Job Specifications
Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA) is a global firm that solves succession challenges faced by Small to Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs). Through our Operator-Led Search Fund Program, we provide a structured and scalable solution for business succession, ensuring lasting success for all stakeholders.NCA is looking for motivated, talented, aspirational mid-career professionals with the ambition to partner with NCA to search, acquire and lead a small or medium-sized enterprise as Chief Executive Officer.
As a NCA Searcher, you will spearhead an up to 24-month professional search to acquire one small – midsized company. Within the scope of our Operator-Led Search Fund program, you will have access to financial and business support from NCA during the search, as well as an attractive incentive package in the form of a base compensation and vested shares in the acquired company that will further enhance and secure your entrepreneurial journey.
Please note that we do not invest in start-up or scale up companies
Successful candidates will search, acquire and manage a company in France.
We strongly recommend attending one of our Q&A sessions to learn more about the opportunity, registration is mandatory: https://webinar.novastone-ca.com/
SEARCHER RESPONSIBILITIES
Establish together with us a search process aiming to generate sufficient deal flow with the ultimate goal of finding a business to acquire in accordance with pre-defined criteria
Manage the acquisition process with the support of our experienced Investment Management team
Step into the CEO role of the newly acquired business
Proactively generate and evaluate strategic growth options and business opportunities, develop long term business strategy and 100-day plans
Grow the business top line via impactful marketing and sales initiatives
Review product/service offerings, portfolio strategies, existing brands positioning and identify gaps and implement improvements
Manage geographical expansions, when required, preparing and successfully implementing market entrance strategies
Manage efficiency and ensure profitable growth
MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS
10+ years of professional experience
Academic achievement (Executive MBA or MBA degree preferred)
Min. 5+ years in leadership roles managing multiple teams across multiple geographies and locations
Min. 10+ years of proven track record of running and growing businesses or business units in France.
P&L responsibility
Having a strategic vision for a sector or an industry
Strong motivation towards entrepreneurship
Fluent in English and French
NICE-TO-HAVE REQUIREMENTS
M&A experience
Consulting experience from a top consulting firm
Experience managing and operating an SME
Owner, Founder or co-Founder of a Start-up
Experience in global business development, international expansion
Recent successful business transformation experience
Open mind towards learning, people and even failure
SELECTION PROCESS
Selected candidates will have in depth interviews, will take online assessments, will complete and present a business case assignment and will have a jury review of their investment thesis over several weeks
Also includes webinars and material for candidates to gather more information about the program and meet the NCA team
Final Assessment Center with the jury selection happens in February 2026
We are an Equal Opportunity program, and all submitted CVs pass through the same application process, regardless of gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, race, political affiliation, marital status, disability, age, parental status, or any other non-merit factor.
For more information on the program, our application and selection process please refer to our website www.novastone-ca.com.
About the Company
Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA) is a global firm tackling SME succession challenges through our Operator-Led Search Fund Program. We empower mid-career professionals to identify, acquire, and grow established Small to Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) facing succession transitions. By pairing experienced operators with SME owners facing succession challenges and connecting them with our NCA investor network to raise acquisition capital, we ensure smooth business continuity, sustainable growth, and successful leadership transi...
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