Director – Private Equity Client Executive

Overview

As Director – Private Equity Client Executive, you will lead strategic growth for EY’s Private Equity Industry Group by engaging deal teams, portfolio partners, and management. You’ll act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, drive new business, and coordinate cross-functional delivery with GCSP and account teams. The role is heavily externally focused, shaping client strategy and value creation while expanding market share. You will operate at executive levels to ensure exceptional client experiences and revenue growth.

Responsibilities

• Identify and close new business opportunities to deepen client penetration and expand market share
• Develop deep understanding of client needs, fund strategies, deal cycles, and value creation levers
• Lead account planning and growth initiatives in collaboration with account teams
• Monitor initiatives, report outcomes, and share learnings for continuous improvement
• Initiate and sustain executive relationships with C-Suite and senior leaders
• Serve as proxy for GCSP in client interactions, demonstrating credibility and executive presence
• Engage directly with clients, advocate for their needs, and resolve issues proactively
• Foster cross-functional collaboration with GCSP and internal teams to align delivery
• Mentor senior managers, lead high-level client meetings, and uphold confidentiality and integrity
• Drive cross-border collaboration and knowledge sharing across the firm
• Prepare and lead client meetings, coaching account teams toward high performance
• champion inclusive leadership and diverse teams
• Take ownership of personal development and mentor others
• Travel flexibility to meet client needs

Key requirements

• 12+ years of business development in professional services or solutions
• Demonstrated private equity experience is essential
• Proven track record selling complex services at executive levels (C-suite)
• Experience managing complex global accounts and working across geographies
• Strong client management, influencing skills, and market awareness

• Executive presence
• Strategic thinking
• Collaborative leadership
• Sales tools knowledge
• Go-to-market models understanding
• Account planning and strategy development

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