Head of Portfolio Operations – Private Equity
Location: Toronto, ON
Our client, a leading private equity firm with an active and diversified portfolio, is seeking a Head of Portfolio Operations. This is a senior leadership role designed for a proven operator with the ability to translate strategy into measurable performance improvement across multiple businesses.
What You’ll Do
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Partner with portfolio company CEOs and management teams to accelerate growth and improve profitability.
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Design and implement 100-day value creation plans, focusing on pricing optimization, commercial excellence, cost efficiency, and organizational effectiveness.
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Lead integration efforts post-acquisition (M&A, carve-outs, and spin-offs).
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Establish KPIs and reporting frameworks to monitor progress and drive accountability.
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Bring a “playbook mindset” while adapting strategies to different industries and company contexts.
What We’re Looking For
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5–8 years of experience in PE-backed environments, ideally with direct responsibility for EBITDA expansion.
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Background in top-tier management consulting combined with operational leadership experience.
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Strong finance and strategy expertise, with fluency in data analytics and KPI frameworks.
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Track record of successfully driving transformational initiatives in complex environments.
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Collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence diverse stakeholders.
This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing private equity platform and directly shape the value creation agenda across its portfolio.
Thank you in advance for your interest, only individuals deemed to have the skill set and experience to fit the role will be contacted. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada without sponsorship.
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