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CEO - MBI Program Operating Partner
Contract type
Ongoing
Work mode
Remote · Europe
Experience
Lead / principal · 10+ years
Job description
A Chief Executive Officer (Operating Partner) role in All Interests Aligned's Management Buy-In (MBI) Program, in which the participant acquires and then leads a family-owned SME facing a succession challenge. It is a supported path to becoming a CEO-owner with investor backing rather than a traditional employment role.
At a glance
- Work mode
- Remote · Europe
What you'll do
- Identify and assess potential acquisition targets with AIA's financial and strategic support during the origination phase
- Build an acquisition pipeline while compensated during the origination phase
- Partner with AIA's investment professionals who lead due diligence, valuation, and deal structuring to secure the acquisition
- Take on the CEO role with a structured transition plan including leadership handover and relationship-building with key stakeholders
- Lead the company's operations, supported by AIA's team in governance, reporting, and compliance, to create and execute a value-driven growth plan
- Prepare and execute an exit strategy in partnership with AIA
What we're looking for
- A minimum of 5 years in a general management role with direct accountability for both sales and profitability
- At least 10-15 years of post-undergraduate professional experience
- A proven track record of success and deep domain knowledge in a sector that aligns with AIA's investment thesis and strategic priorities, across various business types (corporates and SMEs)
- Demonstrate resilience, resourcefulness and the ability to navigate and overcome significant business challenges to achieve strong outcomes
- Prepared to take on a leadership role, with clarity of purpose, a strong vision for growth, and a commitment to making a lasting impact
- A combination of humility and strong personal drive, anchored by a clear understanding of how partnering with AIA can accelerate both individual and business success through purposeful collaboration
- Strong regional insight with fluency in local language and business culture, supported by a deep understanding of the economy and a well-established network in the chosen geography
Your team
Management Buy-In (MBI) Program
AIA's program for acquiring and leading family-owned SMEs facing succession challenges
Benefits
- Compensated during the origination phase, ensuring financial stability while building an acquisition pipeline
- Backing of investors who are successful entrepreneurs themselves
- Fully-supported journey across all stages of the MBI process
- Support from AIA's team in governance, reporting, and compliance
- Empowered by AIA's committed funds and support to lead and grow a thriving business
How to get hired
- 1Leadership assessments
- 2In-depth interviews
- 3Business case
- 4Development of an investment thesis
- 5Final presentation to a panel of AIA leaders and external experts
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About All Interests Aligned AG
Mission
Solve the SME succession crisis in Europe
Key facts
- Investment focus on cash-flow positive, owner-operated SMEs
- Ideal acquisition targets have enterprise sales of between €10 - €40 million
- Ideal acquisition targets have a consistent history of generating free cash flow (minimum 10% of sales)
- Ideal acquisition targets have established or stable growth, with a strong competitive position in underserved markets