Head of Value Creation

Private Equity Operating Principal 

About the Firm

Our client is an investment management firm with over $1.5B AUM located in Boston. 

About the Role

Our client is looking for a dedicated professional to lead the processes needed to ensure the proper execution of the improvements in any Portfolio Company. As the firm invests in a new company, the deal owner plans critical enhancements to ensure the required growth and value creation.  These enhancements typically are in well-known areas: procurement, pricing, systems & processes, FP&A, S&OP, talent assessment and incentive structures.  More details will be share when you speak with us.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the deal team in building the initial “landing plan” for a new investment, defining the key priorities on the operational and talent gaps, as well as building a roll-out plan to be executed once we invest into a company

• Support and lead key initiatives in the portfolio companies, ensuring the growth and value creation needed

• Develop a network of consultants and advisors that can be leveraged for specific initiatives within the portfolio companies

• Build frequent reports and check-ins to ensure implementation and execution of the plans both within Solum and with the management teams

Required Skills & Experience 

• Exemplary academic credentials

• Over 15 years of post-bachelor business experience in areas that help us manage our Value Creation approach – PE, operational roles in large firms, consulting, and integration services.  

• Experience in previous operational roles in relevant senior management positions with a full understanding of how a larger company operates from within

• Some experience with PE and the dynamics of portfolio management

• Fluency in English and Spanish required.  Portuguese a plus.  

• Experience with agriculture, fresh produce supply chains, CPG, or retail  

• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, including the ability to efficiently distill information into key investment takeaways

• Key leadership skills: being able to work collaboratively with the investment team and management teams

• Being able to build relationships and lead value-creation plan implementation

• Strong oral and written communication skills 

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with an ability to own projects and operate with minimal supervision

• Strong work ethic with the highest ethical standards

• Team player who prioritizes the success of the team over individual achievements

• Willingness to travel extensively, both domestically and internationally

Salary

Salary is competitive, depending on experience.

About Soul Equity Solutions

Soul Equity Solutions is a NYC based boutique executive search firm, exclusively recruiting for Private Equity Middle Market firms. We conduct searches at all seniority levels throughout the US for both investor roles and non-investing roles (including Business Development, Investor Relations). We are well known for our highly boutique, specialized service. Our clients and candidates rely on our personal approach, strong connections, and supportive process to meet their objectives.

This firm is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.