Private Equity BD Director: Growth & Strategy

Baker Tilly; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 158,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly seeks a Private Equity Business Development Director to accelerate growth across Tax, Assurance, and Consulting practices. This senior leader will identify and develop new business opportunities within the Private Equity sector in an assigned geography, while expanding client relationships and pursuing opportunities across portfolios.

The Director will partner with the Private Equity Industry Practice team to shape GTM strategies, driving industry-focused growth and cross-service

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Private Equity, Investment Banking, Transaction Advisory, Corporate Development, Financial Services, or related industries.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience selling or delivering tax, assurance, and/or consulting services within Private Equity, Transaction Advisory, or Financial Services environments.
• Demonstrated understanding of private equity investment strategies, mergers and acquisitions, transaction lifecycles, and portfolio company operations.
• Experience developing relationships with private equity funds/sponsors, operating partners, portfolio company executives, and related stakeholders.
• Excellent sales skills with a proven track record of achieving KPIs.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to connect with partners, senior management and PE executives.
• Driven and ambitious with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong understanding of emerging technologies supporting business development and client service delivery.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship; willingness to travel up to 50%.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate and manage a client-facing pipeline, including discovery, pursuit strategy, proposal development, and closing.
• Represent Baker Tilly across Tax, Assurance, and Consulting for the Private Equity ecosystem.
• Develop and execute fund/sponsor coverage strategies, strengthening sponsor relationships.
• Co-develop a territory sales plan and report progress to management.
• Craft clear, concise value propositions for PE firms, portfolio executives, and stakeholders.
• Lead deployment of cross-service strategies across lines and geographies.
• Maintain deep knowledge of service offerings and position throughout the investment lifecycle.
• Build and expand relationships with clients and centers of influence.
• Lead strategic account management to maximize new client acquisition and cross-service opportunities.
• Support industry GTM strategies and solutions for PE clients.
• Grow the practice through collaboration, thought leadership and differentiated solutions.
• Maintain accurate CRM pipeline and timely activity notes.

Skills

Sales leadership

Relationship building

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Travel commitment

Education

Undergraduate degree

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

Baker Tilly seeks a Private Equity Business Development Director to accelerate growth across Tax, Assurance, and Consulting practices. This senior leader will identify and develop new business opportunities within the Private Equity sector in an assigned geography, while expanding client relationships and pursuing opportunities across portfolios.

The Director will partner with the Private Equity Industry Practice team to shape GTM strategies, driving industry-focused growth and cross-service