Director, Professional Services - Stout Strategy

Stout Risius Ross, LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible work schedules

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Stout Risius Ross, LLC is seeking Directors to join their Business & Professional Services practice in Virginia. You will lead teams in delivering value to big clients while fostering a boutique culture.

The ideal candidate has 7-10 years of consulting experience and a strong academic background. The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $145,000 to $300,000, plus a bonus plan and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in consulting and/or industry.
• Experience in commercial due diligence and transaction-related services.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to assess quality earnings.

Responsibilities

• Develop junior team members and account strategies.
• Support client investment decisions and M&A processes.
• Oversee original research and market dynamics analysis.

Skills

Business acumen

Analytical skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Networking

Education

BA or BS in economics, business, finance, or data science

Master’s degree in relevant field preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel)

Analytics tools (Tableau, R, Python)

Job description

Impact You’ll Make

Stout is looking for Directors to support our Business & Professional Services practice and join our growing firm. Expectations are high but empowering. You will lead teams in delivering value to clients, have direct access to leadership, and be heard. You will benefit from big firm clients with the high touch of a boutique culture.

Responsibilities

• Develop more junior team members on projects and empower the leadership team’s account strategies.
• Strategically develop and deliver strong work to an exclusive list of corporate clients and private equity firms.
• Support client investment decisions via due diligence initiatives and growth strategy engagements.
• Drive private‑equity and/or M&A‑related project processes from start-to-finish ensuring output meets standards for quality of insight and client impact.
• Support the analysis of marketplace trends, develop investment theses, and inform decision-making for clients.
• Develop thoughtful approaches, work plans, and frameworks to guide organizations with inorganic strategies, including buy‑side and sell‑side diligences.
• Manage the development and/or validation of financial, commercial, and strategic assumptions for corporate and financial buyers.
• Oversee and conduct original research, contact development, primary intelligence, and executive‑level interviewing to develop unique insight regarding market dynamics and strategic decisions.
• Oversee and support the development of best‑in‑class materials that exceed client expectations in terms of research depth, analytical rigor, and visualization.
• Partner with clients on engagements by cultivating a collaborative environment and providing high‑touch service.
• Develop mastery of Stout Strategy’s research, analytical approaches, and private‑equity expertise in key client industries.
• Coach and nurture junior staff, providing developmental opportunities on projects.
• Act as a role model for junior staff by embodying Stout’s values.

Qualifications

• BA or BS required with a clear track record of academic excellence in fields such as economics, business, finance, or data science.
• Master’s degree in business, management, finance, or other relevant degree preferred.
• 7–10 years of prior experience in consulting and/or industry, including experience in commercial due diligence and transaction‑related services to private equity fund clients.
• Strong business acumen, analytical skills, and aptitude for networking and executive‑level interviewing.
• Knowledge of assessing a target company’s quality earnings and cash flows.
• Strong communication, writing, and critical‑thinking skills.
• Dedicated, organized, detail‑oriented, accountable work ethic.
• Time‑management and multitasking abilities in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Advanced skill set in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Excel.
• Experience with analytics tools such as Tableau, R, Python, including modeling and statistical data analysis.
• Aptitude and/or experience in financial modeling and statistical data analysis.
• Foreign language capabilities are a plus.

How You’ll Thrive

• Take full ownership of engagements from kickoff through final delivery, driving clarity, accountability, and high‑quality outcomes.
• Lead with confidence in ambiguous, fast‑paced environments, structuring complex problems into actionable insights for senior decision makers.
• Build trusted relationships with clients by combining strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and responsive, high‑touch service.
• Develop and empower team members through proactive coaching, clear feedback, and meaningful delegation of responsibility.
• Contribute to practice growth by supporting account expansion, proposal development, recruiting, and continuous improvement of research methodologies.

Benefits

Stout offers a comprehensive Total Rewards program with competitive compensation, benefits, and wellness options tailored to support employees at every stage of life. We foster a culture of inclusion and respect, investing in professional growth through ongoing training, mentorship, employee resource groups, and clear performance feedback, ensuring employees can achieve their career goals. Flexible work schedules and a discretionary time‑off policy promote work‑life balance. Learn more about our benefits and commitment to your success: https://www.stout.com/en/careers/benefits.

Stout is an Equal Employment Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of valid job requirements, qualifications and merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.

Stout is required by applicable state and local laws to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The range for this role considers several factors including but not limited to prior work and industry experience, education level, and unique skills. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential related to the location at which the position may be filled. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $145,000.00 – $300,000.00 Annual. This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.