Operations Manager

 

Operations Manager

New York

 

                                                                                     

 

// YOUR MISSION AT PICUS

Operations: Managing day-to-day operations of the New York office, overseeing administrative processes, coordinating vendors and office-related matters, managing subtenants & business partnerships, and ensuring smooth execution of operational workflows

Strategy: Driving continuous improvement of internal processes, implementing operational initiatives, and supporting strategic projects across the global organization

Leadership: Acting as a key operational partner to the Head of Americas, supporting business operations, coordinating priorities, and taking ownership of supporting daily operations

Human Resources: Managing employee-related operations across the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding through offboarding, while ensuring a seamless and positive employee experience

 

// ABOUT PICUS

Picus Capital is a leading technology investor operating globally. We partner with ambitious & daring founding teams on their quest to build category-defining technology firms. We aim to be an entrepreneurial sparring partner for visionary founders from ideation to IPO and beyond. A privately financed structure enables us to invest permanent, flexible and long-term capital in a multitude of sectors. The permanent capital is complemented by 400M USD in continuation capital.

Our young & hungry team has big ambitions and is unique in how we mirror the founders we work with, constantly reimagining the status quo. We strive to provide the best possible support to positively impact a venture's long-term success. Our perspective is global and diverse as we operate as a single aligned team across offices in Munich, New York, London, Berlin and Bangalore. We believe in technological disruption across all geographies and industries and are guided by our own continuously challenged hypotheses. At Picus, we share the mindset of an entrepreneur and combine it with the structure of a financial investor, actively driving the change we envision to see in the world.

 

// ABOUT YOU 

Personality:

 

Responsibilities:

• Serve as Operations Manager for the New York office, ensuring seamless daily operations
• Coordinate office logistics including supplies and general office organization
• Assist with planning and coordinating team events and internal gatherings
• Manage sub-tenants and other business partnerships
• Provide executive support to a senior executive in the NYC office
• Manage complex calendars, scheduling internal & external meetings
• Coordinate detailed domestic and international travel arrangements and itineraries
• Support the extended team with administrative needs as they arise

·       Supporting and advising on investment portfolio processes

• Oversee human resources and related operations for the Americas team
• Define talent and operational strategies and systems
• Manage full cycle recruiting process including but not limited to: sourcing candidates, reviewing resumes, conducting calls, assisting in scheduling interviews, compiling feedback, managing candidate communications
• Support and lead ongoing HR processes including but not limited to: onboarding, offboarding, HRIS maintenance, review cycles, payroll, benefits, retirement options
• Own company compliance with local, state, and federal labor laws (e.g., EEO, FLSA, FMLA) and manage workplace safety guidelines

 

Requirements:

• 2 - 6 years of experience in operations, business operations, consulting, finance, executive support in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor’s degree required, with strong academic performance
• Prior experience in financial services preferred (venture capital, private equity, hedge fund, or investment banking), though flexible on background
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive and ownership-oriented mindset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with senior executives and external stakeholders
• High level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

 

// YOUR BENEFITS AT PICUS

Global network: Engage in conversations with exceptional founders, experts and other stakeholders in the tech ecosystem. As part of these efforts, you will build and maintain a valuable personal network across the globe.

Culture: We have an ambitious, entrepreneurial & caring company culture with very high standards, enabling you to take full responsibility early on. You will continuously interact with a global team, collaborate with colleagues across 5 offices and learn about each region’s ecosystems.

Exposure: Work in very close alignment with a senior executive overseeing the Americas operations

 

// GENERAL CONDITIONS 

• Location: Meatpacking District, NYC
• Set-up: In office work, Mon - Fri
• Travel: Occasional for events or meetings
• Salary (annual): $100,000 - $150,000 base salary
• Benefits: Generous package of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401k matching and various monthly stipends.
• Employer: Picus Capital Americas Corporation (US based subsidiary of Picus acting as the exclusive advisor for investments in North and South America region)
• Visa: No visa sponsorship for newly issued Visas currently possible. Candidates are required to have work authorization in the US

 

// EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Picus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy and gender identity), national, social or ethnic origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, competence and merit.