Our client is a private family office focused on building, acquiring, and scaling successful ventures. They combine strategic investments, operational excellence, and hands-on execution to grow innovative businesses across industries. With a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a results-driven culture, they aim to transform ideas into sustainable ventures that generate long-term value.
Location
Remote
Role Overview
The Associate, Operations & Ventures will support the Principal of the family office by executing and managing key projects across new business ventures and operational initiatives. This role centers on ensuring the successful launch of new ventures, streamlining operations, and managing cross-functional coordination.
You will work across acquisitions, project execution, and strategic planning, contributing directly to building and growing successful businesses.
Key Responsibilities
Venture Execution & Project Management (50%)
Managing New Ventures : Lead and manage new ventures from the ground up, overseeing daily operations until dedicated management is hired. Ensure timelines and budgets are met, serving as the overall project manager.
Project Planning : Build and manage launch plans for new businesses, including vendor sourcing (manufacturing, branding, shipping), system setup (websites, financial models), and process execution.
Cross-Team Coordination : Act as the main point of contact for internal and external teams, ensuring alignment and timely completion of tasks.
Sourcing Deals & Coordinating Investments (30%)
Finding Acquisition Targets : Research and analyze potential businesses for acquisition. Identify opportunities, initiate outreach, and evaluate viability.
Managing Due Diligence : Coordinate legal, accounting, and other teams throughout due diligence, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to timelines.
Communication & CRM : Maintain organized communication flow between investment partners and internal teams. Manage schedules, data requests, and follow-ups.
Supporting the Principal & Special Projects (20%)
Research & Strategy Support : Use AI and research tools to gather market data, analyze findings, and prepare reports supporting business decisions.
Meetings & Scheduling : Manage scheduling for the Principal, coordinating logistics and ensuring stakeholder alignment.
Special Projects : Lead or support ad hoc projects such as market analyses or process improvements to enhance internal operations.
Qualifications
Experience
5+ years of experience supporting operational or strategic initiatives, ideally in a startup or fast-growing environment.
Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects, meeting deadlines and maintaining high quality.
Comfortable using research tools (like AI) to gather insights and support business strategy.
Skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate across teams and stakeholders.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, capable of managing diverse priorities simultaneously.
Proactive, resourceful problem-solver who anticipates challenges and takes initiative.
Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
What Success Looks Like
Smooth execution of new ventures from planning through launch, delivered on time and within budget.
Consistent, efficient communication across all teams and stakeholders.
Strategic contributions that provide actionable insights for informed decision-making.
Seamless coordination of meetings and logistics, ensuring operational alignment.
Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in a growing family office. Youll contribute to multiple aspects of operations, from launching new ventures to managing key investments. If youre a proactive professional who enjoys building systems, solving problems, and driving strategic growth, this role offers a meaningful chance to make a lasting impact. Apply now!
Application Process :
To be considered for this role these steps need to be followed :
Fill in the application form
Record a video showcasing your skill sets
Operation Associate • Cincinnati, OH, US