{"jobs":[{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/llrpartnersjobs/jobs/4038466009","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"education":"education_required","internal_job_id":4027461009,"location":{"name":"Philadelphia"},"metadata":null,"id":4038466009,"updated_at":"2025-12-03T14:37:20-05:00","requisition_id":null,"title":"Analyst, Market Development","company_name":"LLR Partners","first_published":"2025-10-30T14:40:57-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Overview\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;LLR Partners, a Philadelphia based lower middle market private equity firm, is seeking driven and motivated individuals to join LLR\u0026#39;s Market Development Team. The Market Development Team is responsible for finding and engaging in dialogue with CEOs of growing technology companies across the country. The relationships we develop position LLR as the preferred investor of choice for exciting companies looking to raise capital.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Skills and Requirements\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;~1 year of experience in sales, business development, private equity or investment banking i\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Able to discern the difference between “No” and “Not right now”\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Your family members describe you as – curious, creative, energetic, mature, coachable, focused, patient and confident\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing or communication preferred\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Fluent in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Internet Searches, LinkedIn\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong interest in the private equity industry\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience working in the financial services industry is a plus, but not required\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Accountabilities\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;u\u0026gt;Identify:\u0026lt;/u\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Work with LLR’s Market Development and Investment teams to identify target companies through online sources\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Procure company data to accurately profile prospects\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Create profiles on private companies, sectors and sub-sectors within LLR’s target industries\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Manage data quality and load to core internal systems (e.g. CRM platform)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Segment and tier prospect companies for engagement\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;u\u0026gt;Engage\u0026lt;/u\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Design and execute outreach to CEOs through a mix of emails, calls, LinkedIn and other forms of media to procure initial calls\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Coordinate with investment professionals to conduct initial discovery calls to understand “Why” a particular CEO would distinguish LLR from other investors\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Capture key metrics of prospect companies\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;u\u0026gt;Develop:\u0026lt;/u\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Coordinate outreach and engagement across LLR to build a productive relationship with the target CEO\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Continually position LLR as the preferred investor of choice for prospect companies\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Develop the relationship to a point where upon investment opportunity LLR is included\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Other Responsibilities May Include\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Interact with industry peers to understand various engagement tactics\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Contribute to content creation for delivery through various forms including digital marketing\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Work with various vendors and innovative technology products used today in sales and digital marketing – including various social media platforms (LinkedIn and Twitter)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Develop a working knowledge of a business/sales development process\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;reqResult\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;welcomeFooter\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;LLR Partners is a lower middle market private equity firm focused on investing in software and tech-enabled companies within the knowledge economy. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Philadelphia, LLR has raised over $7.5 billion across seven funds and has partnered with over 130 companies. LLR believes in creating value through partnership by providing flexible capital, strategic guidance and sector insight to help companies grow every day.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;LLR Partners is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. 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This person will help companies identify practical AI opportunities, implement solutions, and drive measurable business results, while also supporting investment decision-making. The role combines strategy and hands-on execution, working closely with portfolio company executives and LLR deal teams, consistent with LLR’s collaborative approach to helping companies scale.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What Success Looks Like\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Clear, measurable EBITDA impact across portfolio companies\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Stronger AI-driven differentiation in new and existing investments\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Faster, more confident AI adoption by management teams\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Key Focus Areas\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Portfolio Value Creation\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Identify high-impact AI use cases tied to revenue growth, margin expansion, and efficiency\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Build practical AI roadmaps tailored to each company’s data and capabilities\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Design and implement AI solutions, including automation, analytics, and LLM applications\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Track results and ensure initiatives deliver measurable value\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Deal Team Support\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Assess AI maturity, data assets, and competitive positioning during diligence\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Identify AI-related risks and upside opportunities\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Quantify potential value creation to strengthen investment theses\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;AI Enablement \u0026amp;amp; Leadership\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Upskill company leadership and raise AI literacy across the portfolio\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Lead workshops to showcase practical, high-impact AI use cases\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Build repeatable playbooks, tools, and partner networks to scale AI adoption\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Help companies test ideas quickly and move from concept to implementation\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Share best practices and accelerate cross-portfolio learning\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Preferred Qualifications\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;8–12+ years of experience in AI, machine learning, data science, or analytics\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience working in SaaS, tech-enabled services, consulting, or private equity environments\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hands-on experience building and deploying modern AI solutions, including LLM applications\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong business acumen and ability to connect AI initiatives to P\u0026amp;amp;L impact\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Clear communicator who can translate technical concepts into practical action\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Comfortable balancing strategy and execution across multiple companies\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What This Role Offers\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;A high-impact, visible role at the center of LLR’s value creation strategy\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;The opportunity to shape AI strategy across a diverse portfolio of growth companies\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;A collaborative environment focused on practical results and long-term partnership\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;reqResult\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;welcomeFooter\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;LLR Partners is a lower middle market private equity firm focused on investing in software and tech-enabled companies within the knowledge economy. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Philadelphia, LLR has raised over $7.5 billion across seven funds and has partnered with over 130 companies. LLR believes in creating value through partnership by providing flexible capital, strategic guidance and sector insight to help companies grow every day.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;LLR Partners is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;mailto:hr@llrpartners.com\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;hr@llrpartners.com\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4015183009,"name":"Value Creation Team","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4014815009,"name":"United States - Remote","location":"Remote","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}]},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/llrpartnersjobs/jobs/4202869009","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":4118388009,"location":{"name":"Remote"},"metadata":null,"id":4202869009,"updated_at":"2026-03-27T09:37:34-04:00","requisition_id":null,"title":"Senior Associate, Portfolio Operations, Value Creation Team","company_name":"LLR Partners","first_published":"2026-03-27T09:37:34-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Sr. Associate, Portfolio Operations, Value Creation Team Job Description\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Overview\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;LLR Partners is hiring a Sr. Associate, Portfolio Operations to join its Value Creation Team (VCT). In this role, you will serve as an operator-in-residence for ~4-6 portfolio companies, responsible for driving performance alongside management teams and across the full company investment lifecycle from initial investment through exit. As the embedded value creation lead for each company, you will partner with management to monitor performance, drive development and execution of company-specific value creation plans, and maintain alignment with LLR’s investment thesis. You’ll also serve as an LLR liaison, providing real-time insights to Investment Teams and coordinating with the Value Creation Team to activate the right functional experts, tools, and frameworks to accelerate growth and improve operational maturity.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The ideal candidate combines financial, operational and analytical depth, strong instincts, interpersonal skills, and the ability to shift between strategic thought partner and tactical problem solver based on company needs with a focus on driving meaningful performance improvement.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;This role reports to the Director, Portfolio Operations with direct accountability to the Investment Team Partner\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;, and will work closely with CEOs and portfolio management teams. This is a remote role that requires frequent travel to LLR’s office in Philadelphia and to LLR portfolio companies.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Accountabilities\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Align Stakeholders: Liaise as trusted advisor between LLR Investment Team, portfolio company management team and VCT\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Serve as Quarterback between management, investment team, VCT functional leaders, and the Board to ensure coordination and clarity of shared expectations\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Contribute operational context to Board updates and to LLR reporting: Investment Committee materials, portfolio reviews, etc.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Orchestrate Functional Support: Scope, activate, and integrate VCT functional resources and 3P vendors\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Identify opportunities to engage VCT functional experts (including identification of ‘plays’ to run) or third-party vendors and support scoping of engagements\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Track delivery and follow-through on VCT and third-party work to deliver on intended outcomes\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ensure execution of functional playbooks and recommendations, holding the company and relevant stakeholders accountable for follow-through\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Drive Execution: Develop and deliver tailored Value Creation Plans (VCP)\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Develop VCP with key stakeholders. Work with Investment Team to ensure alignment with investment thesis\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Drive accountability across management and functional owners to ensure progress on VCP Initiatives, supporting hands-on execution where initiatives lag\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Monitor Performance: Track performance and activity, and flag issues early\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Maintain a real-time operational pulse on company performance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Develop / refine dashboards with management to track key metrics and KPI’s\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Monitor financial and operating metrics to diagnose early drivers of underperformance, surface emerging risks, gaps, or misalignment and propose solutions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Experience, Skills and Requirements\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business; MBA or advanced degree preferred but not required\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;4-8+ years of experience in a combination of financial, operating, consulting or strategic roles\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Previous work directly with an early-stage technology company or in an operating role at a PE firm preferred but not required\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong financial acumen and data literacy; understands how strategic initiatives align with financial statements and operational metrics\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Applies exceptional analytical and structured problem-solving skills to synthesize inputs into action; Navigates seamlessly between high-level strategic thinking and ground-level execution\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Leads development, sequencing, and focused execution of strategic plans in fast-paced or resource-constrained environments\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ability to build trust and credibility with CEOs, Investment Team partners, and VCT leaders; ability to influence without formal authority\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Exceptional project management skills and strong ability to manage several concurrent projects with a high degree of independence\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Communicates with clarity in high-stakes settings\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Willingness to travel to portfolio companies (up to 50% of time)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Mindset:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Low-ego and execution-oriented; takes ownership without seeking credit\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Moves with urgency; has a bias for action and pragmatic problem solving\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Candid communicator; voices hard truths to leadership with clarity and respect\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Naturally collaborative; builds trust and clarity across stakeholders\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Brings a company-first perspective that is grounded in the realities of internal execution, not just advisory or investor roles\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;reqResult\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;welcomeFooter\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;LLR Partners is a lower middle market private equity firm focused on investing in software and tech-enabled companies within the knowledge economy. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Philadelphia, LLR has raised over $7.5 billion across seven funds and has partnered with over 130 companies. LLR believes in creating value through partnership by providing flexible capital, strategic guidance and sector insight to help companies grow every day.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;LLR Partners is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. 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LLR’s VCT works collaboratively with the LLR investment teams and management teams of our portfolio companies to help accelerate growth by providing experience-based strategic insight, rigorous analysis, and best practice sharing.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;The Role\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The Strategy Director will serve as a leader within the LLR VCT, owning the strategy function and working closely with other VCT leaders to accelerate growth across the portfolio. The Director will report to and partner closely with the Managing Director, Product \u0026amp;amp; Strategy.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This role is central in enabling LLR’s portfolio companies to make data-driven strategic decisions and translate investment theses into actionable, multi-year value creation plans (VCP). The Director will collaborate with the LLR investment teams and portfolio companies across the investment lifecycle. 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Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Philadelphia, LLR has raised over $7.5 billion across seven funds and has partnered with over 130 companies. LLR believes in creating value through partnership by providing flexible capital, strategic guidance and sector insight to help companies grow every day.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;LLR Partners is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. 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