This is a newly created Senior Manager, Portfolio Operations position for a highly reputable Private Equity fund with c. 5B AUM. They are expecting an increase in activity in Asia and as a result, requires the talents of a value creation professional to strengthen the bench on their Portfolio Operations team.
This position can be based out of Singapore / Hong Kong or adjacent locations, with travel across the region.
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