Senior Associate, Portfolio Management (North America)

Main Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic growth and value creation plans.
• Act as a ‘sparring partner’ for CEOs in building and executing value creation plans and potential exit strategies.
• Oversee fund operations, aligning processes with investment strategy.
• Provide strategic insights and guidance to ensure the alignment of company goals with broader organizational objectives.
• Explore and implement joint value-creation initiatives between NCA portfolio companies.
• Serve on the Board of Directors of NCA selected portfolio companies.
• Streamline operations and enhance reporting/tech infrastructure.
• Lead capital-raising efforts, cultivating investor relationships.

Portfolio Monitoring & Oversight

• Track financial metrics, operational performance, and overall business health of portfolio companies.
• Identify and manage potential risks by assessing market conditions, industry trends, and challenges that could impact performance.
• Ensure portfolio companies are on track to meet their goals and deliver expected returns for investors.
• Monitor fund performance and resource allocation.
• Introduce applicable governance standards and compliance procedures across the portfolio companies' boards to ensure transparency and accountability.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and strong risk management.

Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance Economics, or related field.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to track and analyze financial and operational performance metrics.
• At least 5+ years of experience in a senior management position or as an operator of a company.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with CEOs and other senior executives.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and drive results.

Nice to Have

• Experience in portfolio management and/or M&A processes of mid cap companies, working at Private Equity, family offices, Investment Banks, or Consulting companies.
• MBA or other advanced degree in finance, business administration, or a related field.
• Proven track record of working with international companies and managing cross-border investments.
• Previous non-executive board member background.
• Entrepreneurial drive and related experience.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with long-term benefits.
• Professional development opportunities with high level exposure to senior management executives of high growth mid cap companies across North America and Europe.
• Working in a fast paced and dynamic environment with large international exposure.
• Multiple opportunities for travel and in-person meetings.
• Employee training & development.

Pay

Competitive salary with long-term benefits.

Schedule

We are flexible with schedules to accommodate the needs of our employees.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities with high level exposure to senior management executives of high growth mid cap companies across North America and Europe.
• Multiple opportunities for travel and in-person meetings.
• Employee training & development.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all submitted CVs pass through the same application process, regardless of gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, race, political affiliation, marital status, disability, age, parental status, or any other non-merit factor.