PE Growth Director: Executive Relationships & Origination

Grant Thornton (US); Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 185,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton is seeking a Private Equity Director Client Relationship Executive to drive growth through trusted executive relationships across private equity funds and portfolio companies. The role centers on Commercial Due Diligence and expanding M&A opportunities, operating at the intersection of strategy, pursuit leadership, and relationship management.

Responsibilities include originating new business, leading account strategy, and shaping solutions for PE clients, with daily prospecting,

Qualifications

• 10+ years in professional services with PE exposure or PE-backed businesses.
• Proven ability to build executive-level relationships with PE fund leaders.
• Experience shaping multi-year programs and advisory solutions.

Responsibilities

• Active Prospecting & Business Origination with PE funds and portfolio companies.
• Lead account strategies focused on Commercial Due Diligence and advisory opportunities.
• Architect deals and solutions, translating client needs into repeatable programs.
• Drive pursuit leadership, pricing, and governance for measurable outcomes.
• Maintain executive presence with Board/C‑suite and senior partners.

Skills

Executive relationship management

PE/business development

Sales & origination

Solution selling

Negotiation

Executive storytelling

Strategic go-to-market

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

MBA preferred

Tools

CRM/OneView

MS Office/PowerPoint

Job description

Grant Thornton is seeking a Private Equity Director Client Relationship Executive to drive growth through trusted executive relationships across private equity funds and portfolio companies. The role centers on Commercial Due Diligence and expanding M&A opportunities, operating at the intersection of strategy, pursuit leadership, and relationship management.

Responsibilities include originating new business, leading account strategy, and shaping solutions for PE clients, with daily prospecting,