The D. E. Shaw Group · 3 weeks ago
Cove Private Equity Portfolio Operations Lead
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$175K/yr - $250K/yr
5+ years expThe D. E. Shaw Group is seeking a highly capable operational management professional to join Cove, its private equity rollup strategy. This role involves leading integration frameworks for acquired businesses, establishing scalable processes, and developing operational infrastructure to support growth across portfolio companies.
Financial ServicesReal EstateVenture CapitalWind Energy
Responsibilities
Lead the design and execution of integration frameworks for newly acquired businesses, ensuring transitions are structured, stable, and operationally coherent
Partner with portfolio company leadership to establish and maintain scalable operating processes, systems, and performance cadences
Convert value creation plans into clear operational programs, coordinating execution across portfolio companies
Work closely with Cove leadership to develop, oversee and guide portfolio-wide transformation initiatives, ensuring consistency, discipline, and momentum
Design and build the operational infrastructure (systems, workflows, data architecture, and technology enablers) that allows portfolio operations to be scalable, streamlined, and intelligently governed
As the platform grows, build and develop a team of portfolio operations specialists to support consistent delivery across companies
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree or higher, an exceptional record of academic and professional achievement, and five to eight years of professional experience in management consulting, private equity portfolio operations, corporate strategy, or operational transformation
Demonstrated experience leading or supporting post-merger integration, transformation programs, or large-scale operational change initiatives
Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects from ambiguity to execution
Highly analytical and data-driven, with comfort using quantitative insight to inform operational and strategic decision-making
High-energy, execution-oriented, and comfortable working hands-on in imperfect, evolving environments
Excellent interpersonal intelligence and collaborative instincts, and the ability to influence with and without formal authority
Preferred
Experience working in or closely with PE-backed businesses or portfolio environments is highly valued
Experience and enthusiasm for working with technology-oriented solutions, digital transformation tools, or operational technology platforms to drive scalability and efficiency
Benefits
Medical and prescription drug coverage
401(k) contribution matching
Wellness reimbursement
Family building benefits
Charitable gift match program
Company
The D. E. Shaw Group
The D. E. Shaw group is trusted by investors across the world to manage their assets by seeking the optimal balance of risk and reward.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Ingleside Investors
2013-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Adria Schulman-Eyink
Co-Head of Finance, Investments Team, D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments
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Anne Dinning
Executive Committee of Hedge Fund Manager
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