Lincoln International follows a hybrid work structure with an emphasis on in office collaboration.

Our employees work in our Chicago office Monday through Thursday each week, with the option to work remotely or from the office on Fridays. Our office is located at 110 N Wacker Drive, just blocks from Union Station & Ogilvie Transportation Center.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The Operations Analyst role is a unique opportunity to work directly with the COO of Lincoln, providing valuable exposure to strategic initiatives across the firm. As a Operations Analyst on the Operations team, you will play a critical role in driving major growth initiatives and supporting the leadership team in driving the future of the organization. This position offers the chance to work closely with senior executive leaders, gain insight into executive decision-making, and contribute to impactful projects that span acquisition integrations, MD recruiting, and organizational change management. If you are a self-starter with a passion for organization and project management, this role offers a dynamic and fulfilling career path in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Lincoln International continuously provides professionals with opportunities beyond typical roles in order to accelerate professional development.

• Assist in the planning, organization, project management and reporting of major growth drivers for the firm (e.g., senior-level acquisition and onboarding and integration initiatives, acquisition integrations, firm reorganization or organizational design initiatives).
• Support the administration and organization of meetings at all levels (e.g., leadership meetings, administrative meetings, all-employee meetings), including agenda management and meeting logistics.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to consider important themes, audience expectations, prepare and organize content for presentations and meetings, ensuring alignment on key topics
  • Assist in the creation of high-quality content, including PowerPoint presentations, reports and other materials needed for internal communication and external coordination with vendors or other third parties.
• Identify opportunities to standardize, enhance or create economies of scale through the course of the work, with an eye for driving efficiencies and leveraging lessons learned and best practices across workstreams
• Act as a liaison and project manager across functional teams to facilitate communication, recognize interdependencies and support project execution.
  • Prepare and support maintenance of an annual functional calendar to help coordinate activities across functional groups.
  • Help to plan and coordinate timing and manage cross-functional change management initiatives to ensure smooth transitions and alignment across the firm.
  • Track progress of functional initiatives to inform meeting agendas, identifying cross-functional collaboration opportunities, potential roadblocks and offering potential solutions.
• Leverage knowledge gained through project coordination and internal relationships to manage internal communications delivered in InsideLI, the firm's internal publication, coordinating across group and leaders to source newsworthy, engagement driving and community building content, with a focus on calls to action for employees.
  • Partner with Marketing to drive maximum readership and engagement in headlines, imagery, design/aesthetics, etc.
• Support in special projects with the COO or other designated members of senior leadership.
• Maintain and manage records, documentation and project plans in an organized and easily accessible manner.
• Other special projects or duties as assigned.

Key Attributes:

• Highly organized and flexible, with an ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to take initiative and work independently in an entrepreneurial environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Positive, can-do attitude and enthusiasm for driving projects forward and supporting organizational goals.
• Comfortable managing up and holding others accountable for deadlines and deliverables.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Creative with content and graphic design, skilled in creating visually appealing presentations and materials.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Project Management or a related field.
• 3-5 years of relevant professional experience, ideally in a fast-paced or project-driven environment.
• Proven project management experience, particularly in leading or supporting large initiatives across multiple teams.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to tailor content for different audiences.
• Familiarity with managing senior-level stakeholders and understanding of meeting logistics and preparation.
• Experience with graphic design (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) or other content creation software is a plus.
• Experience in supporting senior leaders is a plus.

Additional Information:

Lincoln International is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status.

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