Operating Partner

On behalf of a Mid-Cap Private Equity fund, we are currently hiring an Operating Partner to be based in Munich. The fund invests in mid-sized European companies with significant opportunity for operational value creation. Typical industries include automotive & industrial engineering.  

Key Responsibilities: 

Following the acquisition of a new holding, you will assume responsibility for the successful turnaround of the PortCo

This is a varied role; sometimes you will take responsibility for a complex carve-out, restructuring or realignment of sales & products

 As a senior executive, board member and advisor, you will gain exposure to various portfolio company environments (typically working on 2-4 companies at one time), while also working in a hands-on capacity in supporting and often leading the execution of various value creation initiatives across investments

You will be the Project Lead working closely with head of businesses to understand the business strategy of the organisation units to design the Target Operating Models Organisation structure & reporting lines, roles & responsibilities, and Capability maps.

You will also work with respective HR and Business leaders to deliver end-to-end organisation design work, projects, and major transformational initiatives

Key Requirements:

15+ years experience, including having worked in a leading strategy consulting firm (ideally, MBB or Restructuring firms)

Direct experience in a Private Equity environment, as either a member of an Operating team, or having worked in a senior value creation-oriented role within a portfolio company

Sector experience automotive and/or industrial engineering

Functional expertise around performance improvement, turnaround or restructuring 

Strong at stakeholder / board-level management 

In return you will be part of a team that is driving change in the business. Further opportunities for career advancement are available in Operational P&L leadership positions. 

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