Chief of Staff ACE

Access Holdings Overview:

Access Holdings Management Company LLC is a Baltimore-based middle-market investment firm with over $3 billion in assets under management. Founded in 2013, Access provides direct investment opportunities to create concentrated portfolios of essential service-based businesses in North America. We undertake active build-and-buy strategies, pursuing what we want to own, great markets and distinct business models. In doing so, Access partners, scales, and innovates to build enduring businesses. For more information, please visit www.accessholdings.com.

Access Executive Development Program Overview:

Access is seeking exceptional individuals for the Access Creating Executives Program (“ACE Program”). ACE roles provide hands-on experience and exposure to key operational best practices and tactics of Access’ strategy execution.

Candidates (“ACEs”) join the ACE Program as members of Access or an Access portfolio company, directly supporting and reporting to executives in key functions including Lead Generation, Revenue Operations, Digital / Business Intelligence, Finance, M&A / Corporate Development, Strategy, and Marketing. ACEs are expected to improve, execute, and document best practices within the key roles, developing a meaningful operational skillset.

ACEs will attend and participate in Access networking events, training sessions, and summits with other executives and ACEs across the Access portfolio. ACEs will work with Access to build skillsets, report out to other ACEs, develop playbooks, and provide insights to executives where appropriate. They will leverage key learnings across the current and future portfolio, while also driving projects and new investment opportunities. Top performers will have career path opportunities within their respective portfolio company and/or across other areas of the Access Holdings ecosystem.

Company Detail

Company Name: Access Holdings

Industry: Private Equity

Location: Baltimore, MD or New York City, NY

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a thought partner to the Founder and other firm executives to ensure strategic goals and objectives are achieved; assist in focusing the firm on key priorities
• Critically assess opportunities and risks to ensure well-informed decisions are made, in time efficient memos for founder
• Lead development of presentation materials for Quarterly Business Reviews, offsites, board meetings, etc.
• Identify ways to improve firm’s operational workflow, strengthen cross-functional collaboration, and drive process improvement
• Build comprehensive understanding of all core business functions and apply knowledge to effectively manage strategic and tactical initiatives according to firm’s vision
• Manage key meetings for Founder and senior leadership including building agendas, meeting management, and follow ups; review upcoming meetings for the week to ensure Founder has all necessary information
• Coordinate with internal Communications function to assist with development of executive communications
• Act as strategic lead on high-profile cross-organizational initiatives as determined by the Founder
• Define and lead special projects from conception through execution

Qualifications and Characteristics:

• Flexibility to operate with non-rigid working hours
• Fast learner with a desire to move with urgency, accountability, and intent
• Outstanding written and interpersonal communication skills; demonstrated ability to express complex ideas in a clear and concise manner
• Persistent focus on innovative management and operational processes to optimize company efficiency
• Ability to synthesize and convey complex business concepts effectively
• Strategic planner with the ability to plan and execute upon a defined task or strategy
• Innovative and creative thinker with the ability to derive best practices
• Passion for innovation and being intellectually curious
• Demonstrated leadership skills with an ability to drive change
• Comprehension of negotiation processes poised to achieve optimal outcomes
• Comfortable working with complex operational data and financial and operational analysis
• Ability to model and design complex strategic proposals to the level of an investment professional

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA (preferred)
• 6 - 8 years of total experience in management/strategy consulting, investment banking, private equity, corporate development, corporate strategy or other related roles
• Demonstrated ability and interest in working in a small, entrepreneurial team
• High level of competency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and AI Solutions
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future