Sr. Associate, Portfolio Improvement

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Transformation Initiatives: Design and execute comprehensive business transformation and turnaround strategies to drive profitability, efficiency, and sustainable growth.
• Operational Assessment: Conduct deep-dive diagnostics into plant operations, supply chain, sales, and SG&A functions to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Financial Restructuring: Analyze balance sheet structures, cash flow, and working capital to identify financial risks and recommend corrective actions.
• Stakeholder Management: Act as a bridge between Regent's leadership and portfolio company management, ensuring strategic alignment and execution.
• Project Leadership: Drive cross-functional projects with clear KPIs, timelines, and reporting mechanisms. Ensure delivery of cost, performance, and cultural transformation targets.
• M&A Integration Support: Provide operational and financial diligence on bolt-on acquisitions; support post-merger integration efforts.
• Change Management: Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement and accountability within the portfolio companies.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Education & Experience: 3-7 years of experience, with a strong background in business transformation, operational restructuring, or performance improvement. Previous experience at a top-tier restructuring consulting firm (e.g., AlixPartners, Alvarez & Marsal, Roland Berger Restructuring, PwC Deals/Restructuring). Strong finance background, ideally with experience in FP&A, investment banking, or private equity.
• Skills & Competencies: Proven ability to drive change in complex operational environments. Strong analytical and financial modeling skills. Executive-level communication and stakeholder management. Comfortable working in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments.

Compensation

Compensation is commensurate with experience and performance. A reasonable estimate would be base salary $150,00-175,00 + bonus.