Grant Thornton
Relationship Strategy & Enablement Director
Grant Thornton, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Job Category: Sales
Degree Level: Bachelor’s Degree
Job Description Grant Thornton is seeking a Relationship Strategy & Enablement Director to join the team. Approved office locations can be found below.
About the Role At Grant Thornton, our unique combination of scale and agility along with our industry-specific focus helps us provide timely due diligence, transaction support and portfolio company value creation services.
Serving over 1600 PE-backed portfolio company clients with over 600 PE firm relationships, our wealth of experience in private equity helps us perform unparalleled tax and audit services for our PE firm clients and their portfolio companies.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to serve as the Relationship Strategy & Enablement Director within our Private Equity division. This role is responsible for designing and delivering training programs that enhance relationship management capabilities across our private equity teams, with a focus 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. Technical Skills and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Talent Management, or 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. Ability to identify opportunities for improvement and drive change.
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.
Base 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; San Jose, CA offices only: $197,800 – $296,700 per year.
Benefits
Benefits for internship positions: Interns are eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance programs, the employee assistance program, a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave and paid firm holidays during the internship period.
Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Seasonal employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance programs, the employee assistance program, a 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan as applicable, and a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.
Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.
Equal Employment Opportunity It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions (including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, working conditions, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, evaluations, and termination) are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of Grant Thornton to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. To make an accommodation request, please contact HR@us.gt.com.
Additional Details For Los Angeles Applicants only: The company will consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For Massachusetts Applicants only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Grant Thornton does not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment.
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Degree Level: Bachelor’s Degree
Job Description Grant Thornton is seeking a Relationship Strategy & Enablement Director to join the team. Approved office locations can be found below.
About the Role At Grant Thornton, our unique combination of scale and agility along with our industry-specific focus helps us provide timely due diligence, transaction support and portfolio company value creation services.
Serving over 1600 PE-backed portfolio company clients with over 600 PE firm relationships, our wealth of experience in private equity helps us perform unparalleled tax and audit services for our PE firm clients and their portfolio companies.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to serve as the Relationship Strategy & Enablement Director within our Private Equity division. This role is responsible for designing and delivering training programs that enhance relationship management capabilities across our private equity teams, with a focus 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. Technical Skills and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Talent Management, or 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. Ability to identify opportunities for improvement and drive change.
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.
Base 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; San Jose, CA offices only: $197,800 – $296,700 per year.
Benefits
Benefits for internship positions: Interns are eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance programs, the employee assistance program, a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave and paid firm holidays during the internship period.
Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Seasonal employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance programs, the employee assistance program, a 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan as applicable, and a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.
Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.
Equal Employment Opportunity It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions (including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, working conditions, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, evaluations, and termination) are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of Grant Thornton to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. To make an accommodation request, please contact HR@us.gt.com.
Additional Details For Los Angeles Applicants only: The company will consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For Massachusetts Applicants only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Grant Thornton does not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment.
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