Senior Managing Director, Joint Ventures & Partnerships

Ladders; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 210,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Specialist team access

Market expansion opportunities

Global firm collaboration

Industry leadership recognition

M&A support capabilities

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior Managing Director for Joint Ventures & Partnerships in Chicago. You will originate high-value advisory engagements, shape client strategy, and expand a differentiated market offering in joint ventures and partnerships.

Lead collaborations with senior executives, cross-functional teams, and a broad client base to grow revenue, visibility, and long-term relationships. This is a high-impact leadership role within Business Services.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant consulting, advisory, or corporate development experience.
• Experience with joint ventures and strategic alliances for Fortune 500 companies.
• Proven ability to originate and expand significant advisory engagements.
• Portable network of executive-level client relationships.
• Deep understanding of partnership structuring and governance.
• Track record of building or scaling teams or market positions.
• Excellent communication skills for driving growth and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Originate and close advisory engagements with senior executives.
• Develop and manage a sustainable pipeline of revenue opportunities.
• Deliver $2.5M-$5M in revenue within 12 months.
• Build and lead a differentiated offering within joint ventures and partnerships.
• Advise clients on partnership strategy and governance.
• Mentor and develop team members on engagements.
• Strengthen market visibility through thought leadership.

Skills

Executive relationship mgmt

JV/Strategic alliances

Origination of engagements

Executive network

Partnership governance

Team building

Clear communication

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Managing Director, Joint Ventures & Partnerships to join the team of a leader in the Business Services space.

This senior leadership role will drive growth for a specialized advisory practice focused on joint ventures and strategic partnerships. The position will be responsible for originating high-value engagements, shaping client strategy, and expanding a differentiated market offering. It also calls for close collaboration with senior executives, cross-functional colleagues, and team members to build revenue, visibility, and long-term client relationships.

Location: Chicago, IL

Compensation: $210,000-$250,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Originate and close advisory engagements with senior executives
• Develop and manage a sustainable pipeline of revenue opportunities
• Deliver $2.5M-$5M in revenue within 12 months
• Build and lead a differentiated offering within joint ventures and partnerships
• Advise clients on partnership strategy and governance
• Mentor and develop team members on engagements
• Strengthen market visibility through thought leadership

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant consulting, advisory, or corporate development experience
• Substantial experience with joint ventures and strategic alliances for Fortune 500 companies
• Proven ability to originate and expand significant advisory engagements
• Portable network of executive-level client relationships
• Deep understanding of partnership structuring and governance
• Track record of building or scaling teams or market positions
• Excellent communication skills for driving growth and collaboration

Benefits

• Access to an established specialist team and proprietary data
• Opportunity to expand into new sectors and buyer groups
• Collaboration with a global firm of 2,000+ professionals
• Recognition as a leader in a core discipline of joint ventures and partnerships
• Support from broader M&A and performance improvement capabilities

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every qualification- your background could be exactly what this team needs.