Apertura is the only fully bilingual U.S., Canadian and Latin American technical services outsourcing company that supports companies worldwide, offering an extensive range of services including financial analysis, due diligence, cybersecurity, commercial and civil engineering
Apertura was founded by senior leaders and experts from Emmersion, who partnered with Listos to create a unique alliance leveraging their talent recruitment expertise. This partnership brought together the global capabilities to take talent outsourcing services to the next level, creating an efficient and differentiated approach by offering a turnkey managed solution.
Domiciled in the United States and managed by an experienced team of senior analysts from North America, Apertura with dozens of analysts, researchers and professionals provides a quality outsourcing solution for companies, private equity and debt funds, venture capital, startups, family offices, SPACs, institutional investors, search funds, and more in the Americas, Europe and Asia.
About Us
Apertura is the only fully bilingual technical services outsourcing company that supports independent sponsors, capital providers, startups and the lower middle market in the U.S., Canada, Europe and Australia.
Apertura was founded by Emmersion Capital, carved out from its financial services group, and partnered with the Ventura Family Office to leverage their talent recruitment expertise in the Americas. This partnership brought together the global capabilities to take talent outsourcing services to the next level, creating an efficient and differentiated approach by offering a turnkey managed solution for investors and those seeking investment.
Domiciled in the United States and managed by an experienced team of senior analysts from North and South America, Apertura’s analysts, engineers, researchers and other professionals provides a quality outsourcing solution with an investment focus and a thesis of profitability, efficiencies and growth.
Company Partners
Managing partner of Apertura, providing executive management of the portfolio company.
More than 15 years of experience in investment advisory and new market opportunities in the Americas.
Experts in international investment strategy, business and partnership development, BPO, and the exporting of services from LATAM to the United States.
Current investments in skilled labor outsourcing, supply chain and logistics.
Portfolio company of the Ventura Family Office.
HR extension for local and multinational customers, helping them to find and manage the best qualified talent.
Contract staffing company with more than 45 years in the Latin American market.
Manage 15,000+ workers in Colombia and 60,000+ in Latin America for 200+ of the most admired local and international companies.
Meet Our Team
Meet Our Team
STEPHEN MARKS
Managing Partner
Emmersion Capital
JUAN F. JIMÉNEZ
Our
Partner
MENG H. KANG
Our
Partner
STEPHEN MARKS
Managing Partner
JUAN F. JIMÉNEZ
Director
MENG H. KANG
Director
Natalia Morales
Human Resource
Manager
Lenny Dacanay
Head of Global
Business
Development
Fabian Montalvo
Business
Development
Manager
Ximena Bravo
Head of Marketing
Maria F. Ahumada
Senior Operations
Analyst
Juan Osorio
Senior Research
Analyst
Supported by dozens of analysts, researchers and professionals in the Americas.
At APERTURA we are looking for an Admin & Data associate who is in charge of managing databases and communicating with our clients.
We offer:
Freelance work depending on customer demand
Schedule flexibility
Work from home
Payment in USD ($6 USD per hour)
Virtual projects from the US
Responsibilities:
Fill out databases and make reports weekly in Excel.
Invoice reminders and communicate constantly with our clients via email and voice calls.
Learn to use our accounting software to follow the tasks.
Requirements:
You must have your own computer
Ability to learn how to manage project management software.
Minimum of 1 year of experience as a data analyst or project manager.
Availability to work 3 hours diary.
Experience in analysis and business growth.
Must be proactive.
Excellent writing and proofreading skills in English
Advanced written and spoken English (B2-C1).
About APERTURA:
With dozens of analysts and researchers available, Apertura is the only fully bilingual research and financial analysis outsourcing company in Latin America to support investors in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Located in the United States and managed by an experienced team of senior analysts from North America, Apertura offers a quality outsourcing solution for companies, private equity and debt funds, venture capital, start-ups, Family offices, SPAC, institutional investors, search funds, and more.
Project Manager (Remote/Freelance)
Job Overview:
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Project Manager to join our team on a remote and freelance basis. In this role, you will work closely with our senior project manager to assist in handling various projects within our organization. The ideal candidate should be well-versed in project management methodologies, possess excellent communication skills, and demonstrate a strong ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with the senior project manager to plan, execute, and close projects.
Assist in defining project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
Create and maintain project documentation, including project plans, timelines, and progress reports.
Coordinate project resources, both internal and external, to ensure timely and successful project delivery.
Communicate effectively with team members, clients, and stakeholders to provide project updates and address concerns.
Identify and mitigate project risks and issues to ensure project success.
Support the senior project manager in monitoring project budgets and resource allocations.
Foster a collaborative and positive team environment.
Work independently and make informed decisions to contribute to the overall success of the projects.
Qualifications:
Proven experience in project management or a related field.
Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies.
Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote work environment.
Detail-oriented and capable of delivering high-quality work within established deadlines.
Requirements:
A bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
Proficiency in project management software and tools.
Previous experience in a remote work environment.
Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements.
Availability for regular communication and coordination with team members.
You must have your own computer.
Must be proactive.
Excellent writing and proofreading skills in English
Advanced written and spoken English (B2-C1).
We offer:
Freelance work depending on customer demand.
Schedule flexibility
Work from home
Payment in USD ($10 USD per hour)
Virtual projects from the US.
About APERTURA:
With dozens of analysts and researchers available, Apertura is the only fully bilingual research and financial analysis outsourcing company in Latin America to support investors in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Located in the United States and managed by an experienced team of senior analysts from North America, Apertura offers a quality outsourcing solution for companies, private equity and debt funds, venture capital, start-ups, Family offices, SPAC, institutional investors, search funds, and more.
Cybersecurity Consultant – Freelance
Responsibilities:
As a Freelance Cybersecurity Consultant, your primary role will be to provide cybersecurity due diligence assistance for Apertura’s client acquisition activities. Your responsibilities include:
Cybersecurity Assessments: Perform cybersecurity assessments and audits, including penetration tests, to evaluate the security systems and practices of target companies. Provide feedback and recommendations based on your findings.
Vulnerability Analysis: Conduct in-depth analysis of vulnerabilities within target companies prior to acquisition. Identify potential security risks, weaknesses, and threats.
Cost of Mitigation Assessment: Calculate the cost of mitigating identified vulnerabilities, which may include the need for additional personnel, data rooms, software, and other resources.
Recommendation Reporting: Prepare comprehensive reports detailing vulnerabilities, cost assessments for mitigation, and strategic recommendations for integrating the acquired companies into Apertura’s platform or parent companies.
Requirements:
To excel in this role, you should meet the following requirements:
Own Computer: You must have access to your own computer.
Google Docs Experience: Proficiency in using Google Docs for documentation and collaboration.
Cybersecurity Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Cybersecurity engineer or consultant, with a strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices.
Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical capabilities to identify vulnerabilities and assess their impact.
Reporting Skills: Ability to present vulnerability and recommendation data effectively using detailed reports and graphical representations.
Language Proficiency: Advanced English language skills (C1-C2) for clear communication and documentation (exclusive).
We Offer:
Freelance Work: Opportunities for freelance work depending on customer demand.
Career Growth: Learn from various industries and companies and foster your growth within Apertura.
Schedule Flexibility: Enjoy flexibility in your work hours.
Remote Work: The ability to work from the comfort of your own home.
Competitive Compensation: Payment in USD per hour.
Virtual Projects: Engage in virtual projects with clients from the United States.
About APERTURA:
Apertura is a unique and fully bilingual research and financial analysis outsourcing company located in Latin America, supporting investors across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Managed by an experienced team of senior analysts from North America, Apertura offers quality outsourcing solutions for a wide range of clients, including companies, private equity and debt funds, venture capital, startups, family offices, SPACs, institutional investors, search funds, and more.
Cybersecurity Engineer
At Apertura we are looking for a Security Analyst II. The Security Analyst II is focused on client facing front-line security monitoring for Managed Services as well as performing advanced Threat Analysis research and team activities. The Security Analyst II will utilize technical knowledge, proprietary tools and polite professional etiquette while performing the following duties:
Monitor and Triage Client security alerts
Identify Opportunities for improving client security posture
Investigate Security Incidents to determine cause and provide details to clients
Maintain knowledge of industry-wide attacks
Provide proactive analysis of customer intrusions, incidents, and vulnerabilities
Provide interpretation and technical security guidance to assist with higher tier analysis and customer escalation
Assist with peer mentoring and team knowledge sharing
Must have general skills/knowledge in some of the following:
Information security
Network security architecture and design
SIEM, Syslog and other logging applications
Routers and access control devices
TCP/IP networking
Firewall/IPS/ATD Foundations
Cybersecurity Foundations
SIEM Logging Foundations
Desired experience:
2 or more years of information security or networking experience
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
Strong communication skills
Self managed and team oriented
Detail Oriented
Highly motivated
Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent
English Level B2 /C1
Preferred:
Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology
At least 3 year of experience in Information Security or Networking
Familiarity with Unix,Python, C++, Java, Powershell/bash
Certified in Security related Industry, Vendor, or Professional Certification
Marketing Support Associate
In Apertura we are looking for a Marketing Support Associate for one of our clients. This person will be providing support to our engineering team in various areas including data analysis, digital marketing, schedule creation and project management. This role requires candidate who can work independently, take ownership of work, and proactively seek opportunities to improve our sales, marketing, and deliverable efforts.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with team to execute and optimize production calendar.
Manage and update website ensuring content is relevant, up to date and accurate.
Stay up to date with latest marketing trends and technologies and make recommendations of how we can incorporate into our marketing efforts.
Communicate and support clients as extension of engineering and sales team.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior consulting experience.
Ability to self-prioritize.
Experience with OEM manufactures working with sales, marketing, and SE’s.
Experience with channel partners including distribution.
Troubleshooting experience.
Passion for Identity Access Management + Information Security
Responsible for maintaining, engineering and operating the IT infrastructure. They are responsible for daily infrastructure administration (storage, network, firewalls, VMWare, IT / security applications) and act as an escalation point for Systems Administrators.
This individual needs to understand the complex interactions of technical systems (networks, storage, virtualization, security) and have good troubleshooting skills. They will be responsible for engineering highly available technical solutions that support mission critical platforms. They will engage other team members and support vendors as needed in order to resolve all technical issues in a timely manner. This individual will occasionally work after hours as needed, in order to support staff, perform updates, etc.
Job description
We are looking for an eager and motivated individual. Ideally, this individual possesses a strong desire to learn and grow. As IT, we are responsible for maintaining the infrastructure upon which most services are built. As such, the efficient planning and operation of the infrastructure is critical to the success of the business. The Systems Engineers are responsible for the entirety of the infrastructure, from the physical hardware to the applications that monitor it. We are looking for someone who has advanced IT skills and experience, who can immediately contribute to the team. However, given the scope of the role, this position provides ample opportunity for growth and ownership.
Job Responsibilities
Tier 2 support (cover for Admins and take escalations)
Firewall Administration – tunnels, SSL VPN, policies, troubleshooting, etc.
Network Administration (switches, ISP, routers)
vSphere (ESXi, vCenter, etc) administration
Backup and Replication – administration andStorage administration (Nimble, Pure Storage)
CyberArk Administration
Duo Administration – SSO, Applications, MFA etc.
Infrastructure Monitoring (Nagios, etc)
Palo Alto XDR Administration and Configuration
Email flow and email security (Mimecast, Exchange Online)
DR / Secondary site administration (all infrastructure / applications)
IR responsibilities as needed
Collaborate with other teams for support, troubleshooting, etc.
Vulnerability scanning (Nessus)
Vulnerability remediation and tracking
Knowledge and Experience Requirements
8-10 years of IT experience (Helpdesk, Admin, Engineer, etc)
1-3 years of IT Engineering experience
5-7 years of infrastructure experience (networking, storage, virtualization)
5-7 years of firewall administration experience
1-3 years VMWare experience
1-3 years of security experience
SSL VPN Config and Troubleshooting
Active Directory / Hybrid Azure AD
Enterprise networking models
Highly Available infrastructure setup and troubleshooting
Proficient with Windows and Linux
Other Skill Requirements
Must be able to work independently and track time on projects using ClickUp
Must be able to communicate complex technical issues to IT staff and non-technical coworkers
Must be able to plan and manage small to medium projects
Must possess excellent troubleshooting skills and be able to contribute to collaborative problem Solving
Education Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent (Required)
Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or related discipline (Preferred)
Relevant Professional Certifications (Preferred)
Financial Analyst
Remote – Freelance – 5 years experience – Advanced English Level (B2-C2)
At Apertura we are looking for financial analysts to be responsible for forecasting revenues and expenditures, creating business plans, developing and managing financial models and advising growing companies regarding their future budget needs. Compensation is in USD.
Responsibilities:
Develop financial models through benchmarking and process analysis
Forecast quarterly and annual profits
Develop cost forecasts
Analyze and generate reports based on the current financial statement
Meet all customers’ deadlines
Requirements:
Minimum 5 years experience as a financial analyst
Professional experience as a bank or company analyst or in asset management
Knowledge of project management software
Experience with Google Docs and MS Excel (creating spreadsheets and using advanced formulas)
Be able to work with deadlines
Excellent analytical capabilities
Ability to present financial data using detailed reports and graphs
At Apertura, we are looking for a manager to oversee the daily management and the
proper functioning of the company as well as implement business strategies for one of
our clients.
Responsibilities:
Supervise business operations.
Manage client relations.
Coordinate planning and execution of projects.
Review that projects are being carried out under the established parameters,
as well as the company´s policies.
Analyze information and processes to develop more effective or efficient processes or strategies.
Manage that the projects carried out have enough people for their development.
Ensure compliance in the processes of development and delivery of projects.
Be responsible for the quality control of projects, including reviews.
Do marketing and help promote the brand to potential customers.
Management of the marketing team and sales outreach.
Generate new clients for the company.
Requirements:
You must have your own computer.
Experience with Google Docs, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
Advanced written and spoken English.
Ability to learn how to use project management software.
Minimum of 5 years of experience as a project manager.
Ability to lead multiple projects at once.
Previous experience leading/managing teams and companies.
Ability to review financial models, business plans, research, and other
deliverables to verify their quality.
At Apertura, we are looking for a Cybersecurity Specialist to provide protection during
software development and make sure that networks are safe from external threats.
Responsibilities:
Determine security violations and inefficiencies by conducting periodic audits.
Upgrade networks and infrastructure systems.
Implement and maintain security controls.
Identify and solve potential and actual security problems.
Assess the current situation, evaluating trends and anticipating security requirements.
Keep users informed by preparing performance reports; communicating system status.
Maintain quality service by following organization standards.
Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops.
Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Requirements:
Proven work experience as a Cyber Security Specialist or similar role.
Hands-on experience analyzing high volumes of logs, network data and other attack artifacts.
Experience with vulnerability scanning solutions.
Proficiency with antivirus and security software.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work
experience.
You must have your own computer.
Experience with Google Docs, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
Advanced written and spoken English.
Ability to learn how to use project management software.