This is a newly created Senior Director, Portfolio Operations position for a UK-based private equity fund which has recently closed a USD 800M Asia fund. They have and will be actively making acquisitions in 2023 and as a result seeking the talents of a high-calibre individual to join their Portfolio Operations team based in Singapore.
ROLE:
Responsibilities
Report to the Head of Portfolio Operations responsible for driving operational changes and value creation for Asia portfolio companies
Collaborate with portfolio companies’ senior leadership team to identify and address major strategic and operational areas in value creation, ie – go-to-market strategy, product development branding, resource and cost optimization, development of operational/financial KPIs and dashboards
Business partner to Investment, senior leadership, and board of directors, acting as the bridging point to ensure portfolio(s) are effectively driving operational excellence and efficiency
Assess investment opportunities through conducting operational and commercial due diligence, working closely with the Investment team
Develop, accumulate, and share best practices with the Portfolio Operations team, creating an effective operational playbook for the broader portfolio
REQUIREMENTS:
A minimum of 10 years working experience in top tier management consulting firms; additional in-industry experience would be a plus
Prior coverage of Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, and/or Consumer Goods verticals within Asia
Demonstrated track record in stakeholder management – effectively partnering with C-suite team, investors, functional and market leads
Developed a comprehensive and solid consulting toolkit with outstanding leadership, problem solving, and project management / execution skills
Fluency in English; additional languages would be advantageous