Operating Partner

Helia Capital; Toronto; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in Toronto is seeking an exceptional Operating Partner to join their leadership team. The role involves driving strategic plans, overseeing financial performance, and enhancing operational excellence across portfolio companies. The ideal candidate has a proven record in senior operational roles and possesses strong financial acumen. This position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, emphasizing a values-driven culture.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Performance-based bonus

Comprehensive benefits

RRSP matching program

4 weeks of paid vacation

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a strategic senior operator (CEO, COO, President).
• Expertise in people management and leadership development.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen.
• Demonstrated success in operational transformation.

Responsibilities

• Partner with executives to accelerate growth and profitability.
• Oversee financial performance with accountability for P&L.
• Drive operational excellence and optimize processes.
• Represent Helia Capital externally and strengthen brand presence.

Skills

Operational excellence

Strategic execution

People management

Financial acumen

Coaching skills

Job description

Helia Capital is a patient capital partner led by seasoned operators and anchored by a CEO who built his business from the ground up. Based in Toronto, we invest across Canada and the U.S. in small- and mid-sized companies with strong differentiation, meaningful growth potential, and the ambition to scale.

Join the Helia Capital Team

We are seeking an exceptional Operating Partner to join our leadership team and play a pivotal role in accelerating value creation across our portfolio. Acting as the primary bridge between Helia Capital and portfolio company leadership, the Operating Partner will elevate performance, profitability, and long-term enterprise value.

This is a mandate for a proven leader with a track record of operational excellence, strategic execution, and organizational transformation. Working closely with Board and management teams, the Operating Partner will shape and deliver strategic plans, performance goals, and operational standards that position our companies for sustainable growth.

What You’ll be Doing:

• Partner with portfolio company executives and management teams to accelerate growth, profitability, and long-term value creation.
• Oversee financial performance, with accountability for P&L, margin improvement, and return on investment.
• Drive operational excellence implementing best practices, optimizing processes, and executing strategic initiatives.
• Leverage industry, market, and customer insights to identify growth opportunities and cross-portfolio synergies.
• Steer executive performance and alignment by setting goals, facilitating accountability, managing KPIs and coaching leaders to achieve sustained impact.
• Build and strengthen portfolio company leadership through structuring, succession planning, and the hiring, onboarding, and development of senior executives.
• Champion change management, post-acquisition integration, and organizational transformation initiatives.
• Step in to lead portfolio companies on an interim basis when required, ensuring continuity, stability, and performance.
• Represent Helia Capital externally, strengthening brand presence, stakeholder relationships, and strategic partnerships.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Proven track record as a strategic senior operator (CEO, COO, President) with experience leading and scaling businesses.
• Expertise in people management, leadership development, and succession planning.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen with the ability to apply sound judgment, analyze performance, and drive profitable growth.
• Demonstrated success in driving operational excellence and transformation.
• Executive presence with exceptional communication, influence, and coaching skills.
• Previous Board experience is an asset.

Why You Should Join Helia Capital:

• Values Driven Culture: Our culture is built on excellence, collaboration, and winning as one team.
• Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive base salary and a performance-based bonus system.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We cover 100% of employer-paid benefits for you and your family members.
• Secure Your Future: With our RRSP matching program, we help you secure financial stability for the long term.
• Vacation: 4 weeks of paid vacation after 1 year.

Helia Capital is an equal opportunity employer that champions diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are committed to providing barrier-free employment for all individuals, commencing with the hiring process. Should you require accommodations due to a disability at any point during your journey with us, please contact us via email at [e-mail].