Created in 2004, CAPZA is an established European private investment platform focused on small and mid-cap companies, which is part of BNP Paribas Asset Management Alts, a leading European alternative investment platform with over €300bn in assets under management.

With €10.3 billion of assets, CAPZA puts its experience and passion for investing at the service of investors in Europe and worldwide with its platform of 6 complementary areas of expertise: Growth Tech, Flex Equity, Flex Equity Mid-Market, Private Debt, Transition and Artemid.

CAPZA offers financing solutions to small and mid-cap companies at every stage of their development. Its unique platform allows CAPZA to support companies over the long term by providing them with custom made financing solutions (majority equity, minority equity, subordinated debt, senior debt, etc.). CAPZA is a generalist but has built up strong expertise in supporting companies in the health, technology and services sectors.
CAPZA has offices in Paris, Munich, Madrid, Milan and Amsterdam.

To further support CAPZA growth and enhance operating model and IT platform to meet business need CAPZA is seeking a Business Operations Officer.

Key accountabilities
The Business operations Officer will work closely with the COO and with various internal teams to:
• Support the delivery of cross‑functional projects—including digital, IT, ESG, organisational or business‑driven initiatives—by providing hands‑on project management and acting as a day‑to‑day partner to business owners to ensure successful outcomes.
• Further enhancements of the IT platform based on the Business needs defined and any future need (amongst others, Portfolio monitoring system and AI integration)
• Support all workstreams related to the integration of CAPZA to BNP Paribas Asset Management ALTS processes including alignment to sustainability and compliance policies and framework
• Strengthen, structure and optimise internal processes, helping to clarify roles, responsibilities and operational flows, and ensuring teams adopt efficient and scalable ways of working that support business execution.
• Contribute to change management and internal communication efforts to support the adoption of new processes, tools, and organizational initiatives
• Contribute to business‑driven analyses, operational deep dives and strategic reviews, preparing clear, structured and actionable recommendations for the leadership teams.

Scope
Cross functional support across business lines and transversal functions.
The business operations officer will report directly to the COO.

Are you our next Business Operations Officer?

• We are looking for a recent graduate or a candidate with up to 3 years’ experience, ideally with exposure to project management, operations, consulting or transformation roles supporting senior management in banking or asset management,
• Understanding of processes and the implications of technology, financial techniques and/or legislations related to Investment Management in general or Alternatives in particular,
• Strong organisational and structuring skills, with the ability to coordinate cross functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously and drive clear execution,
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and interact effectively with diverse teams and senior stakeholders,
• Analytical mindset, rigorous, and comfortable in synthesising complex information into clear, concise deliverables,
• Team player and able to work in an international environment,
• Fluent in English and French (written and spoken),
• Strong academic background in business administration, engineering, economics or a related field.

What are the next steps ? 

If your CV is shortlisted by our recruitment team, you will be invited to participate in one to three interviews at most with HR (Staffing Business Partner) and/or an operational manager.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are key values for the well-being and performance of our teams: all positions within the Group are open to everyone!