Operations Intern

Operations Trainee — Career141 Executive SearchCOMPANY: Career141 Executive SearchPOSITION: Ops TraineePACKAGE: OPEN (Trainee stipend/package)LOCATION: Colombo 04, Sri LankaAbout Career141With over 20 years of excellence in executive search, Career141 has been a trusted partner in connecting leadership talent across 25+ countries and 15+ industries. Guided by our core values of quality & commitment, agility & innovation, integrity & ethics, and confidentiality & trust, we continue to drive impact across the regional and global recruitment landscape.Role OverviewWe are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Operations Trainee to support the operations function while building a strong foundation in business analysis, process improvement, and operational reporting. This is an excellent opportunity for a fresh graduate or early-career candidate to gain hands-on exposure to operational excellence in a fast-paced executive search environment, working closely with the Operations team and leadership.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist in end-to-end business analysis to help identify performance gaps and improvement areas.Support process improvement initiatives under guidance of senior team members.Help track basic budgeting and operational cost data.Assist with monitoring daily operations and team productivity.Support client communication and coordination to ensure smooth service delivery.Help build and maintain dashboards and operational trackers for weekly, monthly, and quarterly reviews.Assist in preparing Monthly & Quarterly Process Improvement vs Revenue Reports.Support KPI tracking and reporting across business functions.Coordinate with internal teams to ensure alignment and follow-through on tasks.Take on ad-hoc administrative and analytical tasks as assigned by the Operations team.Pre-RequisitesBachelor's degree (completed or final-year) in Business Administration, Operations, Data Science, or a related field.0–2 years of experience; internships or academic projects in operations, analytics, or business analysis are a plus.Strong analytical mindset with willingness to learn process improvement and reporting tools (Excel/dashboards).Good communication and coordination skills.Proactive, organized, and eager to take ownership of tasks.Exposure to budgeting/cost tracking is an added advantage but not required.