Relationship Strategy & Enablement Director
Grant Thornton is seeking a Relationship Strategy & Enablement Director to join the Private Equity division. The role focuses on designing and delivering training programs that enhance relationship management capabilities across our PE teams, with emphasis on strategic client engagement, portfolio company interaction, and deal execution excellence.
Your Day-to-Day May Include
- Design and implement training modules focused on relationship management and strategic communication.
- Facilitate workshops and coaching sessions for managers, senior managers, directors, and senior leaders on best practices in client and stakeholder engagement.
- Develop onboarding programs for new hires entering relationship-focused roles in private equity.
- Provide subject‑matter expertise on cultivating and maintaining multi‑level relationships with investors, portfolio company executives, and external partners.
- Train teams on negotiation strategies, conflict resolution, and stakeholder alignment.
- Support the development of relationship strategies that drive long‑term value creation.
- Collaborate with P&C and Learning & Effectiveness teams to integrate relationship training into broader talent development initiatives.
- Assess training effectiveness through feedback, performance metrics, and ROI analysis.
- Continuously refine training content based on industry trends, internal needs, and participant feedback.
- Other duties as assigned.
You Have the Following Technical Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Talent Management, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in consulting, strategic operations, or training and development; ideally within professional services or PE environments.
- Proven experience in private equity, investment banking, or financial services with a focus on relationship management.
- Strong understanding of private equity investment cycles, portfolio management, and deal execution.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in adult learning, coaching, or corporate training required.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop and maintain outstanding internal and external relationships.
- Experience in developing and implementing processes and procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
- Advanced skills with Microsoft applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Highly collaborative and able to work within and through teams to achieve stated goals.
- Executive coaching certifications a plus.
- Ability to travel (up to 50%) as needed.
Salary Range
- Chicago, IL office only: $172,000 – $258,000 per year.
- Los Angeles, CA; Boston, MA; Iselin, NJ; New York, NY offices only: $185,760 – $278,640 per year.
- San Francisco, CA and San Jose, CA offices only: $197,800 – $296,700 per year.
Benefits
We offer comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, and paid leave programs, as well as employee assistance and professional development resources. For a full overview, please visit our rewards and benefits page.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Grant Thornton is committed to equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition, or any other characteristic protected by law. We provide reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws.
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