Overview
As a Chief Executive Officer (Operating Partner) in All Interests Aligned's (AIA) Management Buy-In (MBI) Program, you will lead the acquisition and management of a high-potential, family-owned SME facing a succession challenge. This role offers you the opportunity to become a CEO-owner of a business, supported by investors who are successful entrepreneurs themselves.
Responsibilities
* Origination: Identify and assess potential acquisition targets with AIA’s financial and strategic support. During this phase, you will be compensated, ensuring financial stability while you focus on building your acquisition pipeline.
* Deal Closing: Partner with AIA’s investment professionals who lead due diligence, valuation, and deal structuring to secure the acquisition.
* Transition: Take on the CEO role, with a structured transition plan that includes leadership handover and relationship-building with key stakeholders.
* Operation: Lead the company’s operations, supported by AIA’s team in governance, reporting, and compliance to create and execute a value-driven growth plan.
* Exit: Prepare and execute an exit strategy in partnership with AIA, maximizing returns and ensuring a sustainable future for the business.
AIA Investment Focus
AIA’s investment focus is on cash-flow positive, owner-operated SMEs across industries such as:
* Consumer products
* Construction & building
* Business services
* Transportation & logistics
Ideal Acquisition Targets
* Enterprise sales of between €10 - €40 million
* Consistent history of generating free cash flow (minimum 10% of sales)
* Established or stable growth, with a strong competitive position in underserved markets
These investment standards ensure that each acquisition aligns with AIA’s mission to solve the SME succession crisis in Europe.
Selection Process
The selection process is rigorous, with leadership assessments, in-depth interviews, a business case, development of an investment thesis and a final presentation to a panel of AIA leaders and external experts. The process typically spans 15-17 weeks and requires 30-40 hours of preparation.
Job Requirements
* Experience: A minimum of 5 years in a general management role with direct accountability for sales and profitability, including 10-15 years of post-undergraduate professional experience.
* Industry Expertise: A proven track record of success and deep domain knowledge in a sector aligned with AIA’s investment thesis across various business types (corporates and SMEs).
* Entrepreneurial Mindset: Demonstrate resilience and resourcefulness to navigate and overcome significant business challenges.
* Emotional Readiness: Prepared to take on a leadership role with clarity of purpose, a strong growth vision, and a commitment to impact.
* Balanced Ambition: Humility and strong personal drive, with an understanding of how partnering with AIA accelerates both individual and business success.
* Local Anchorage: Strong regional insight with fluency in local language and business culture, and a well-established network in the geography.
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Job Details
* Seniority level: Executive
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management, Business Development, and General Business
* Industries: Manufacturing and Wholesale
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