Operating Partner

Helia Capital is a patient capital partner led by seasoned operators and anchored by a CEO who built his business from the ground up. Based in Toronto, we invest across Canada and the U.S. in small- and mid‑sized companies with strong differentiation, meaningful growth potential, and the ambition to scale.

Join the Helia Capital Team

We are seeking an exceptional Operating Partner to join our leadership team and play a pivotal role in accelerating value creation across our portfolio. Acting as the primary bridge between Helia Capital and portfolio company leadership, the Operating Partner will elevate performance, profitability, and long‑term enterprise value.

This is a mandate for a proven leader with a track record of operational excellence, strategic execution, and organizational transformation. Working closely with Board and management teams, the Operating Partner will shape and deliver strategic plans, performance goals, and operational standards that position our companies for sustainable growth.

What You’ll be Doing

• Partner with portfolio company executives and management teams to accelerate growth, profitability, and long‑term value creation.
• Oversee financial performance, with accountability for P&L, margin improvement, and return on investment.
• Drive operational excellence implementing best practices, optimizing processes, and executing strategic initiatives.
• Leverage industry, market, and customer insights to identify growth opportunities and cross‑portfolio synergies.
• Steer executive performance and alignment by setting goals, facilitating accountability, managing KPIs and coaching leaders to achieve sustained impact.
• Build and strengthen portfolio company leadership through structuring, succession planning, and the hiring, onboarding, and development of senior executives.
• Champion change management, post‑acquisition integration, and organizational transformation initiatives.
• Step in to lead portfolio companies on an interim basis when required, ensuring continuity, stability, and performance.
• Represent Helia Capital externally, strengthening brand presence, stakeholder relationships, and strategic partnerships.

What You Bring to the Table

Why You Should Join Helia Capital

Helia Capital is an equal opportunity employer that champions diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are committed to providing barrier‑free employment for all individuals, commencing with the hiring process. Should you require accommodations due to a disability at any point during your journey with us, please contact us via email at info@heliacapital.com.

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