Core Business Operations Senior Consultant, Value Creation

Vista Equity Partners Management • Austin, TX

89d • $130,000 - $150,000

About The Position

We are seeking a high-performing, analytically sharp, and operationally-minded Senior Consultant to join Vista’s Value Creation Team (VCT) in the Core Business Operations (CBO) Practice. Vista’s Core Business Operations Team serves as a trusted advisor to portfolio company leaders to drive execution across strategic initiatives focused on back-office excellence—particularly in renewal process optimization, contract lifecycle improvements, and deal desk enablement. A significant focus is accelerating AI adoption in the back office including tooling research and evaluations, use case ideation, and sharing lessons learned across the portfolio. You will contribute to both pre-investment business diligence (assessing market-leading software businesses) and post-investment transformation (working directly with portfolio leaders to unlock enterprise value). This role is based in Austin, TX or remote locations and is available for an immediate start.

Requirements

• 4-6 years of professional experience in management consulting or back-office operating roles (B2B SaaS experience strongly preferred).
• Experience with commercial due diligence a plus (but not required).
• Demonstrates the ability to foster teamwork while working on projects and ability to work independently with little supervision when needed.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into clear, actionable strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to execute in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple engagements and shifting priorities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing and building consensus among diverse stakeholders.
• Business acumen and familiarity with B2B SaaS lead to cash and back-office processes.
• High emotional intelligence, adaptability, and intellectual curiosity.
• Familiarity with AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude).
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of time.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with VCT colleagues, investment team members, and portfolio company executives to drive core business operations initiatives across our portfolio companies that lead to clear business outcomes and enterprise value.
• Support Vista’s investment teams in conducting business diligence.
• Develop insights and recommendations on Revenue Quality maturity, efficiency, and improvement opportunities.
• Partner with portfolio company executives to implement Vista’s CBO best practices and execute on value creation plans.
• Manage workstreams, coordinate stakeholders, and ensure timely, high-quality deliverables.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of Vista’s value creation methodologies and best practices.

Benefits

• Annual cash bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees