Operating Partner, Technology

Responsibilities

• Provide market intelligence on bolt on targets, competitive landscape, and valuation context within your subsector
• Make introductions to founders, family owners, and senior executives in your existing network
• Review confidential information memoranda and management presentations for sector specific operating fit and risk
• Participate in PE sponsor pitches when your subsector and operating background are relevant
• Provide operational due diligence input on target companies
• Advise the Fireclay team on positioning and messaging for sponsor outreach and sourcing campaigns

The Role

We are building out a bench of senior operators with platform level experience in software or technology services. This is a per engagement consulting role, not full time employment. You will partner with the Fireclay team on specific deals where your domain expertise creates value, with engagements typically running three to twelve months on a deal specific basis.

We are actively building bench depth across the following subsectors within this role:

Vertical SaaS and horizontal software platforms

Fintech and embedded finance

Cybersecurity (software and managed security services)

Industrial technology and industrial IoT

What We Are Looking For

• CEO, President, CRO, COO, or CFO at a PE backed software platform, vertical SaaS company, or technology services operator
• Fifteen years or more in software or technology operations with direct experience in acquisitions integration and platform scaling
• Comfort discussing rule of forty dynamics, ARR retention, customer acquisition unit economics, and the operational dynamics that drive software M&A multiples
• Existing network of relationships with founders, family owners, senior executives, and PE professionals across your subsector
• Comfort representing Fireclay professionally to PE sponsors and target company management
• Discretion when handling non public information and competitive intelligence
• Willingness to work on a flexible per engagement basis without fixed hours or commitments

Compensation

1099 independent contractor structure

• Per deal success fees on closed engagements where you contribute meaningfully
• Optional retainer for active sourcing assignments
• Equity participation available on select strategic engagements
• No fixed hours or minimum time commitment

Location

Remote. US or Canada based. Travel is minimal and deal specific.

How to Apply

Resume or LinkedIn URL

Brief statement (one or two paragraphs) describing your subsector focus and the two or three operating engagements or transactions you would highlight as most relevant

Two or three reference contacts (PE sponsors, founders, or senior executives we can call)

Fireclay Partners is a veteran owned and operated firm and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that reflects a diverse range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.