Director – Private Equity (PE)

Ref: EXEC-786

Salary: £  – £, per annum  

Location: London, England, United Kingdom

Type: Contract

We are looking for an accomplished Director in Private Equity (PE) to join our clients UK practice. This role is ideal for an experienced professional with a proven track record in driving value creation, managing transformations, and delivering strategic insights to PE clients and their portfolio companies. You will work closely with PE firms and their leadership teams across various industries to help unlock value, manage post-deal integrations, and support operational and strategic growth initiatives. As a senior leader, you will also play a key role in business development, team management, and thought leadership within the PE practice.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Client Relationship Management: Act as a trusted advisor to private equity clients and portfolio company executives, building and maintaining long-term relationships to drive client satisfaction and repeat engagements.
  • Value Creation Strategy: Develop and lead value creation programs that enhance operational efficiency, optimize revenue streams, and increase profitability for portfolio companies across a range of industries.
  • Post-Deal Integration: Oversee post-acquisition integration processes, ensuring seamless operational alignment, cultural integration, and achievement of strategic synergies.
  • Operational and Financial Diagnostics: Conduct in-depth operational and financial assessments to identify improvement opportunities, cost reduction potential, and growth avenues for PE-backed businesses.
  • Transformation and Change Management: Guide portfolio companies through transformation initiatives, including organizational restructuring, process optimization, digital transformation, and cost management.
  • Team Leadership & Mentorship: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of consultants and managers, fostering a high-performance culture focused on collaboration, learning, and excellence in client delivery.
  • Business Development: Drive practice growth by identifying new business opportunities, creating compelling proposals, and leading client pitches and presentations.
  • Thought Leadership & Market Presence: Strengthen the firm’s brand in the PE space by contributing to thought leadership initiatives, publishing insights, and participating in industry events and forums.

Key Qualifications:

  • Experience: Minimum of 10+ years in consulting or private equity advisory roles, with a focus on value creation, operational improvement, and post-merger integration for PE clients.
  • PE Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of the private equity landscape, including deal cycles, portfolio management, and common challenges in PE-backed businesses.
  • Analytical & Strategic Skills: Advanced analytical skills, with expertise in financial modeling, performance benchmarking, and strategic problem-solving.
  • Project Management: Proven track record of leading complex, multi-disciplinary projects and managing cross-functional teams in a consulting or client environment.
  • Communication & Influence: Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to build rapport with senior executives and influence key stakeholders.
  • Education: Master’s degree in business, finance, or a related field; an MBA or relevant professional certifications (e.g., ACA, CFA) are advantageous.
  • Flexibility & Mobility: Willingness to travel across the UK and internationally as needed.

What’s On Offer:

  • A high-impact, client-facing role with significant opportunities to shape PE engagements and add measurable value to portfolio companies.
  • A collaborative environment with access to senior partners, industry experts, and cutting-edge resources within a Big 4 firm.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package, with rewards for client development and successful project delivery.
  • Career progression opportunities, with pathways to more senior roles and increased leadership responsibilities within the PE practice.

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Chris Haywood
Director - Strategy & Consulting
Director - Strategy & Consulting
Chris is the Director of Strategy & Consulting at The Consultancy Group, specialising in Partner-level hires into Consulting across EMEA. He leads a dual-focused Strategy Practice: one team works with top Management Consultancies (MBB, Big 4, Boutiques), while the other sources world-class strategy professionals for corporate clients. Chris’s expertise spans industries such as technology, media, aerospace, financial services, and healthcare.

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