Portfolio Manager

Finatal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mid-market private equity fund is seeking a Portfolio Manager to drive value creation initiatives and operational improvements. The role requires strong leadership skills and experience in turnaround and restructuring, making it ideal for an operational leader looking to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in turnaround, restructuring, or transformation.
• Track record of delivering measurable value in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead value creation plans across portfolio companies.
• Drive operational improvements and monitor performance.

Skills

Operational Background

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication

Job description

Title: Portfolio Manager – Mid-Market Private Equity Fund

Location: London

Ref: MS13450

The Opportunity:

Finatal is working with a leading and established mid-market private equity fund to recruit a Portfolio Manager. This is an exceptional opportunity for an operational leader to join a high-performing team known for driving transformative value across its portfolio. The successful candidate will work closely with management teams to lead value creation initiatives, particularly in turnaround and restructuring scenarios.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of value creation plans across portfolio companies in line with the investment strategy.
• Drive operational improvement initiatives including turnaround strategies, cost optimisation, and organisational restructuring.
• Partner with senior leadership teams to identify and implement performance improvement opportunities.
• Monitor portfolio performance through KPIs, dashboards, and business review cycles.
• Support pre-deal operational due diligence and early post-deal integration planning when required.

Requirements:

• Strong operational background with experience in turnaround, restructuring, or transformation (e.g., from PE-backed businesses, Big 4 TS/Restructuring, or top-tier consulting with an ops focus).
• Demonstrated track record of delivering measurable value creation in complex or underperforming environments.
• Commercial and strategic mindset with strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience working with or within private equity-backed businesses is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build credibility quickly with senior management teams.

This is a unique opportunity to take on a high-impact operational role within a respected private equity environment.

Please only apply if you meet the criteria above.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

• Industries

  Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

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