Cobalt Service Partners · 3 hours ago
Value Creation Associate
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$140K/yr - $160K/yr
2+ years expCobalt Service Partners is a private equity-backed platform focused on building a leading commercial access and security integration business in North America. The Value Creation Associate will drive systematic value creation across the company's acquisition portfolio, working cross-functionally to identify and execute initiatives that enhance EBITDA growth and operational excellence.
Facilities Services
Responsibilities
Build & Maintain a Repeatable Value Creation Menu - Develop and continuously refine a standardized menu of value creation levers (revenue growth, margin expansion, cost discipline, cash flow management) that can be consistently assessed across acquisitions
Lead Value Creation Diligence & Pre-Close Planning - Drive the value creation workstream throughout the M&A lifecycle in close partnership with M&A and Operations teams Conduct value creation diligence and quantify financial impact (EBITDA uplift, etc.) using defensible assumptions aligned with M&A, Ops, and Finance
Execute Value Creation Initiatives Post-Close - Translate pre-close plans into post-close execution, leveraging internal SMEs and portfolio company operators to deliver at a high level
Drive Relentless Execution & Realized Value Delivery - Coordinate cross-functionally to remove execution blockers and ensure alignment between functional priorities and value creation objectives. Roll up your sleeves to keep initiatives moving—step in hands-on when bandwidth, capability, or structure is limiting progress
Model, Track, & Communicate Impact - Build reasonable and auditable financial models for each value creation initiative, clearly articulating expected impact and timelines. Track forecasted vs. actual performance, documenting lessons learned to improve future diligence and execution
Qualification
Required
2-5 years of experience in management consulting, private equity, investment banking, corporate strategy, or high-growth operations roles
Bachelor's degree required; MBA or relevant advanced degree a plus
Experience in services industries or working with PE-backed platforms preferred
Structured Problem Solver & Communicator: Synthesizes complex topics into clear executive communications; maintains rigorous tracking systems and ensures transparent communication across portfolio leaders
Project Management Expertise: Demonstrated fluency with project management best practices (Lean, Agile, OKRs, etc.) and proven ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
Operational & Business Understanding: Clear business acumen to understand deal economics, operating models, and integration dynamics
M&A & Diligence Acumen: Strong understanding of private equity transaction processes and diligence workflows
Financial Modeling Capabilities: Ability to build complex, insightful financial models, particularly with imperfect or incomplete data
Cross-Functional Literacy: Ability to engage effectively with diverse functional teams (M&A, Finance, Operations, IT, HR, etc.) and understand their priorities and workflows
Urgency: Operates as though every day is the last; constantly pushes objectives to completion and doesn't defer to tomorrow what can be done today
Leads & Influences with Limited Authority: Drives cross-functional outcomes through trust, influence, and purposeful change management; adapts communication styles to different stakeholders
Company
Cobalt Service Partners
Cobalt Service Partners buys and builds businesses that install and maintain essentials like commercial and overhead doors.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Anthony Gonzalez
Co-CEO
Garrett White
Chief Financial Officer
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