Job Description
Job Title: Senior Associate, Strategy/Private Equity (Contractor, Remote)
Location: Remote (U.S.-based)
Employment Type: Contract
Reports To: VDS Engagement Director / Client Leadership
Posted Date: April 08, 2025
Compensation Range: $100–$175 per hour
Job Overview
Value Driven Solutions (VDS) () is seeking a Senior Associate, Strategy/Private Equity to join our team as a remote contractor, delivering high-impact strategy and performance improvement services to private equity firms and their portfolio companies. At VDS, we’re dedicated to driving operational excellence and 10X value through hands-on, transformative solutions. This role offers the opportunity to lead enterprise-wide engagements, shape strategic roadmaps, and build lasting client relationships in a dynamic, client-facing capacity. If you bring deep consulting expertise and a passion for private equity success, we’d love to partner with you for this flexible, high-reward opportunity.
Responsibilities
- Lead strategy and performance improvement projects for private equity clients, managing all aspects from scoping, budgeting, and resource allocation to creating deliverables and presenting results.
- Develop client value propositions that link strategic, financial, and operational metrics to tangible business improvements, tailored to both PE firms and their portfolio companies.
- Serve as the day-to-day project manager, ensuring effective problem formulation, thorough analysis, and actionable resolutions for complex challenges.
- Design and implement strategic roadmaps, conduct key interviews, perform research, and facilitate client workshops to drive decision-making and execution.
- Collaborate closely with VDS leadership and client stakeholders to strengthen relationships, with a focus on private equity firms and their investment portfolios.
- Mentor junior team members, contribute to their professional growth, and support recruiting and training efforts as needed.
Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of recent, client-facing consulting experience in a strategy discipline at a major strategy firm, boutique consultancy, or Big 4 firm, with a strong emphasis on private equity.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree (e.g., MBA) preferred.
- Skills:
- Proven ability to address strategic issues in areas like value creation, growth strategy, operating model design, profitability improvement, or business model transformation, with experience leading consulting teams.
- Excellent foundational consulting skills, including interpersonal and presentation abilities, deep strategic business acumen, and advanced analytical/problem-solving capabilities.
- Understanding of how business model decisions influence operating model execution across operations, technology, and organizational design.
- Industry Exposure: Experience in one or more key sectors (e.g., Industrial Markets, Consumer/Retail, Technology) is a plus; cross-industry background preferred.
- Travel: Willingness and ability to travel as needed for client engagements (travel requirements vary by project).
- Eligibility: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.
- Professional Attributes: Ability to adhere to VDS policies, exercise sound judgment, manage stress effectively, work collaboratively, and uphold trustworthiness to safeguard client and company reputation.
Why Join Value Driven Solutions?
- Impact: Shape the success of private equity clients and their portfolios with a boutique firm that prioritizes results over bureaucracy.
- Flexibility: Enjoy the autonomy of a remote contractor role, with the potential for long-term collaboration based on project needs.
- Expertise: Work alongside former C-level leaders who bring decades of real-world experience, delivering pragmatic solutions in a dynamic 2025 landscape.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay Range: $100–$175 per hour, determined by skills, experience, certifications, and market factors.
- Contractor Status: As a contractor, benefits are not provided by VDS; however, we offer competitive hourly rates and flexibility to support your professional and personal goals.
How to Apply
Ready to bring your strategy and private equity expertise to VDS? Submit your resume, a cover letter detailing your relevant experience, and any supporting materials (e.g., case studies) to [ [email protected] ]. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—apply promptly to secure your spot! For inquiries, call 772-722-8811. Careers → VDS Consulting
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