Private Equity Client Growth Executive

Ernst & Young; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is seeking a Client Executive to drive growth within our Private Equity Industry Group. You will engage with deal teams, portfolio operating partners, and management teams, focusing externally (about 80%) while collaborating with GCSP and account teams to deliver exceptional client service and revenue growth.

Key responsibilities include strategy, account planning, cross-functional collaboration, and leadership of account teams to deepen client relationships, expand market share, and mentor

Qualifications

• 12+ years of business development experience in professional services or solutions.
• Demonstrated experience in private equity is essential.
• Proven record of selling complex services at the C-level.
• Proven experience in client-facing business development roles, building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Experience managing complex global accounts, collaborating across geographies and functions, and working within an international team.
• Expert client management and influencing skills, with a solid understanding of the marketplace and industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Identify, originate and close new business opportunities, deepening client penetration and expanding market share.
• Develop a deep understanding of client needs, fund strategies, deal cycles, and value creation levers.
• Lead rigorous account planning and strategy development, collaborating with account teams to implement growth initiatives.
• Monitor progress on key initiatives, report outcomes, and drive continuous improvement by sharing learnings and best practices.
• Initiate, build and sustain exceptional client relationships with C-Suite and functional leaders within client organisations.
• Trusted advisor to the GCSP and senior leadership, with influence over account strategy.
• Serve as a proxy for the GCSP in client interactions, demonstrating executive presence and credibility at all levels.
• Spend the majority of your time engaging directly with clients, advocating for their needs, and proactively resolving issues.
• Build extensive networks across the firm and with client stakeholders, leveraging these relationships to deliver exceptional client experiences.

Skills

Business development

C-level selling

Client relationship management

Global accounts

Strategic account planning

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

EY is seeking a Client Executive to drive growth within our Private Equity Industry Group. You will engage with deal teams, portfolio operating partners, and management teams, focusing externally (about 80%) while collaborating with GCSP and account teams to deliver exceptional client service and revenue growth.

Key responsibilities include strategy, account planning, cross-functional collaboration, and leadership of account teams to deepen client relationships, expand market share, and mentor