Director, Professional Services - Stout Strategy
Stout · Arlington, VA · 1 mo ago
Consulting$145k–$300k/yrFull-time
About the role
Stout is seeking experienced Directors to support its Business & Professional Services practice. This role offers the opportunity to join a growing firm with a strong emphasis on client service and a culture that values positive teamwork, accountability, and relationship-building.
Responsibilities
- Drive Private Equity and/or M&A-related project processes from start-to-finish ensuring output meets Stout’s standards for quality of insight and client impact
- Support the analysis of marketplace trends to identify opportunities, support the development of investment theses, and to inform decision-making for Stout clients
- Develop thoughtful approaches, work plans, and frameworks to guide organizations with inorganic strategies (including buy-side and sell-side diligences)
- Manage the development of and/or validation of financial, commercial, and strategic assumptions for both corporate and financial buyers
- Oversee and conduct original research, contact development, primary intelligence, and executive-level interviewing to develop unique insight regarding market dynamics and strategic decisions
- Oversee and support the development of best-in-class materials that exceed client expectations (in terms of research depth, analytical rigor, and visualization)
- Partner with clients on engagements by cultivating a collaborative environment and providing high-touch service
- Coach and nurture junior staff and provide team members with developmental and fulfilling opportunities on projects
- Act as a role model for junior staff by embodying Stout’s values
Requirements
- BA or BS required with a clear track record of academic excellence in fields such as Economics, Business, Finance, or Data Science
- Master’s degree in business, management, finance, or other relevant degree preferred
- Seven to ten years of prior experience in consulting and/or industry experience, including experience in providing commercial due diligence and other transaction-related services to private equity fund clients
- An aptitude for networking and executive-level interviewing, plus knowledge assessing a target company’s quality of earnings and cash flows
- Well-honed business acumen and analytical skills
- Strong communication, writing, and critical-thinking skills
- Work ethic, dedicated, organized, detail-oriented, and accountable
- Time management and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Advanced skill set in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Excel
- Experience with other analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, R, Python), including modeling and statistical data analysis
- Aptitude and/or experience in financial modeling and statistical data analysis
- Foreign language capabilities are a plus
Qualifications
- BA or BS required with a clear track record of academic excellence in fields such as Economics, Business, Finance, or Data Science
- Master’s degree in business, management, finance, or other relevant degree preferred
- Seven to ten years of prior experience in consulting and/or industry experience, including experience in providing commercial due diligence and other transaction-related services to private equity fund clients
- An aptitude for networking and executive-level interviewing, plus knowledge assessing a target company’s quality of earnings and cash flows
- Well-honed business acumen and analytical skills
- Strong communication, writing, and critical-thinking skills
- Work ethic, dedicated, organized, detail-oriented, and accountable
- Time management and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Advanced skill set in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Excel
- Experience with other analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, R, Python), including modeling and statistical data analysis
- Aptitude and/or experience in financial modeling and statistical data analysis
- Foreign language capabilities are a plus
Skills
- Business Acumen
- Communication Skills
- Financial Modeling
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Networking and Executive-Level Interviewing
- Research and Analysis
- Strategic Thinking
- Technical Proficiency (e.g., Tableau, R, Python)
Benefits
Stout offers a comprehensive Total Rewards program with competitive compensation, benefits, and wellness options tailored to support employees at every stage of life. These benefits include:
- Competitive Compensation
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Discretionary Time Off Policy
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Employee Resource Groups
- Mentorship Programs
- Training and Development
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Retirement Plans
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Group Life Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Assistance Program
- Dependent Care Tax Credit
- Childcare Subsidy
- Dependent Care Vouchers
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Tax Credit
- Childcare Subsidy
- Dependent Care Vouchers
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Tax Credit
- Childcare Subsidy
- Dependent Care Vouchers
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Tax Credit
- Childcare Subsidy
- Dependent Care Vouchers
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Tax Credit
- Childcare Subsidy
- Dependent Care Vouchers
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Tax Credit
- Childcare Subsidy
- Dependent Care Vouchers
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Tax Credit
- Childcare Subsidy
- Dependent Care Vouchers
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Tax Credit
- Childcare Subsidy
- Dependent Care Vouchers
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Tax Credit
- Childcare Subsidy
- Dependent Care Vouchers
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Tax Credit
- Childcare Subsidy
- Dependent Care Vouchers
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Tax Credit
- Childcare Subsidy
- Dependent Care Vouchers
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Tax Credit
- Childcare Subsidy
- Dependent Care Vouchers
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Tax Credit
- Childcare Subsidy
- Dependent Care Vouchers
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Tax Credit
- Childcare Subsidy
- Dependent Care Vouchers
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Tax Credit
- Childcare Subsidy
- Dependent Care Vouchers
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Tax Credit
- Childcare Subsidy
- Dependent Care Vouchers
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Tax Credit
- Childcare Subsidy
- Dependent Care Vouchers
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Tax Credit
- Childcare Subsidy
- Dependent Care Vouchers
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Tax Credit
- Childcare Subsidy
- Dependent Care Vouchers
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Tax Credit
- Childcare Subsidy
- Dependent Care Vouchers
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Tax Credit
- Childcare Subsidy
- Dependent Care Vouchers
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Tax Credit
- Childcare Subsidy
- Dependent Care Vouchers
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Tax Credit
- Childcare Subsidy
- Dependent Care Vouchers
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Tax Credit
- Childcare Subsidy
- Dependent Care Vouchers
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Tax Credit
- Childcare Subsidy
- Dependent Care Vouchers
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Tax Credit
- Childcare Subsidy
- Dependent Care Vouchers
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Tax Credit
- Childcare Subsidy
- Dependent Care Vouchers
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Tax Credit
- Childcare Subsidy
- Dependent Care Vouchers
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Tax Credit
- Childcare Subsidy
- Dependent Care Vouchers
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Tax Credit
- Childcare Subsidy
- Dependent Care Vouchers
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Tax Credit
- Childcare Subsidy
- Dependent Care Vouchers
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Tax Credit
- Childcare Subsidy
- Dependent Care Vouchers
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Tax Credit
- Childcare Subsidy
- Dependent Care Vouchers
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Tax Credit
- Childcare Subsidy
- Dependent Care Vouchers
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Tax Credit
- Childcare Subsidy
- Dependent Care Vouchers
- Dependent Care Flexible