Strategic Partner Affairs Leader

Crowe; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Crowe is seeking a Manager, Partner Affairs in New York to lead strategy, governance, and executive operations for the firm’s partnership. You will direct cross-functional programs, manage compensation analytics, and work closely with the Director of Partner Affairs and senior leadership to drive growth and governance excellence.

Qualified candidates bring 7+ years in professional services, strong communication, and deep analytical skills, with advanced Microsoft 365 proficiency and interest in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field; advanced degree preferred or equivalent executive-level experience.
• 7+ years of experience in professional services, partnership governance, executive operations, strategy, finance, or related functions.
• Experience working with executive leadership teams and Boards.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, financial, and business planning skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and executive presentation skills.
• Ability to influence and build strong cross-functional relationships.
• Experience managing highly confidential matters with sound judgment and integrity.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams); experience with AI-enabled productivity tools preferred.
• Highly organized, proactive, detail-oriented, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage execution and continuous improvement of Partner lifecycle programs from nomination through retirement.
• Coordinate cross-functional execution across HR, Finance, Legal, Tax, Corporate Development, IT, and Business Units.
• Support Partner nomination, onboarding, performance management, income allocation, succession planning, education, engagement, and retirement processes.
• Analyze trends and recommend enhancements to Partner experience and operational effectiveness.
• Prepare executive analyses, presentations, and decision materials for the Board, Board Committees, and Executive Leadership.
• Develop dashboards, metrics, and reporting to support executive decision-making.
• Lead the year-end Partner compensation true-up process by analyzing firm financial results, calculating compensation adjustments, and preparing executive and Board reporting.
• Develop financial models, forecasts, and scenario analyses to support Partner Affairs initiatives and executive decision-making.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical

Financial planning

Executive communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive presentation

Influence & relationships

Confidentiality & judgment

Microsoft 365

AI-enabled productivity tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Advanced degree preferred or equivalent executive-level experience

Tools

Microsoft 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams)

AI-enabled productivity tools

Job description

Crowe is seeking a Manager, Partner Affairs in New York to lead strategy, governance, and executive operations for the firm’s partnership. You will direct cross-functional programs, manage compensation analytics, and work closely with the Director of Partner Affairs and senior leadership to drive growth and governance excellence.

Qualified candidates bring 7+ years in professional services, strong communication, and deep analytical skills, with advanced Microsoft 365 proficiency and interest in