1898 & Co. · 1 day ago
Transaction Advisory Director - 1898 & Co.
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$220K/yr - $395K/yr
13+ years exp1898 & Co. is a consultancy that helps clients assess risks associated with investments in newly developed or operating projects. The Transaction Advisory Director will lead transaction advisory service offerings, manage business development, and ensure quality execution of projects while maintaining client relationships.
AnalyticsAsset ManagementBusiness DevelopmentConsulting
Responsibilities
You’ll collaborate with our Managing Directors and Business Line Directors to set financial targets for all transaction advisory-related services, such as sales, revenue, and profitability
You’ll work with leadership to define key objectives and align business plans with our brand’s goals and mission
You’ll work with the leadership team to prepare and manage a business plan for the strategic growth of these services across multiple business lines, including expansion of current and new service offerings, marketing activities, client retention and acquisition, and a staff growth plan
You’re at the forefront of business development and sales, coordinating with the leadership team and business development managers on marketing trips, conferences, opportunity identification, and proposals to grow these service offerings strategically
You will collaborate with project managers to ensure coverage of key client relationships to grow transaction advisory services
You’ll lead contract preparation and negotiations
In some instances, you’ll serve as a project manager, leading all aspects of project execution, including scope, schedule, and budget, and ensure quality control of deliverables
You’ll analyze and communicate project status, risks, schedule, and costs to all internal and external stakeholders
You’re confident in leading multi-disciplinary teams of engineers and analysts
Your communication and planning skills are vital in aligning expectations with our business objectives
You’ll facilitate timely, quality, and profitable execution of projects across multiple business lines and serve as project director and quality control leader for deliverables to ensure client satisfaction
You’re a curious seeker and passionate about personal and professional growth
You will mentor, train, and support the career development of project managers offering transaction advisory services
Your curious mind is willing to take strategic risks
You thrive on diverse perspectives, opinions, and experiences
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's of science in engineering, information technology, cybersecurity, finance, business, or a related field from an accredited program is required
Minimum of 13 years of experience
Expert knowledge within the fields of consulting, energy, power, and/or utilities
Expert computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience leading business development, sales, and pursuit efforts
Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a problem-solving environment
Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, and collaboration
General business and financial calculation knowledge
Experience with negotiation and commercial contracting
Ability to work with existing and new clients to identify new projects, articulate to the clients our ability to perform those projects, and translate that into the sale of consulting services
Ability to communicate with various business contacts to understand their needs and translate them into a scope of work that meets their desired outcomes
Ability to perform under pressure and tight deadlines, and to be effective in on-site work environments
Ability to travel
Preferred
Preference for experience in one or more of the following areas: Independent engineer services, Technical due diligence, Lender's technical advisor, Owner's engineer
Benefits
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401(k) retirement program
Insurance and disability
Time off and wellness programs
Company
1898 & Co.
1898 & Co. provides asset management, business strategy, and financial analysis services.
201-500 employees
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