Operating Partner, Technology

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Deliver market insights on potential acquisition targets, competitive environment, and valuation framework within your specific subsector.

• Facilitate introductions to founders, family owners, and senior executives within your established network.

• Evaluate confidential information memoranda and management presentations for sector-specific operational compatibility and risk assessment.

• Engage in private equity sponsor presentations when your subsector expertise and operational experience are pertinent.

• Provide input on operational due diligence for target companies.

• Counsel the Fireclay team on positioning and messaging strategies for sponsor outreach and sourcing initiatives.

• Collaborate with the Fireclay team on particular deals where your specialized knowledge adds value.

• Assist in deal engagements that typically span three to twelve months on a deal-specific basis across software and technology services subsectors.

⛳️ Requirements

• Experience as a CEO, President, CRO, COO, or CFO in a PE-backed software platform, vertical SaaS firm, or technology services provider.

• At least fifteen years of experience in software or technology operations.

• Proven track record in acquisitions integration and platform scaling.

• Ability to discuss rule of forty dynamics, ARR retention, customer acquisition unit economics, and the operational factors that influence software M&A multiples.

• Established network of connections with founders, family owners, senior executives, and PE professionals within your subsector.

• Comfort in representing Fireclay in a professional manner to PE sponsors and management of target companies.

• Discretion in handling non-public information and competitive intelligence.

• Willingness to operate on a flexible per engagement basis without fixed hours or commitments.

• Submission of a resume or LinkedIn URL.

• A brief statement outlining subsector focus along with two or three relevant operational engagements or transactions.

• Two or three reference contacts.

🏝️ Benefits

• Success fees per deal on closed engagements where you make a significant contribution.

• Optional retainer for active sourcing assignments.

• Equity participation available on selected strategic engagements.

• No fixed hours or minimum time obligations.

• Flexible consulting arrangements on a per engagement basis.

• Minimal travel required, specific to deals.

• 1099 independent contractor arrangement.