Operating Partner

inicio talent

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 551,040 - 688,800

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading talent consultancy seeks an Executive to support a US-based fund in driving enterprise-wide transformation. The ideal candidate will have experience in leading significant change initiatives in $1B+ businesses and a strong capability to influence and align CEOs and senior leadership. This contract role requires US-based applicants or those with valid US work authorization.

Qualifications

Experience reporting directly to a CEO, Group CEO, or Board.
Track record of leading transformation across $1B+ businesses.
Comfortable with ambiguity and rapid decision-making in PE environments.

Responsibilities

Partner with CEOs to define and execute transformation plans.
Lead large-scale operational and commercial changes.
Serve as a trusted partner to advise on strategic priorities.

Skills

Enterprise-wide transformation experience

Leadership and influence

Analytical thinking

Operational efficiency

Job description

This range is provided by inicio talent. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base Pay Range

$400.00/hr - $500.00/hr

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Location: United States (must be US-based or hold valid US work authorisation)

Duration: TBC

Day Rate: $3,000–$4,000+

Overview

We’re supporting a US-based fund undergoing a deliberate shift in its approach to value creation across a complex, multi‑entity portfolio.

This mandate requires a true enterprise‑level operator, someone who has reported directly to the CEO, led large‑scale transformation across $1B+ businesses, and can influence both management teams and investors.

The fund is moving toward strategic operators who can:

Shape the value creation agenda
Lead enterprise‑wide change
Work in the business, not just advise on it
Translate strategy into operational and commercial results across multiple assets.

Key Priorities & Responsibilities

Partner with CEOs and senior leadership across portfolio companies to define, pressure‑test, and execute enterprise‑wide transformation plans.
Lead large‑scale commercial, operational, and organisational transformation across multi‑entity or multi‑product businesses.
Serve as a trusted operating partner to the fund, advising on strategic priorities, sequencing, and value‑creation levers across assets.
Identify and unlock top‑line growth opportunities, including GTM redesign, pricing, commercial acceleration, channel expansion, or post‑acquisition integration opportunities.
Drive execution at scale, turning strategy into measurable commercial, operational, and financial results.
Establish data‑driven, repeatable operating frameworks that can be deployed across the portfolio.
Influence and align CEOs, boards, and investment teams around transformation priorities.
Report directly into Operating Partners and senior investment leadership.

Candidate Profile

Experience reporting directly to a CEO, Group CEO, or Board.
Track record of leading transformation across $1B+ businesses or complex, multi‑entity portfolios.

Strategic Operator With Execution DNA

Not just advisory, proven ability to “work in the business” and deliver results.
Comfortable with ambiguity, complexity, and rapid decision‑making in PE environments.

Commercial & Operational Breadth

Experience driving revenue growth, operational efficiency, and business model redesign.
Background may include GTM, sales ops, commercial strategy, enterprise operations, corporate transformation, or P&L leadership.

Private Equity & Value Creation Experience

Exposure to PE‑backed or investor‑led environments, preferably across multiple assets.
Familiarity with value‑creation planning, investment theses, and exit preparation.

Analytical & Framework‑Driven

Often ex‑McKinsey/Bain/BCG, though not required if they demonstrate structured thinking and board‑level communication skills.

Leadership & Influence

Credibility to influence CEOs, founders, and investors.
Able to build alignment in high‑stakes, high‑velocity situations.

Flexible Engagement Style

Comfortable operating as an interim operating partner, advisor, or embedded transformation leader, depending on the portfolio need.

Requirements

US‑based or valid US work authorisation.
Experience leading enterprise‑wide change with direct CEO or Board access.
Track record of measurable impact in commercial, operational, or organisational transformation.

This is a rare chance to operate at the intersection of strategy, execution, and value creation within a top‑tier fund. You will shape how transformation is done across the portfolio, embedding rigour, pace, and commercial outcomes at a moment where the industry is increasingly recognising the need to work in the business to unlock value.

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