Operations Ventures Associate

📋 Description

• • **Join a Dynamic Family Office as an Operations & Ventures Associate**
• • Are you a highly organized, proactive, and results-driven professional with a passion for building and scaling businesses? Scale Army Careers is seeking an exceptional Operations & Ventures Associate to join a prestigious private family office. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in the strategic growth and operational excellence of a diverse portfolio of innovative ventures. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, excel at managing complex projects, and are eager to contribute to transformative business initiatives, we encourage you to apply.
• • *About Our Client:**
• • Our client is a forward-thinking private family office dedicated to the art of building, acquiring, and scaling successful ventures. They embody a powerful combination of strategic investment acumen, unwavering operational excellence, and hands-on execution. With a deep-rooted entrepreneurial spirit and a culture that champions results, they are committed to transforming groundbreaking ideas into sustainable businesses that generate enduring long-term value across a spectrum of industries.
• • *The Role: Operations & Ventures Associate**
• • As the Operations & Ventures Associate, you will be the right hand to the Principal, driving the execution and meticulous management of critical projects. This role is instrumental in the successful launch of new ventures, the continuous streamlining of existing operations, and the seamless coordination of cross-functional teams. You will be deeply involved in acquisition processes, project execution, and strategic planning, making a tangible contribution to the growth and success of the family office's business portfolio.
• • *Key Responsibilities:**
• • **Venture Execution & Project Management (50%):**
• • **New Venture Leadership:** Take the helm in managing new ventures from their nascent stages through to their operational maturity. You will oversee daily operations, ensuring smooth functioning until dedicated management is successfully onboarded. Your role will be to act as the ultimate project manager, ensuring that all ventures adhere strictly to established timelines and budgets.
• • **Comprehensive Launch Planning:** Develop and meticulously manage detailed launch plans for new businesses. This includes the critical tasks of vendor sourcing (encompassing manufacturing, branding, and shipping logistics), the setup of essential systems (such as e-commerce websites and robust financial models), and the precise execution of operational processes.
• • **Cross-Team Orchestration:** Serve as the central point of communication and coordination for all internal teams and external partners. Your ability to foster alignment, facilitate clear communication, and ensure the timely completion of all assigned tasks will be paramount to project success.
• • **Sourcing Deals & Coordinating Investments (30%):**
• • **Acquisition Target Identification:** Conduct in-depth research and rigorous analysis to identify promising businesses for acquisition. This involves proactively identifying potential opportunities, initiating strategic outreach to key contacts, and conducting thorough evaluations of business viability and strategic fit.
• • **Due Diligence Management:** Play a crucial role in coordinating the due diligence process. You will work closely with legal, accounting, and other specialized teams to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timely submission of all necessary documentation, adhering strictly to project timelines.
• • **Stakeholder Communication & CRM:** Maintain an organized and efficient flow of communication between investment partners, internal teams, and external stakeholders. This includes managing complex schedules, facilitating data requests, and diligently following up on action items to ensure momentum is maintained.
• • **Supporting the Principal & Special Projects (20%):**
• • **Research & Strategic Analysis:** Leverage cutting-edge AI and traditional research tools to gather critical market data, analyze complex findings, and prepare insightful reports that directly support strategic business decisions and the Principal's initiatives.
• • **Executive Meeting & Schedule Management:** Expertly manage the Principal's demanding schedule, coordinating all logistical aspects of meetings and ensuring seamless alignment among all participants and stakeholders.
• • **Ad Hoc Project Leadership:** Take the initiative to lead or provide significant support on special projects, which may include conducting detailed market analyses, developing process improvement strategies, or other critical initiatives aimed at enhancing the overall efficiency and effectiveness of internal operations.
• • *What Success Looks Like:**
• • The seamless and timely execution of new ventures from the initial planning stages through to successful launch, consistently meeting or exceeding budget and timeline expectations.
• • The establishment and maintenance of consistent, efficient, and transparent communication channels across all internal teams and external stakeholders.
• • Meaningful strategic contributions that deliver actionable insights, empowering informed and impactful decision-making.
• • The flawless coordination of meetings, travel, and other logistical requirements, ensuring smooth operational alignment and support for the Principal.
• • *Opportunity:**
• • This is an exceptional opportunity to embed yourself in the core of a rapidly expanding family office. You will gain invaluable exposure to a wide array of business operations, from the exhilarating process of launching new ventures to the strategic intricacies of managing key investments. If you are a self-starter who excels at building robust systems, possesses a knack for creative problem-solving, and is driven by the desire to foster strategic growth, this role offers a profoundly rewarding chance to make a lasting and significant impact. Apply now and embark on this exciting journey with us!