Private Equity Growth Director

Baker Tilly US; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 157,500 - 256,650; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly US is seeking a Senior Private Equity Business Development Director to accelerate growth across Tax, Assurance, and Consulting for a PE client base in the United States. You will drive pursuit strategy, build relationships with sponsors and portfolio companies, and shape GTM plans across geographies.

This leadership role requires a deep understanding of PE investment activity, portfolio operations, and value creation, with the ability to craft persuasive value propositions and lead

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 or Financial Services environments.
• Demonstrated understanding of private equity investment strategies, mergers and acquisitions, and exit strategies.
• Ability to build relationships with private equity funds/sponsors, operating partners, portfolio company executives, and lenders.
• Strong sales skills with a proven track record of achieving KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Generate and manage a client-facing pipeline, including discovery, strategy, proposals and closing activities.
• Represent the firm across Tax, Assurance, and Consulting services to the Private Equity ecosystem.
• Develop fund/sponsor coverage strategies to strengthen relationships and identify opportunities.
• Co-develop territory go-to-market plans and report progress weekly to leadership.
• Craft clear, compelling value propositions for PE clients and portfolio executives.
• Lead deployment of sales strategies to integrate services across lines and geographies.
• Maintain deep knowledge of service offerings and position them throughout the PE lifecycle.
• Build and grow relationships with new and existing clients and ensure client satisfaction.

Skills

Private Equity

Business Development

Sales Leadership

Strategic Planning

Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

Baker Tilly US is seeking a Senior Private Equity Business Development Director to accelerate growth across Tax, Assurance, and Consulting for a PE client base in the United States. You will drive pursuit strategy, build relationships with sponsors and portfolio companies, and shape GTM plans across geographies.

This leadership role requires a deep understanding of PE investment activity, portfolio operations, and value creation, with the ability to craft persuasive value propositions and lead