Senior Director Business Development

Warner Scott; United States; Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working environment

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Established national platform

Job summary

Warner Scott seeks a Senior Director of Business Development to lead a key US market with autonomy within an established national platform. The role focuses on originating engagements across Financial Advisory service lines and managing relationships with PE firms, investment banks, accounting and law firms to drive revenue growth.

You will work with dedicated execution teams to win engagements, develop proposals, and expand client relationships, taking ownership of revenue targets and market

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Financial Advisory, Transaction Advisory, or related professional services.
• Proven track record of originating new business and developing a sustainable book of relationships.
• Established network within Atlanta or Los Angeles market across PE, IB, or other referral sources.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to operate independently while collaborating with a national team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a business development strategy for the Atlanta or Los Angeles market.
• Originate new engagements across Valuation, Quality of Earnings, Transaction Opinions, CFO Advisory, and Risk Solutions.
• Build and maintain relationships with Private Equity, Investment Banks, Accounting Firms, Law Firms, and Corporate Development teams.
• Leverage national relationships to identify opportunities and cross-sell services.
• Work with senior leadership to develop proposals, win engagements, and grow client relationships.
• Represent the firm at industry events and networking opportunities.
• Take ownership of revenue targets, pipeline development, and long-term market growth.

Skills

Business development

Relationship management

Strategic planning

Sales leadership

Job description

We are working with a leading national financial advisory firm that is looking to appoint a Senior Director of Business Development as part of its continued expansion across the US.

The firm has an established national platform, offering a broad range of financial advisory services including Business Valuation, Transaction Advisory, Quality of Earnings, CFO Advisory, Transaction Opinions, and Risk Solutions.

This is an opportunity for an experienced business developer to take ownership of a key geographic market, leveraging an established national infrastructure while having the autonomy to develop new relationships, originate engagements, and drive revenue growth.

The position is entirely focused on business development and relationship management, with dedicated technical teams responsible for engagement execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a business development strategy across the Atlanta or Los Angeles market.
• Originate new engagements across the firm's financial advisory service lines, including Valuation, Quality of Earnings, Transaction Opinions, CFO Advisory, and Risk Solutions.
• Build and maintain relationships with Private Equity firms, Investment Banks, Accounting Firms, Law Firms, and Corporate Development teams.
• Leverage the firm's existing national relationships and infrastructure to identify new opportunities and cross-sell services.
• Work closely with senior leadership and technical service line professionals to develop proposals, win engagements, and expand client relationships.
• Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities.
• Take ownership of revenue targets, pipeline development, and long-term market growth.

Ideal Background

• 10+ years of experience within Financial Advisory, Transaction Advisory, Business Valuation, or a related professional services environment.
• A proven track record of originating new business and developing a sustainable book of relationships.
• An established network within the Atlanta or Los Angeles market, particularly across Private Equity, Investment Banking, or other transaction-related referral sources.
• Strong understanding of financial advisory services, with the ability to identify opportunities across multiple service lines.
• Experience working within a Big Four, national accounting firm, financial advisory consultancy, or specialist boutique.
• An entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to operate independently while collaborating with a wider national team.
• Strong communication skills and experience developing relationships with senior-level decision-makers.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Established National Platform: Join a recognized financial advisory business with an existing client base, established infrastructure, and a broad range of service offerings.
• Autonomy: Take ownership of your local market and business development strategy, with the flexibility to build relationships and pursue opportunities.
• Dedicated Execution Teams: Focus on originating business and developing client relationships without the responsibility of managing day-to-day engagement delivery.
• Cross-Selling Opportunities: Leverage an extensive range of advisory services and existing national relationships to generate additional revenue.
• Growth Potential: Play a key role in expanding the firm's presence in a strategic market, with opportunities for long-term career progression.
• Flexibility: Hybrid working environment, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package.