Senior Consultant - Private Equity

Meraki Talent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Meraki Talent is seeking a Senior Consultant to own complex projects for Private Equity and Private Markets clients. You will guide teams, mentor juniors and manage key client interactions, while balancing analysis with strategic advisory responsibilities.

The role emphasizes leadership, stakeholder management and end-to-end delivery across multiple engagements, with opportunities to shape practice growth and client outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in consulting or related field.
• Experience delivering complex projects or programmes.
• Experience with Private Equity clients or financial services operations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of complex consulting projects and workstreams.
• Lead multiple engagements and mentor junior team members.
• Manage client meetings, Steering Committees and status updates.
• Support business development through proposals and client engagements.
• Ensure projects stay within scope, timelines and budget.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Project delivery

Analytical thinking

Team coaching

Job description

As a Senior Consultant, you will take ownership of delivering complex projects and programmes for leading Private Equity and Private Markets clients, using your subject-matter expertise to guide project teams and ensure high-quality outcomes.

You will lead client interactions, support specialist engagements such as vendor selections and operational reviews, and work closely with senior stakeholders. You will also coach and develop junior team members, manage project workstreams and balance hands-on analysis with strategic consulting responsibilities.

The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor to clients while contributing to the continued development and growth of the wider consulting practice.

Primary Responsibilities

• Take ownership of complex consulting projects and workstreams, applying subject-matter expertise across a range of engagements.
• Lead multiple consulting engagements simultaneously and take on increasing levels of responsibility within projects.
• Confidently manage external client meetings, including Steering Committees and regular project status meetings.
• Build leadership capability by mentoring, coaching and developing junior team members.
• Support individual progression through performance management and development activities.
• Provide subject-matter expertise across consulting engagements, with knowledge of Private Equity industry systems and processes beneficial.
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing, best practice and professional development initiatives.
• Support business development activities, including proposals, pitch materials and client engagement opportunities.
• Contribute to commercial discussions, including rate negotiations and project extensions.
• Operate within agreed project budgets, ensuring work is delivered efficiently and maintaining accurate time and financial records.

Experience

• 5+ years' experience in consulting, Private Equity, financial services or a related field.
• Experience delivering complex projects or programmes within a consulting or change environment.
• Experience working with Private Equity clients or within financial services operations is highly desirable.

Project Delivery

• Proven ability to deliver complex projects to agreed scope, timelines and budget.
• Experience with process mapping, business systems, operating model reviews or similar consulting activities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outputs in a fast-paced environment.

Workstream Management

• Experience independently managing project workstreams.
• Experience leading smaller project teams and coordinating resources to achieve project objectives.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Confidence leading client meetings, including Steering Committees and project status updates.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships and manage senior stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively.

Consulting & Analytical Skills

• Strong analytical thinking and structured problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong business analysis skills and the ability to translate business requirements into practical solutions.
• Commercial awareness and a strong understanding of client needs.

Methodologies

• Experience working with Agile and/or Waterfall delivery methodologies.
• Understanding of project delivery frameworks and structured consulting approaches.

Leadership & Coaching

• Ability to mentor and coach junior consultants.
• Demonstrated interest in developing others and supporting their career progression.
• Willingness to take on increasing leadership responsibility.

Technical & Process Understanding

• Understanding of business systems, processes and operating models.
• Exposure to Private Equity or Private Markets systems and processes would be advantageous.
• Strong ability to analyse data and translate findings into actionable recommendations.

Key Performance IndicatorsProject Delivery

• Successful delivery of projects to agreed scope, timelines and budget.
• Effective management of risks, issues and escalations.

Client Satisfaction

• Positive client feedback and strong long-term client relationships.
• Contribution to repeat engagements and future opportunities.

Quality of Work

• High standards of documentation, analysis and project deliverables.
• Consistent production of accurate, commercially relevant and client-ready outputs.

Leadership & Team Development

• Evidence of mentoring and coaching junior team members.
• Contribution to the development and progression of colleagues.
• Positive contribution to team culture.

Stakeholder Management

• Effective leadership of client meetings and stakeholder interactions.
• Clear communication and effective management of expectations.

Subject-Matter Expertise

• Demonstration of relevant industry and functional expertise.
• Ability to apply specialist knowledge effectively across client engagements.

Operational Efficiency

• Accurate time recording and financial management.
• Effective use of project resources and adherence to agreed budgets.

Commercial Contribution

• Contribution to proposals, pitches and business development activities.
• Support for commercial discussions and identification of potential opportunities.

Internal Contribution

• Active participation in internal initiatives.
• Contribution to knowledge sharing, best practice and continuous improvement