Riveron · 2 days ago
Director, Talent Management
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $200K/yrRiveron is a consulting firm that partners with clients to solve complex finance challenges. The Director, Talent Management will serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team, leading performance management and talent lifecycle activities for Managing Directors, while ensuring alignment with firm strategy and business objectives.
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Responsibilities
Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the CEO, segment leaders, and the ELT
Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement and enhance leadership effectiveness within a fast-paced, professional services environment
Provide objective guidance on decisions grounded in data, performance insights, and an understanding of firm culture, values, and DE&I priorities
Lead and continually enhance a best-in-class performance management function dedicated to the MD and MD+ population
Serve as a deeply engaged, senior-level resource who ensures year-round visibility, coaching, maintenance, and support around MD performance
Partner closely with Finance to source, validate, and share quantitative performance metrics regularly and on demand
Deliver clear analyses and insights to leadership that enable accurate tracking, real-time feedback, early identification of issues, and recognition of strong performance with the MD/MD+ community
Collaborate with the CEO and ELT to set expectations, communicate progress, and manage performance cycles end-to-end
Act as a performance advocate, supporting leaders and MDs to drive growth, development, and overall success
Evaluate and update MD performance profiles, metrics, and weightings to align with firm strategy and evolving business needs
Partner with HRBPs and Compensation to design, communicate, and execute all performance-related processes (scorecard creation, data feeds, check-ins, year-end reviews, calibration sessions, etc.)
Own and drive the complete MD/MD+ scorecard lifecycle, ensuring clarity, accountability, and alignment across segments
Collaborate with the ELT and segment leaders on scorecard inputs, priority areas, and weightings—ensuring consistency and a firmwide perspective
Serve as the central coordination point and provide ongoing visibility into performance (aligning with Finance on data inputs), which allows for dialogue with the MDs and leadership on where intervention/engagement is needed
Facilitate ELT discussions, performance readouts, and feedback loops to maintain visibility into progress and areas of intervention
Establish a consistent, standardized approach to MD integration and talent evaluation across all segments
Provide independent, objective insight into MD performance—recognizing that data is informative but not always definitive
Support leadership in understanding top and bottom performers, contextualizing results, and ensuring fair, productive dialogue about talent decisions
Partner with segment leaders and the ELT to assess succession scenarios, evaluate MD+ pipeline strength, and identify future leadership candidates
Develop plans to accelerate readiness for key roles (account, channel, market, etc.) and ensure long-term bench strength for the firm
Qualification
Required
High emotional intelligence with a presence that conveys credibility, trust, and sound judgment
Deep understanding of professional services, client delivery models, and performance dynamics in a consulting environment
Strong business and financial acumen with the ability to interpret metrics and guide talent strategy accordingly
Experience partnering with senior executives and influencing at all levels of the organization
Exceptional discretion with sensitive, confidential information
Operationally strong with the ability to design, implement, and optimize talent processes that scale
Skilled at prioritization, negotiation, and managing multiple, competing business needs
Thinks strategically and operates with a high level of ownership
A natural coach and mentor with the ability to challenge constructively and supportively
Benefits
Flexibility
Progressive benefits
Meaningful opportunities for impactful work that supports well-being in and out of the office
Company
Riveron
Riveron is a business advisory firm that offers professional consulting services for investors and operating organizations.
Founded in 2006
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-06-09Acquired
2019-05-16Private Equity
Leadership Team
Sam Shaw
Chief Executive Officer at Riveron
Drew Niehaus
Senior Managing Director
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