Corporate Governance Consultant

SquareWell Partners; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SquareWell Partners is looking for an Advisor/Consultant in Strategy & Governance to assist corporate clients. The role involves client engagement, team leadership, and business development with a focus on shareholder activism and governance. Candidates should have a strong academic background and previous consulting experience, plus excellent communication and leadership skills. This full-time position is based in London with a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Hybrid work model

Mentorship opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years in advising on governance, activism, strategy, or related fields.
• Strong academic record with a preferred MBA, JD or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analyses of client challenges and corporate governance practices.
• Mentor and guide analysts, fostering a learning culture.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Leadership qualities

Relationship management

Organizational skills

Innovative thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MBA or JD preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

SquareWell Partners (“SquareWell”) is seeking to expand its advisory team to support its corporate and investor clients. Ideal candidates will have a management consultancy and/or research background in shareholder activism, corporate transactions, corporate governance, and/or sustainability. While performing their duties, this professional will work closely with senior management teams of clients, helping them develop their strategies on shareholder-related topics.

The role will be based in London, UK. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. For more information, visit us at https://squarewell-partners.com/home/.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the “Advisor/Consultant – Strategy & Governance” include, but are not limited to, the following:

Client Engagement and Strategy

• Conduct analyses of client challenges, messaging gaps, and corporate governance practices vis-à-vis the company’s ownership structure and market trends.
• Develop and present company vulnerability assessments and shareholder engagement plans.
• Draft presentations and memos that are board-ready on topics of interest to corporate clients.
• Collect data and produce peer and best practice benchmark reports on selected topics (ranging from board practices to corporate transaction characteristics to compensation practices).
• Manage day-to-day client engagements and provide governance advice to senior executives.

Team Leadership and Development

• Mentor and guide analysts, fostering a learning culture.
• Lead teams in creating supporting materials and analyses.
• Leverage firm-wide expertise to solve client issues.

Business Development and Collaboration

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Prepare and execute pitch meetings with potential clients.
• Enhance the firm’s brand through thought leadership and market presence.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree with a strong academic record; MBA, JD, or equivalent preferred.
• 3+ years in advising on governance, activism, strategy, or related fields.

Skills and Competencies

• Respectful of Process and Planning.
• Self-initiator.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Leadership qualities with a collaborative mindset.
• Strong relationship management and organizational skills.
• Innovative, motivated, and commercially-aware thinker.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proficient in English. Japanese, German, Spanish, Italian, French, and/or Dutch would be an advantage.

Requirement Process

• There will likely be a large number of applications; as such, we may not be able to respond on an individual basis.
• The recruitment process involves an initial screener questionnaire, a case study, two interviews (one in person).
• SquareWell has adopted a hybrid work model where team members are expected to be in the office at least four days a week.

SquareWell Partners is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce. SquareWell Partners ensures equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy/maternity leave), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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