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.

About You

• 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.

We appreciate your interest in this role. Please note, due to the high volume of CVs we receive, we are unable to respond to every application.