Director of Operations

Director of Operations, Family Office
Location: Central London
Salary: c. £200,000 - £300,000 depending on experience
 
One of our private clients requires a Director of Operations to oversee the commercial and operational management of a substantial private portfolio. This is a senior, principal-facing appointment suited to a sharp commercial operator with a finance background who now thrives on deals: negotiating acquisitions, stress-testing budgets, and delivering complex projects with discretion.
 
The Role

• Lead negotiations on major acquisitions and disposals, securing strong terms on the family's behalf.
• Build valuations, comparables and commercial cases to support decision-making.
• Run due diligence on significant purchases and commitments.
• Scrutinise budgets, accounts and major costs, working alongside the in-house Finance team to keep spending accountable.
• Push suppliers and service providers for better terms without damaging relationships.
• Manage bespoke projects end to end, coordinating external teams and advisers.
• Maintain and vet a trusted network of external partners.

• Financially sharp — likely accountant-trained — with a track record of moving into commercial or deal-making work, ideally in a family office, private equity or UHNW setting.
• Experienced negotiating and managing high-value acquisitions internationally.
• A skilled negotiator who gets strong outcomes while keeping people onside.
• Comfortable pulling apart accounts and spotting what doesn't add up.
• Well connected, with the judgement and discretion the role demands.