LLR Partners

Senior Associate, Portfolio Operations – Value Creation Team

LLR Partners

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Serve as an operator-in-residence for ~4-6 portfolio companies, responsible for driving performance alongside management teams
  • Partner with management to monitor performance, drive development and execution of company-specific value creation plans
  • Serve as an LLR liaison, providing real-time insights to Investment Teams
  • Scope, activate, and integrate VCT functional resources and 3P vendors
  • Track delivery and follow-through on VCT and third-party work to deliver on intended outcomes
  • Develop and deliver tailored Value Creation Plans (VCP) with key stakeholders
  • Maintain a real-time operational pulse on company performance
  • Develop / refine dashboards with management to track key metrics and KPI’s
  • Monitor financial and operating metrics to diagnose early drivers of underperformance

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business; MBA or advanced degree preferred but not required
  • 4-8+ years of experience in a combination of financial, operating, consulting or strategic roles
  • Previous work directly with an early-stage technology company or in an operating role at a PE firm preferred but not required
  • Strong financial acumen and data literacy; understands how strategic initiatives align with financial statements and operational metrics
  • Applies exceptional analytical and structured problem-solving skills to synthesize inputs into action; Navigates seamlessly between high-level strategic thinking and ground-level execution
  • Leads development, sequencing, and focused execution of strategic plans in fast-paced or resource-constrained environments
  • Ability to build trust and credibility with CEOs, Investment Team partners, and VCT leaders; ability to influence without formal authority
  • Exceptional project management skills and strong ability to manage several concurrent projects with a high degree of independence
  • Communicates with clarity in high-stakes settings
  • Willingness to travel to portfolio companies (up to 50% of time).
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeMBA