[Hiring] Senior Associate, Portfolio Operations, Value Creation Team @LLR Partners

Role Description

LLR Partners is hiring a Sr. Associate, Portfolio Operations to join its Value Creation Team (VCT). In this role, you will serve as an operator-in-residence for ~4-6 portfolio companies, responsible for driving performance alongside management teams and across the full company investment lifecycle from initial investment through exit.

As the embedded value creation lead for each company, you will:

• Partner with management to monitor performance.
• Drive development and execution of company-specific value creation plans.
• Maintain alignment with LLR’s investment thesis.
• Serve as an LLR liaison, providing real-time insights to Investment Teams.
• Coordinate with the Value Creation Team to activate the right functional experts, tools, and frameworks to accelerate growth and improve operational maturity.

The ideal candidate combines:

• Financial, operational, and analytical depth.
• Strong instincts and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to shift between strategic thought partner and tactical problem solver based on company needs.
• A focus on driving meaningful performance improvement.

This role reports to the Director, Portfolio Operations with direct accountability to the Investment Team Partner and will work closely with CEOs and portfolio management teams. This is a remote role that requires frequent travel to LLR’s office in Philadelphia and to LLR portfolio companies.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Exceptional analytical and structured problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build trust and credibility with CEOs, Investment Team partners, and VCT leaders.
• Exceptional project management skills and strong ability to manage several concurrent projects with a high degree of independence.
• Willingness to travel to portfolio companies (up to 50% of time).

Requirements

• Leads development, sequencing, and focused execution of strategic plans in fast-paced or resource-constrained environments.
• Communicates with clarity in high-stakes settings.
• Low-ego and execution-oriented; takes ownership without seeking credit.
• Moves with urgency; has a bias for action and pragmatic problem solving.
• Candid communicator; voices hard truths to leadership with clarity and respect.
• Naturally collaborative; builds trust and clarity across stakeholders.
• Brings a company-first perspective that is grounded in the realities of internal execution.

Company Description

LLR Partners is a lower middle market private equity firm focused on investing in software and tech-enabled companies within the knowledge economy. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Philadelphia, LLR has raised over $7.5 billion across seven funds and has partnered with over 130 companies. LLR believes in creating value through partnership by providing flexible capital, strategic guidance, and sector insight to help companies grow every day.

LLR Partners is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].