Vice President of Operations

Company Overview

Centerbridge Partners is a global alternative investment management firm founded in 2005 and headquartered in New York. The firm focuses on private equity, private credit, and real estate investments across a range of industries, including financial services, healthcare, technology, industrials, and real estate.

Centerbridge Partners works closely with management teams and business partners to identify growth opportunities, improve operational performance, and build long term business value. The firm takes an integrated approach to investing, combining industry knowledge, financial expertise, and operational experience.

Job Description

Centerbridge Partners is seeking an experienced Vice President of Operations to oversee key operational functions and support the firm's continued business development.

This role will work closely with senior leadership to improve operational processes, coordinate internal departments, and ensure the firm's business activities run efficiently. The Vice President will also help develop operational strategies, strengthen internal management practices, and support the firm's long term organizational goals.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in operations management, financial services, or investment management, along with proven leadership experience and the ability to manage complex business priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee daily operational activities and ensure business processes run efficiently across the organization.

Develop and implement operational strategies that support the firm's business objectives.

Work closely with senior leadership to establish operational priorities and improve overall performance.

Lead and support operations teams, providing direction, guidance, and performance oversight.

Review existing processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity, and cost management.

Coordinate with finance, technology, compliance, and administrative teams to support business operations.

Establish operational policies, procedures, and reporting standards.

Monitor key operational metrics and provide regular performance updates to senior management.

Support internal projects, business initiatives, and organizational development activities.

Manage relationships with external service providers, vendors, and business partners.

Identify operational risks and recommend practical solutions to maintain business continuity.

Help develop long term operational plans that support the firm's continued growth.

Qualifications

15+ years of experience in operations management, business administration, financial services, or a related field.

Extensive experience leading operational teams and managing multiple business functions.

Background in private equity, private credit, asset management, or financial services preferred.

Strong understanding of business operations, process improvement, and organizational management.

Proven ability to develop operational strategies and lead cross departmental initiatives.

Excellent leadership, communication, and decision making skills.

Strong analytical and problem solving abilities.

Experience managing budgets, operational performance, and external business relationships.

Ability to work closely with senior executives and manage changing business priorities.

Highly organized, results oriented, and comfortable working in a fast paced business environment.

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Management, or a related field preferred. An MBA is a plus

Pay: $251,000.00 - $318,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Remote