Senior Manager, Professional Services - Stout Strategy

About the role

Stout is seeking Senior Managers to support its Business & Professional Services practice. This role offers direct access to Stout's leadership and key client decision makers, fostering a high-touch, boutique-like culture within a large firm setting.

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
• Develop mastery of Stout’s research, analytical approaches, and Private Equity expertise in key client industries
• Leverage AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies to enhance research, streamline deliverable preparation, and improve overall efficiency and insight
• Coach and nurture junior staff and provide team members with developmental and fulfilling opportunities on projects

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
• Five to seven 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
• 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
• Familiarity or interest in using AI tools and technology to enhance productivity, research, and 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
• Five to seven 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
• 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
• Familiarity or interest in using AI tools and technology to enhance productivity, research, and analysis
• Aptitude and/or experience in financial modeling and statistical data analysis
• Foreign language capabilities are a plus

Skills

• Microsoft Office proficiency, including PowerPoint and Excel
• Experience with other analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, R, Python), including modeling and statistical data analysis
• Familiarity or interest in using AI tools and technology to enhance productivity, research, and analysis
• Financial modeling and statistical data analysis skills
• Networking and executive-level interviewing skills
• Ability to assess a target company’s quality of earnings and cash flows

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
• Disability and life insurance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee resource groups
• Continuous improvement of research methodologies

Stout is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and respect, embracing diverse perspectives and experiences to drive innovation and success. Our leadership is committed to inclusion and belonging across the organization and in the communities we serve.

Learn more about our benefits and commitment to your success at https://www.stout.com/en/careers/benefits.

Pay

$120,000.00 - $215,000.00 Annual

Schedule

Full-time