Portfolio Manager
Job Description:
We are partnering with a well-established Venture Capital and Private Equity firm committed to driving innovation in technology, fintech, and energy sectors. With a track record of identifying and nurturing transformative ideas, a dedication to shaping the future of industries globally is demonstrated.
They are currently looking for an experienced Portfolio Manager to join their team in Bahrain and play a pivotal role in optimizing the strategic alignment and operational efficiency of diverse investments.
Responsibilities:
1- Performance Management:
- Supervise the business, operational, and financial performance of Subsidiaries/Affiliates.
- Act as a point of contact for Subsidiary/Affiliate companies on behalf of the Parent Company and the COO.
- Address and evaluate issues raised by portfolio company management, facilitating resolutions or escalating significant issues to senior management.
2- Relationship Management:
- Build and maintain relationships with Subsidiary/Affiliate CEOs.
- Serve as an executive liaison between the Leadership Team of the Parent Company and Subsidiaries/Affiliates.
3- Performance Evaluation and Improvement:
- Conduct monthly meetings with portfolio company management to review performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Develop time-bound action plans for portfolio companies and monitor their implementation.
4- Corporate Governance:
- Implement and monitor corporate governance processes by conducting board and committee meetings.
- Ensure compliance with governance processes by scheduling required meetings and preparing meeting materials.
5- Strategic Support:
- Support portfolio companies in growth and business strategy, including the preparation and review of 5-year business plans.
- Review annual budgets and provide feedback to portfolio company management.
- Collaborate on and monitor the progress of new business initiatives, joint ventures, and mergers and acquisitions.
6- Communication and Coordination:
- Establish channels of communication between support functions of the Parent Company and portfolio management teams.
- Schedule ad hoc meetings between portfolio companies and Parent Company management on emergencies.
7- Development Initiatives:
- Lead and engage in business development initiatives of the Parent Company.
- Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure the successful completion of transactions.
- Represent portfolio companies in external forums and contribute to business development initiatives.
8- Operational Support:
- Coordinate with portfolio company management to ensure policies and procedures are in place.
- Conduct periodic visits to offices or project sites of portfolio companies to gather ground information.
- Support COO's office in all activities related to portfolio companies.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in business administration or related field.
- 5+ Years of leadership experience in portfolio management.
- Experience in venture capital, holding companies, or groups.
- Great Written and Verbal communication skills in English.
- Exceptional performance monitoring and reporting skills.
- Extensive problem-solving and risk mitigation skills.
- Great networking and relationship-building skills.