Portfolio Operations Catalyst — Private Equity

Career1Source - Executive Recruiting; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Career1Source - Executive Recruiting is seeking an Operations Associate to support a fast-growing private equity portfolio. You will partner with portfolio leadership to drive performance, design scalable processes, and translate data into actionable insights across multiple companies.

This role blends strategy and hands-on execution, with visibility to senior executives and opportunities to lead value-creation initiatives, KPI dashboards, and operating cadences.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in consulting, private equity, corporate strategy, or operational leadership roles.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive measurable business impact.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a hands-on, execution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to build credibility with senior stakeholders and operate in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with portfolio company leadership and investment teams to drive operational and financial improvements.
• Lead and execute key value creation initiatives including revenue growth, cost optimization, and process enhancement.
• Support post-acquisition integration efforts and establish performance management frameworks.
• Build and implement KPI dashboards, reporting tools, and operating cadencesIdentify opportunities for operational efficiency, organizational design, and strategic execution.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Private equity experience

Analytical skills

Project management

Travel willingness

5-10 years experience

Job description

Career1Source - Executive Recruiting is seeking an Operations Associate to support a fast-growing private equity portfolio. You will partner with portfolio leadership to drive performance, design scalable processes, and translate data into actionable insights across multiple companies.

This role blends strategy and hands-on execution, with visibility to senior executives and opportunities to lead value-creation initiatives, KPI dashboards, and operating cadences.