Private Equity Growth Director

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

Job summary

Baker Tilly's Private Equity Business Development Director in Chicago leads growth across Tax, Assurance, and Consulting, identifying opportunities within the PE ecosystem and developing client relationships from sponsor to portfolio company.

You will craft go-to-market plans, collaborate across service lines, manage a pipeline, and drive revenue while traveling up to 50% to meet clients and attend industry events.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Private Equity, Investment Banking, Transaction Advisory, Corporate Development or related industries.
• Minimum of 10 years selling or delivering tax, assurance, and/or consulting services within Private Equity or Financial Services.
• Demonstrated understanding of PE strategies, M&A lifecycles, portfolio ops, value creation and exit strategies.

Responsibilities

• Generate and manage a client-facing pipeline in the Private Equity ecosystem.
• Represent Baker Tilly across Tax, Assurance and Consulting services for PE sponsors and portfolio companies.
• Develop fund/sponsor coverage strategies and territory go-to-market plans.
• Collaborate across service lines to craft integrated client solutions for PE clients.
• Maintain CRM discipline and an up-to-date pipeline; travel as needed to meet clients.

Skills

Sales skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Travel up to 50%

Education

Undergraduate degree

Graduate degree

Job description

Baker Tilly's Private Equity Business Development Director in Chicago leads growth across Tax, Assurance, and Consulting, identifying opportunities within the PE ecosystem and developing client relationships from sponsor to portfolio company.

You will craft go-to-market plans, collaborate across service lines, manage a pipeline, and drive revenue while traveling up to 50% to meet clients and attend industry events.