Director / Managing Director: Client Coverage

G3; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' holiday

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Flexible working

Equity

Job summary

G3 in London is seeking a senior, commercially minded professional to lead client relationships with private equity, corporate M&A and legal clients. The role focuses on new business origination, client coverage and long-term relationship growth within G3’s services.

You will manage top-tier clients, identify opportunities for repeat business, and collaborate with cross-border teams to deliver high-quality outcomes while working in a hybrid model from London.

Qualifications

• Senior, commercially minded professional with a strong client-facing background from consultancy, investment banking, law, policy or intelligence.
• Proven track record in engaging with private equity funds and their deal teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English; additional languages desirable.

Responsibilities

• New Business & Origination: identify and develop opportunities within PE, legal and corporate M&A; build relationships with senior stakeholders; lead outreach and opportunity development.
• Client Management & Development: manage and grow existing PE client relationships; seek repeat business; coordinate with execution teams to ensure high-quality client experience; understand clients' priorities.

Skills

Client coverage

Business development

Origination

Relationship management

English fluency

Job description

G3 is a market leader in the intelligence and investigations sector. It is one the largest human-source-focused intelligence firm headquartered in the UK and holds a leading position in most major financial and legal hubs worldwide.

G3's intelligence offering helps C-suite, boards, legal and deal teams make the decisions that matter most to their organisations.

We work alongside clients, including many of the largest companies, law firms, and sovereign wealth and private equity funds, on many of the world's most significant corporate actions, advising on M&A, regulatory and policy matters, and senior appointments.

We also provide investigations and dispute advice, helping clients investigate fraud, support legal strategies and recover assets, alongside cyber advice to help defend against the prevailing threat environment.

Clients turn to G3 when they need a better understanding of a commercial risk, a regulatory environment or an executive team, and value the independence and discretion of our work.

G3 has been established for over 25 years, has a diverse and talented team across its office hubs, and is supported by Senior Advisers, including former heads of the US, UK, and Australian intelligence services, former Chairs of global banks, and former managing partners of law firms.

The Role

We are looking for a Director / Managing Director to lead and develop G3's relationships with private equity, corporate M&A and legal clients.

The role sits within G3's Business Development team and will focus on client coverage, business origination, and developing long-term relationships with private equity funds and their deal teams.

This is a highly client-facing role, based in London. Success will be measured by the ability to develop new relationships, generate new business and grow repeat business across G3's services.

The role will involve:

New Business & Origination

• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the private equity, legal and corporate M&A sectors.
• Build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders and deal teams
• Proactively identify opportunities to introduce G3's services and develop new lines of work.
• Lead client outreach and business development initiatives from initial engagement through to opportunity development.

Client Management & Development

• Take responsibility for managing and developing existing private equity client relationships.
• Maintain strong, long-term relationships beyond individual projects and identify opportunities for repeat business.
• Re-engage with clients who have not worked with G3 recently and identify opportunities to renew the relationship.
• Work closely with G3's execution teams to support client communication, manage expectations and ensure a high-quality client experience.
• Develop a strong understanding of clients' businesses, priorities and evolving needs.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a senior, commercially minded professional with a strong client-facing background from management consultancy, investment banking, law, policy or intelligence, and a demonstrable track record of engaging with private equity funds and their deal teams.

You will ideally bring:

• A strong network and established relationships within the private equity and M&A community.
• A proven track record in business development, client coverage, origination or relationship management.
• The ability to engage credibly with senior decision-makers and build trusted, long-term relationships.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commercial and entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities and turn relationships into business.
• The ability to work collaboratively across G3's global teams and contribute to the continued growth of the business.
• Fluency in English. Additional languages are desirable.
• Compensation: Competitive, based on experience
• Equity: Competitive
• 25 days' holiday per year, in addition to bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible working: A balance of home and office working

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, gender, disability or any other characteristic.

We conduct rolling interviews to ensure a timely hiring process, so candidates are encouraged to apply early, as the position may close once a suitable candidate is found.