Jobs · Consulting · Illinois

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
  • Qualifications

    • 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.

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