Operations Associate
Career1Source - Executive Recruiting · Chicago, IL · 1 wk ago
On-siteConsultingFull-time
About the role
This group acts as the firm’s in-house value creation engine—working directly with executive teams across a diverse portfolio to drive performance, accelerate growth, and support transformational initiatives.
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
- Serve as a trusted advisor to executive teams, helping translate data into actionable insights
- Support post-acquisition integration efforts and establish performance management frameworks
- Build and implement KPI dashboards, reporting tools, and operating cadences
- Identify opportunities for operational efficiency, organizational design, and strategic execution
Requirements
- 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
- Willingness to travel as needed
- Candidates must be eligible to work in the US as well as meet the qualifications listed above in order to be considered for the Operations Associate job.