Director, Strategic Transformation
$175k - $215k USD
About General Atlantic
General Atlantic is a leading global investor with more than four and a half decades of experience providing capital and strategic support for over 830 companies throughout its history. Established in 1980, General Atlantic continues to be a dedicated partner to visionary founders and investors seeking to build dynamic businesses and create long term value. Guided by the conviction that entrepreneurs can be incredible agents of transformational change, the firm combines a collaborative global approach, sector specific expertise, a long-term investment horizon, and a deep understanding of growth drivers to partner with and scale innovative businesses around the world. The firm leverages its patient capital, operational expertise, and global platform to support a diversified investment platform spanning Growth Equity, Credit, Climate, and Sustainable Infrastructure strategies. General Atlantic manages approximately $123 billion in assets under management, inclusive of all strategies, as of December 31, 2025, with more than 900 professionals in 20 countries across five regions. For more information on General Atlantic, please visit: www.generalatlantic.com.
Position Summary
We are seeking a Strategic Transformation Director to play an integral role in the execution of key finance transformation programs, supporting the end-to-end delivery of projects and helping to establish a culture of operational excellence. This role collaborates with senior leadership across multiple functions, ensuring the effective planning, execution, and realization of value from transformation initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Program Execution & Delivery: Serve as a principal driver and coordinator for large-scale, cross-functional operational transformation initiatives, including enterprise data, workflow streamlining, and operating model design. Lead complex, multi-workstream programs—ensuring disciplined delivery and measurable outcomes
- Project & Product Management: Lead the planning, sequencing, and execution of multi-phase initiatives, to ensure alignment, timely decision-making, and effective execution
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with senior stakeholders across business units (e.g., finance, operations, technology, capital solutions, etc.) to connect domain expertise and support the delivery of unified, scalable solutions
- Stakeholder Engagement: Work with senior leaders across the firm to define priorities, communicate project progress, and ensure alignment with GA’s operational and strategic goals
- Process & Change Management: Lead current-state assessments and future-state operating model design to drive scalable improvements in data integrity, reporting quality, and operational efficiency
- Execution Excellence: Take a hands-on approach to manage deliverables and dependencies, drive accountability among team members, and ensure assigned projects are completed on time and to a high standard
- Data & Systems Integration: Contribute to the development and integration of GA’s evolving data ecosystem, supporting business and reporting infrastructure enhancements
- Collaborative Culture: Foster a collaborative, inclusive culture across business units by encouraging open communication, shared ownership, and partnership in delivering outcomes
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Data Science or a related field; CPA or CFA a plus
- 7+ years of experience in finance transformation, financial process improvement, or related positions within private equity, management consulting, or corporate environments
- Experience in operating model design and systems-enabled transformation initiatives, including data warehouse implementations, business unit integrations, and offshoring or service delivery model changes, etc
- Proven ability to drive and deliver projects involving cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
- Experience with project management and change management methodologies
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and team-oriented environment
GA Value
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Retirement savings plan with employer matching
- Professional development opportunities and ongoing training
- Collaborative and inclusive work culture with opportunities for advancement
General Atlantic offers a robust reward program to all employees that will support you and your family, maintaining fulfilling, secure and healthy lives now and into the future, which includes but is not limited to medical insurance, retirement savings contributions, mental and physical health resources and an equal pay program that allows you to earn a base salary of $175,000-215,000 of which the exact amount offered will be driven by the degree to which you meet role requirements, additional special skills and experience. Additional reward programs, such as annual discretionary bonuses and long-term incentive programs, are available for eligible employees and are offered as recognition for performance and one’s contributions towards the organization’s success.
General Atlantic is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
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