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.