Grant Thornton (US) · 4 hours ago
Relationship Strategy & Enablement Director
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$172K/yr - $258K/yr
10+ years expGrant Thornton is a leading professional services firm seeking a Relationship Strategy & Enablement Director to enhance relationship management capabilities within their Private Equity division. This role focuses on designing and delivering training programs aimed at improving strategic client engagement and deal execution excellence.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Ability to travel (up to 50%) as needed
Preferred
Executive coaching certifications a plus
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance programs
Employee assistance program
Minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave
Paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period
401(k) savings plan
Employee retirement plan
Discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance
Company
Grant Thornton (US)
In the US, Grant Thornton LLP and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (and their respective subsidiary entities) practice as an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations and professional standards.
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