Job Description

Portage Point Partners is a Chicago, Illinois headquartered, middle market focused advisory, interim management and investment banking firm with a national footprint across ten US offices. It delivers deeply integrated, cross functional solutions across Transaction Advisory Services, Valuations, Performance Improvement, Transaction Execution Services, Office of the CFO, Turnaround & Restructuring and Investment Banking. Backed by New Mountain Capital and nearly 200 experts with blue-chip consulting, finance, operations and investing backgrounds, the firm brings a uniquely holistic perspective to complex financial and operational situations.

The firm is known for its high impact, high pace execution model and has grown rapidly since inception in 2016.

The Associate, Performance Improvement role at Portage Point represents a unique opportunity to assume a wide range of responsibilities and make a significant impact. The Associate, Performance Improvement is a key contributor helping to conduct analysis and identify value creation opportunities. The Associate will support engagements that enhance efficiency, accuracy and decision-making for clients facing complex financial, transactional and operational challenges. This person will support key initiatives, execute discrete workstreams and collaborate closely with senior leaders. If you thrive in a high-performance culture and want to help build the future of a rapidly growing consultancy, this is the right role for you.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial and operational due diligence, including deep-dive analysis of commercial opportunities, cost structures, working capital and operational KPIs
• Perform detailed data analysis and root-cause diagnostics across functions such as procurement, supply chain, manufacturing and SG&A
• Build and maintain robust financial and operational models, including cash flow, liquidity and cost-saving tracking tools
• Assist in developing 100-day plans and value creation roadmaps with clearly defined initiatives and impact estimates
• Track and report value capture initiatives, including savings realization and EBITDA impact
• Prepare high-quality client-ready materials for global stakeholders under tight timelines
• Partner with senior executives, private equity firms, lenders, lawyers and other related buyers
• Collaborate with U.S.-based teams to ensure alignment and seamless execution across time zones
• Contribute to a high-performing, inclusive and values-driven culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or CA preferred
• Experience working with U.S.-based private equity or corporate clients
• Willing to relocate to or be primarily present in Gurgaon
• Two to four years of experience in consulting, transaction advisory or corporate strategy / operations (MBB, A&M, AlixPartners, Big 4 or equivalent preferred)
• Strong exposure to operational improvement, cost reduction or restructuring environments
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with large datasets and financial modeling required
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, including executive-ready presentation and reporting skills
• Proven ability to thrive in lean, fast-moving teams
• High attention to detail, responsiveness and ownership mindset
• Track record of success in high-pressure, client-facing environments