Executive Partner Affairs Lead — Strategy & Governance

Crowe; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Crowe is seeking a Manager, Partner Affairs to strategically guide partner lifecycles, governance, and cross-functional initiatives. You will collaborate with HR, Finance, Legal, and Executive teams to optimize performance, engagement, and growth across the partnership.

The role emphasizes executive communications, data analytics, and reporting to inform leadership decisions, with a focus on confidentiality and strategic impact in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field; advanced degree preferred or equivalent executive-level experience.
• 7+ years of experience in professional services, partnership governance, executive operations, strategy, finance, or related functions.
• Experience working with executive leadership teams and Boards.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, financial, and business planning skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and executive presentation skills.
• Ability to influence and build strong cross-functional relationships.
• Experience managing highly confidential matters with sound judgment and integrity.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams); experience with AI-enabled productivity tools preferred.
• Highly organized, proactive, detail-oriented, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage execution and continuous improvement of Partner lifecycle programs from nomination through retirement.
• Coordinate cross-functional execution across HR, Finance, Legal, Tax, Corporate Development, IT, and Business Units.
• Support Partner nomination, onboarding, performance management, income allocation, succession planning, education, engagement, and retirement processes.
• Analyze trends and recommend enhancements to Partner experience and operational effectiveness.
• Support governance processes for the Board of Directors and Board Committees.
• Coordinate Board elections, Partnership voting matters, governance documentation, and recurring governance calendars.
• Prepare executive analyses, presentations, and decision materials for the Board, Board Committees, and Executive Leadership.
• Ensure governance activities are executed with accuracy, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Manage complex cross-functional projects that advance the firm's partnership strategy.
• Develop business cases, research, benchmarking, and recommendations for new Partner programs and policies.
• Support growth initiatives in partnership with Corporate Development and executive leadership.
• Assist in development and coordination of Partner communications and Partner Portal content.
• Support planning and execution of the Annual Partner Meeting.
• Develop executive presentations for Boards, Management Committees, Business Unit leadership, and firmwide audiences.
• Develop dashboards, metrics, and reporting to support executive decision-making.
• Analyze Partner demographic, financial, compensation, and engagement data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Monitor Partner compensation relative to the firm's approved budget and financial performance, providing analyses and recommendations.
• Lead the year-end Partner compensation true-up process by analyzing firm financial results, calculating compensation adjustments, and preparing executive and Board reporting.
• Develop financial models, forecasts, and scenario analyses to support Partner Affairs initiatives.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Financial planning

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Confidentiality

Microsoft 365

AI productivity tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams)

AI-enabled productivity tools

Job description

Crowe is seeking a Manager, Partner Affairs to strategically guide partner lifecycles, governance, and cross-functional initiatives. You will collaborate with HR, Finance, Legal, and Executive teams to optimize performance, engagement, and growth across the partnership.

The role emphasizes executive communications, data analytics, and reporting to inform leadership decisions, with a focus on confidentiality and strategic impact in a fast-paced environment.