Portfolio Growth Director, UK Focussed Lower Mid-Market Private Equity, London, UK
PER, Private Equity Recruitment
Application
Details
Posted: 19-Jun-24
Location: London, United Kingdom
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 20890624
About our client
Our client is a highly successful, lower mid-market private equity firm who is looking to grow their portfolio team. You will be responsible for the development and execution of value creation strategies and pre-deal due diligence alongside the investment team. You'll act as the key point of contact across the portfolio; providing feedback to the broader team. You will identify repeatable successes and challenges, working in partnership with management teams to drive growth and provide value. The support you provide to management teams will encourage success and innovation. What the job involves
Work closely with colleagues and management teams, pre-and-post deal to put into place and execute value creation plans
Drive best practice and consistency of approach across the portfolio by tracking performance of value creation activities against project plans
Ad-hoc projects across the portfolio, building strong relationships with CEO's, Chairs and senior management team members
Who we are looking for
Relevant experience as a private equity investor or from within a previous value creation role with a demonstrated ability to successfully drive business change programmes and deliver added value outcomes
Commercial application of knowledge of the growth industry, and a clear and demonstrable strategic mindset is essential
Have an ability to identify and define business questions and issues, and develop strategic, analytical and financial frameworks to conduct analysis
Have strong communication and presentation skills. You will be able to demonstrate strong leadership and influencing skills with the ability to gain the trust and respect of Founders, CEOs, Chairs and other senior executives and shareholders
Be a self-starter who makes things happen both by themselves and through others
