Managing Director, Operations & Strategy
About the role
For our client, we are seeking a Managing Director, Operations & Strategy to join the team of a leader in the Finance & Insurance space. This role will focus on driving operational value creation across a portfolio of companies and partnering closely with deal teams and senior leadership. You will help shape diligence findings, build actionable plans, and support execution on initiatives that improve growth, governance, and performance. The position is well-suited to an experienced operator with consulting and private equity exposure who can influence outcomes in high-stakes environments. This is an opportunity to contribute at the intersection of strategy, operations, and portfolio company leadership.
Pay
Compensation: $250,000 – $300,000 annually
Responsibilities
- Serve as an active board member or advisor to drive value creation in portfolio companies
- Lead high-impact, targeted engagements with selected portfolio companies
- Contribute operational insights during diligence to highlight value creation opportunities
- Partner with deal teams to create actionable 100-day plans and long-term roadmaps
- Ensure robust value creation plans include clear KPIs and governance mechanisms
- Act as a trusted partner to senior management for executing value creation strategies
- Advance key value creation initiatives, focusing on revenue growth and operational improvements
Qualifications
- 15+ years of professional experience in leadership roles and management consulting
- Strong background in private equity and operational experience across multiple industries
- Proven track record in strategic planning and value creation initiatives
- Experience managing diverse projects and stakeholder relationships
- Demonstrated success in revenue and operational improvement delivery
- Experience in transaction and due diligence processes
Benefits
- Opportunity to directly influence strategy at portfolio companies
- Collaborative work environment with emphasis on mentoring junior colleagues
- Exposure to high-stakes, high-value projects
- Access to a diverse range of industries through the portfolio
- Position located in major financial hubs (Toronto or New York)