Director - Strategy Lead - Private Markets

Our client, a fast-growing global consulting firm dedicated to leading digital and operational transformation projects for the alternative investment industry, including private equity, real estate, private debt, credit, and infrastructure is looking for a Director or Manager to join on a permanent basis.

Due to rapid growth and significant market opportunities, they have created a leadership position to oversee their practice within North America. This position reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for developing consulting services, collaborating with the broader leadership team on new business opportunities, and developing new service offerings. This role offers a high level of entrepreneurship and autonomy while working closely with the US team to build out the function.

Responsibilities

• Lead consulting engagements in the alternatives space, ensuring delivery excellence and client satisfaction.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director to develop capabilities and drive business development efforts.
• Manage the alternatives workstreams of large multi-asset projects, from scoping to delivery, ensuring successful outcomes, including working across internal wealth management and technology groups.
• Build and maintain deep client relationships, influencing key stakeholders at all levels.
• Utilize storytelling techniques and industry experience to enhance credibility and provoke insights.
• Provide subject matter expertise on alternative-related products and operational nuances.
• Drive engagement with operational groups to understand their specific needs and challenges.
• Contribute to thought leadership initiatives and knowledge sharing within the organization.

Qualifications

• Expertise within the software solutions industry, ideally within the FS space.
• 8 years of experience in private equity operations, with specific expertise in middle and back-office operations for accounting, reporting, system implementation, and deal management.
• Familiarity with a wide range of alternative operations and products including traditional fund investments, private equity, real assets, credit, retail alts, indirect holding, and full technology stack integration and reporting.
• Proven track record of building and maintaining deep client relationships.
• Ability to tailor key narratives that resonate with different operational groups including portfolio management, trading, deal teams, compliance, operations, finance, risk, and investor relations.
• Demonstrated success in leading consulting and technology delivery projects.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients and internal teams.
• Knowledge of large ERP systems such as BlackRock Aladdin/eFront Suite of Products, SimCorp Dimension.
• Willingness to travel as needed.