About Mutares:
Mutares SE & Co. KGaA, (www.mutares.com), specializes in acquiring medium-sized companies and corporate carve-outs that are divested as part of a strategic repositioning by their owners. With a clear focus on businesses that offer significant potential for operational improvement, Mutares targets companies generating annual revenues between USD 120 million and USD 850 million. Mutares actively supports and develops its portfolio companies through hands-on involvement from its own investment and consulting teams, and accelerates growth further through strategic add-on acquisitions. The aim is to achieve a clear value increase with a focus on sustainable, long-term growth of the portfolio company.
As we continue to grow and broaden our footprint, we are expanding our Operations Team in the greater Chicago area. We are seeking an experienced professional with a proven track record in Turnaround Management Office within the restructuring sector - someone who embraces continuous improvement and brings an entrepreneurial mindset.
This role involves on-site work at portfolio companies located across US territory.
Your Tasks:
- Supporting our portfolio companies in their turnaround journey, by working closely with the management board and the Mutares team
- Establishing a business plan incl. a turnaround concept and driving the implementation together with the Operations team and the portfolio company, including the management of different stakeholders
- Assessment of strategic decisions (e.g. Insourcing/Outsourcing) together with the local teams and the Mutares team
- Supporting the acquisition and integration process of add on acquisitions
- Establishing the management governance and coherent tracking and reporting within the portfolio company
Your Profile:
- Successfully completed a degree in the field of economics, engineering, science or similar with outstanding results
- At least 7 years working experience in relevant fields and in transformations, restructuring or turnaround situations
- Structured, pragmatic and hands-on approach to solving problems and driving impact combined with an entrepreneurial and team mindset
- Strong stakeholder management skills, including the ability to communicate and manage change effectively
- Experience in leading cross-functional teams in complex situations with strong commitment and motivation
- Business fluency in English with the ability to communicate in a well-structured and concise manner another language is a plus
- Proficiency with the MS-Office Suite (Excel and PowerPoint)
- Willingness to travel 4 days per week (typ. Mon-Thu)
What Mutares offers:
- Work in a highly motivated, international, committed, and agile team that enjoys working together
- Exciting work environment with varied challenges, strategic influence, and tasks for continuous personal and professional development
- Flat hierarchies, fast decision-making processes, and room for your own ideas
- Regular team events and offsites