Banque Internationale à Luxembourg SA
CEO Through Acquisition USA 2026
Banque Internationale à Luxembourg SA, New York, New York, us, 10261
Overview
Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA) is a global firm headquartered in Switzerland that solves succession challenges faced by small to medium‑sized enterprises (SMEs) through our Operator‑Led Search Fund program. 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 an NCA Searcher, you will spearhead an up to 24‑month professional search in order to acquire one small‑ to 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.
Successful candidates will search, acquire and manage a company in
US .
Responsibilities
Establish 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 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;
Build a culture that embraces innovation and digital transformation;
Review product/service offerings, portfolio strategies, existing brands positioning and identify gaps and implement improvements;
Identify value creation opportunities, design the new product/service (NPD), define the go‑to‑market strategy and organise the commercial launch;
Manage geographical expansions, when required, preparing and successfully implementing market entrance strategies;
Manage efficiencies and ensure profitable growth.
Must‑haves
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. 5+ years of proven track record of running and growing businesses or large business units;
P&L responsibility;
Having a strategic vision for a sector or an industry;
Strong motivation towards entrepreneurship;
Lived and worked in the US for the last 10 years.
Nice‑to‑haves
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.
We offer Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA) is a global firm headquartered in Switzerland that solves succession challenges faced by small to medium‑sized enterprises (SMEs) through our Operator‑Led Search Fund program. We closely partner with experienced, mid‑career professionals with deep industry experience to locate, acquire, and grow small privately held companies. Our selection process for the program is highly competitive and includes several virtual interviews, case assignments and personality assessments.
Please note that we do not invest in start‑ups or scale‑ups and the program excludes distressed companies and turn‑arounds.
Selection Process
You will receive our full program description and be invited to record a one‑way video to complete your profile.
When selected, you will be invited to an orientation call with our Assessment Center team. You will discuss your investment thesis, sectors and industries of focus.
You will be invited to a second Zoom interview with the Assessment Center. You will pitch your investment thesis (sectors, industries, why is it a good industry or sector to invest in) and discuss your professional background in depth.
You will be invited to a third interview with one of our managing partners. This 45‑minute in‑depth interview covers your professional experience, motivation to join the program and your potential search case in greater detail.
You will be invited to our assessment center, a 50‑minute panel interview with a selected group of jurors. For this final stage, you will be requested to prepare a 15‑minute pitch on a specific case provided by the team.
Upon successful completion of all selection stages, you will be invited to join the program.
We encourage all applicants to follow our LinkedIn company page for updates on our recruitment cycles and tips on how to apply. Typical selection cycles last 12 to 15 weeks from the moment applications are open to the final assessment center.
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.
I acknowledge that I have read the Candidate Data Protection Notice of Novastone Capital Advisors and I agree that my data as well as my application files will be processed and stored according to the terms and duration defined by Novastone Capital Advisors.
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to partner with NCA to search, acquire and lead
a small or medium‑sized enterprise as Chief Executive Officer.
As an NCA Searcher, you will spearhead an up to 24‑month professional search in order to acquire one small‑ to 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.
Successful candidates will search, acquire and manage a company in
US .
Responsibilities
Establish 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 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;
Build a culture that embraces innovation and digital transformation;
Review product/service offerings, portfolio strategies, existing brands positioning and identify gaps and implement improvements;
Identify value creation opportunities, design the new product/service (NPD), define the go‑to‑market strategy and organise the commercial launch;
Manage geographical expansions, when required, preparing and successfully implementing market entrance strategies;
Manage efficiencies and ensure profitable growth.
Must‑haves
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. 5+ years of proven track record of running and growing businesses or large business units;
P&L responsibility;
Having a strategic vision for a sector or an industry;
Strong motivation towards entrepreneurship;
Lived and worked in the US for the last 10 years.
Nice‑to‑haves
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.
We offer Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA) is a global firm headquartered in Switzerland that solves succession challenges faced by small to medium‑sized enterprises (SMEs) through our Operator‑Led Search Fund program. We closely partner with experienced, mid‑career professionals with deep industry experience to locate, acquire, and grow small privately held companies. Our selection process for the program is highly competitive and includes several virtual interviews, case assignments and personality assessments.
Please note that we do not invest in start‑ups or scale‑ups and the program excludes distressed companies and turn‑arounds.
Selection Process
You will receive our full program description and be invited to record a one‑way video to complete your profile.
When selected, you will be invited to an orientation call with our Assessment Center team. You will discuss your investment thesis, sectors and industries of focus.
You will be invited to a second Zoom interview with the Assessment Center. You will pitch your investment thesis (sectors, industries, why is it a good industry or sector to invest in) and discuss your professional background in depth.
You will be invited to a third interview with one of our managing partners. This 45‑minute in‑depth interview covers your professional experience, motivation to join the program and your potential search case in greater detail.
You will be invited to our assessment center, a 50‑minute panel interview with a selected group of jurors. For this final stage, you will be requested to prepare a 15‑minute pitch on a specific case provided by the team.
Upon successful completion of all selection stages, you will be invited to join the program.
We encourage all applicants to follow our LinkedIn company page for updates on our recruitment cycles and tips on how to apply. Typical selection cycles last 12 to 15 weeks from the moment applications are open to the final assessment center.
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.
I acknowledge that I have read the Candidate Data Protection Notice of Novastone Capital Advisors and I agree that my data as well as my application files will be processed and stored according to the terms and duration defined by Novastone Capital Advisors.
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