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Grant Thornton is seeking a Private Equity Client Relationship Senior Associate to join the team in New York, NY.

The Private Equity Client Relationship Senior Associate is a key contributor to Grant Thornton’s growth strategy in the private equity sector. This role partners with senior private equity executives to drive new account acquisition, strengthen existing relationships, and expand the firm’s tax, audit, and advisory services across target markets. The position requires a relationship-oriented professional with strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills who thrives in a dynamic, client-facing environment. The role will transition, over time, to a self-sustaining business development executive.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions

+ Collaborate with senior private equity executives to identify, pursue, and secure new client relationships while supporting the growth of existing accounts.

+ Assist in the sale and delivery of Grant Thornton’s tax, audit, and advisory services to private equity firms and their portfolio companies.

+ Engage directly with investment and operating executives at both the fund and portfolio company levels on issue analysis, solution proposals, engagement management and client satisfaction.

+ Support business development initiatives by assisting in opening new doors, generating opportunities, and expanding relationships across industries and service lines.

+ Coordinate with internal teams to ensure seamless collaboration, communication, and execution of pursuits.

+ Identify, qualify, and pursue new sales opportunities with prospects and select existing client accounts as a team or sole contributor.

+ Build effective, collaborative relationships with key decision-makers at private equity firms.

+ Develop and be responsible for updating account plans and relationship maps to broaden client relationships

+ Participate in sales presentations and conduct face-to-face or virtual meetings with prospects.

+ Work directly with Partners, Principals, and Managing Directors to manage the pursuit process

+ Represent Grant Thornton in industry organizations and informal networks to build and sustain a robust set of professional relationships.

+ Partner with marketing to execute events and outreach campaigns that engage targets and strengthen the Grant Thornton brand.

+ Collaborate with functional, industry, and geographic service line leaders to maximize cross-selling opportunities.

+ Other duties as assigned.

Success Criteria

+ Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple initiatives with precision and urgency.

+ Strong analytical skills to synthesize complex data from multiple sources into actionable insights.

+ Exceptional communication, collaboration, and coordination skills, with the ability to influence and build trust across diverse stakeholders.

+ Experience or knowledge in pipeline, opportunity, and relationship management, with a solid understanding of consultative sales processes.

+ Proven ability to work effectively with senior executives, client decision-makers, and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

+ Background in business development, sales, or client relationship management, ideally within professional services or private equity environments.

+ Familiarity with private equity structures, portfolio company dynamics, and value creation drivers.

+ Strong interpersonal skills with a relationship-first mindset and commitment to delivering client value.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft business applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).

+ Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, or equivalent professional experience.

The base salary range for this position in the firm’s Iselin, NJ and New York, NY offices only is between $95,040 and $142,560 per year.

About Us

At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It’s what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better.

In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services ― and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services.

In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture.

Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets.

About the Team

The team you’re about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here’s how:

• Whether it’s your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower you with the options to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life. Consistent with the firm’s hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least two days per week, either at a GT office or client site.

• Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your household.

• We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different — and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. See how at www.gt.com/careers

• When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking boxes. Explore all the ways we’re taking action for diversity, equity & inclusion at www.gt.com/careers

Here’s what you can expect next:

If you apply and are selected to interview, a Grant Thornton team member will reach out to you to schedule a time to connect. We encourage you to also check out other roles that may be a good fit for you or get to know us a little bit better at www.gt.com/careers.

Benefits:

We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different, and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit: https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits

+ Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.

+ Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.

Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.

Additional Details:

It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions (including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, working conditions, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, evaluations, and termination) are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of Grant Thornton to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. To make an accommodation request, please contact [email protected].

For Los Angeles Applicants only: We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

For Massachusetts Applicants only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Grant Thornton does not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment.