Leadership Advisor
2 days ago
Who You'll Work With
You will join ghSMART's team of leadership advisors, partnering with clients to solve their most critical business initiatives, being a trusted advisor on their key talent priorities. As the go-to resource for some of the world's most influential executives, you will provide a data-driven perspective to shape their leadership and talent strategies. The Value You Bring to Our Firm
- As a Senior Principal at ghSMART you will:
- Partner with private equity and corporate clients to assess, develop, and coach fund-level investors, CEOs, C-suite executives, and leadership teams across portfolios, functions, and geographies.
- Deliver actionable insights and high-impact recommendations on leadership challenges, organizational effectiveness, and team capability building.
- Advise clients on critical priorities such as CEO succession, leadership development, and team effectiveness.
- Cultivate and sustain trusted, long-term relationships with executive level clients, with an ability to influence through data, empathy, and a deep understanding of their motivations.
- Lead engagements by analyzing qualitative data, identifying key solutions, and driving strategic outcomes that shape client strategies.
- Empower teams and drive actionable outcomes that enhance leadership and organizational performance.
- Hear from our clients directly regarding the impact of our work.
- At ghSMART, we believe in helping you grow as an advisor, rooted in a culture of generosity and gratitude. As a Senior Principal, you will experience:
- Personalized Development: You'll receive ongoing coaching and mentoring from experienced colleagues to help you learn and achieve your career goals.
- Freedom to Choose: Our firm is different, you'll have the freedom and flexibility to chart your own career path within a firm full of opportunities—to choose what to work on, where, when, and with whom—while earning top compensation.
- World Class Capabilities: Work with a global team of diverse, extraordinary people who are dedicated to delivering exceptional results for clients.
- Meaningful impact, every day. Experience the challenge and privilege of becoming a trusted advisor—even a confidant—to influential leaders who run large, values driven organizations. You'll help our clients hire and develop talented, diverse teams that deliver valuable results.
- Career Autonomy: Have your voice and talents recognized. You'll thrive in our "flat" organization, where proactivity and ability are valued over bureaucracy and tenure. Every decision and action you take will be guided by our Values and Credo: "We exist to help leaders amplify their positive impact on the world."
- Comprehensive Benefits: top compensation, unlimited PTO,401K/pension contribution, paid parental leave and medical, dental and vision insurance.
- Learn why our consultants love working here.
- MBA, PhD, or equivalent (typically 7+ years of post-graduate experience) preferred.
- Exceptional ability to build and sustain relationships with senior-level clients.
- Strong analytical capabilities to generate insights from complex data sets.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and manage multiple client projects.
- A proven track record of success in leadership advisory, management consulting, or a related field.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly to executive audiences.
- Entrepreneurial spirit and a passion and curiosity for the topic of how leadership can elevate the performance of organizations
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Ready to elevate your career? At ghSMART, you'll advise top executives, shape impactful decisions, and enjoy the flexibility to design a fulfilling work-life balance. Join a team that values excellence, generosity, and personal growth while doing meaningful work.
ghSMART is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace across all of our global locations. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and ensure equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Our global policies and practices are designed to support an environment of respect and equity for all. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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