Operating Partner

Zürich Permanent View Job Description
Our client is a European Infrastructure Manager with global expansion plans. For this newly created Value Creation team, we are looking for a Operating Partner to manage the new and existing portfolio companies.
  • Operating Partner role in European Infrastructure Manager
  • The role is focused on driving growth and optimizing performance

About Our Client

Our client is a European Infrastructure Manager with global expansion plans. For their new created Value Creation team, we are looking for an Operating Partner to take care of new and existing portfolio companies. This role requires strong communication skills, with an ability to engage across a range of portfolio businesses, understand different business models and work proactively with the respective CEO's of each portfolio business on strategy and value-driving initiatives. As such we are seeking a strategic thinker with an affinity with the Infrastructure/Energy Transition sector, preferably Transportation. You will work alongside the investment team to develop and manage the portfolio companies.

Job Description

  • Monitor and implement the business plan and value creation work for portfolio companies
  • Establish, and manage relationship with the C-level potential investors and business partners
  • Build business network and ecosystem within the Transportation and Energy field with long-lasting relationships
  • Involved in the operational due diligence process of new companies/investments
  • Identify potential business opportunities within the portfolio companies
  • Actively involved in the operational due diligence on potential investments and project finance
  • Lead or coordinate and negotiate with the different stakeholders of the
  • Present business recommendations to the executive committee and CEO
  • Build strong relationships with portfolio company C-level
  • Lead strategy in financial and operational optimization and valuation
  • Collaborate with the finance committee and working with the relevant internal colleagues and the board of directors, ensure each portfolio company delivers annual budget and revised 5-year plan within the expected time-frame
  • Advise team members of relevant market information
  • A member of the Board of portfolio companies and reports to the Head of Investments

The Successful Applicant

  • Master's degree in business administration engineering or science an MBA is a plus
  • 15 years of experience in the finance industry across Private Equity or top tier Strategy consulting
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in a C-level role in a private equity owned company
  • Proven track record in financial management and operational improvement of mid-cap companies
  • Excellent networking skill and persuasive conversation skill, with the ability to communicate and negotiate with top management both internally and externally
  • Experience in project finance execution or infrastructure investments is an advantage
  • Self-driven, entrepreneurial mindset with a pragmatic approach and the ability to do things by him/herself
  • Integrity and loyalty and strong people skills to adapt to different cultures
  • Great communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex financial information various stakeholders
  • Fluent in English and German

What's on Offer

  • Be part of a dynamic, fast-growing organization
  • Exciting opportunities for personal and professional growth
  • Flexible working schedule
  • Be part of a talented and diverse team
Contact
Quincy Wuyep
Quote job ref
JN-102024-6554173

Job summary

Function
Operational & General Management
Subsector
Operational & General Management Subsector
Industry
Financial Services
Location
Zürich
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Quincy Wuyep
Job reference
JN-102024-6554173

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