Operating Partner (m/f/d)

Your RoleYou will lead our post-investment value creation activities and play an active role in the pre-investment/due diligence phase. Pre-investment, you will work closely with the investment team to identify and evaluate potential investment opportunities. Post-investment, in your role as Operating Partner you will work closely with CEOs and management teams of our portfolio companies to drive the value creation agenda.Your key responsibilities will include:Lead all post-investment value creation activities in up to four portfolio companies: define, staff and drive execution of the 100-day plan and all subsequent activitiesAct as main point person for and interface between SEVEST and the portfolio companiesSupport the investment team in evaluating deals, conducting due diligence, and assessing the management of potential portfolio companiesParticipate on company boards and improve corporate governance procedures, reporting and controlsIf needed support company management with improving day-to-day operations and execution capabilitiesYour ProfileStrong academic track record with a university degree in business administration or engineering3-5 years of work experience at a top management consultancy. Additionally, 3-5 years of experience in an operational line function with P&L responsibility in a medium-sized, manufacturing industrial company or comparable. Alternatively, 3 years as Operating Partnerin a private equity settingProven track record of creating value through implementing and executing commercial strategiesStrong financial acumen and ability to quickly understand the primary drivers of a variety of industries and businesses, diagnose problems, and think through solutions, all in a context and the pace of private equity investingStrong communication skills, including the soft skills needed to gain trust from CEOs and management teamsHighly motivated and energetic, with a collegial and humble work styleInternational experience and fluency in German and English are a standard requirementOur OfferTop-in-class compensation package (fixed and variable component), the opportunity to participate in a highly attractive fund co-investment scheme, and a meaningful carry entitlementUnique opportunity to be part of the founding team of new fundDynamic working environment with flat hierarchies, a steep learning curve and a high degree of responsibility from the beginningHigh likelihood to be assigned to new portfolio companies on a regular basis given SEVESTs envisaged capital deployment paceFlexible/mobile working environmentNext StepsBecome part of our SEVEST team and send us your application (including availability and salary expectations) tocareer@sevest.de. #J-18808-Ljbffr