the client is seeking a senior operations leader to set strategy and lead corporate services platform operations. This role will drive operational excellence and support growth by aligning overall direction with a value-creation plan, overseeing business services across the corporate lifecycle, and strengthening governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
Key responsibilities include leading day-to-day operations across functions such as finance, HR, legal, compliance, IT, procurement, and administration. The role will focus on improving operational efficiency through standardization and cost optimization, while building and executing growth initiatives that may include service expansion, transformation, and process improvement. The position also involves partnering with boards and investors to support performance, reporting, and major decision-making.
The successful applicant will bring proven CEO, COO, or comparable senior executive experience in corporate services, shared services, or a similar platform business, with strong experience in private equity environments. The role requires a track record of leading transformation and delivering measurable value creation, deep knowledge of corporate functions including finance, governance, and compliance, and strong stakeholder management skills. The leader will be responsible for developing senior leadership teams, ensuring succession planning and accountability, and preparing the business for exit by enhancing scalability, margins, controls, and enterprise value.