Operational Principal

1 month ago


Toronto ON, Canada Lock Search Group Full time

Operational Principal

Location: Toronto, ON

Private Equity Firm

About the Firm:

Our client is a leading Toronto-based private equity firm with a track record of driving transformational growth for portfolio companies across diverse industries. Their approach focuses on hands-on operational improvement, scalability, and sustainable long-term value creation. We seek an experienced Operational Principal to join our team and help guide their portfolio companies through complex operational challenges.

Position Overview:

The Operational Principal will be responsible for leading operational transformations within portfolio companies, identifying areas for efficiency, and implementing best practices that drive value creation. This is a high-impact role that combines strategy with execution, working closely with executive teams to improve performance and achieve business objectives. The ideal candidate is an operations expert with a strong understanding of financial levers, and has experience leading cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Partner with portfolio company leadership teams to assess operational performance and identify opportunities for value enhancement.
  2. Develop and implement operational improvement strategies in areas such as supply chain, manufacturing, procurement, and process optimization.
  3. Lead due diligence efforts from an operational perspective for new investments, identifying risks and areas for improvement.
  4. Act as a hands-on operational leader, stepping into management roles if necessary to drive initiatives to completion.

Qualifications – MUST HAVE:

  1. Engineering MSc or PhD, with an MBA.
  2. 5-7 years of experience in operational leadership roles, within PE Private Equity.
  3. Prior Management consulting Experience – Prior to Private Equity experience – is a MUST.
  4. Proven experience in driving operational improvements in various industries such as manufacturing, retail, technology, or services.
  5. Strong financial acumen with the ability to analyze operational performance and link it to financial outcomes.

What We Offer:

  1. Competitive compensation package, including performance-based incentives.
  2. Opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of companies and drive meaningful change.
  3. A collaborative, entrepreneurial culture that values innovation and initiative.
  4. Professional growth opportunities within a highly respected private equity firm.

Application Process:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume to blamarche@locksearchgroup.com. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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