Ghsmartjobs32mo ago

Leadership Advisor

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Overview

Are you ready to take the next step in your career, being a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 and non-profit boards, CEOs, and private equity investors? Do you want to shape the future of global organisations while enjoying the freedom to chart your career path?

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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.

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, organisational 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 analysing qualitative data, identifying key solutions, and driving strategic outcomes that shape client strategies.

Empower teams and drive actionable outcomes that enhance leadership and organisational 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:

Personalised 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 organisations. You’ll help our clients hire and develop talented, diverse teams that deliver valuable results.

Career Autonomy: Have your voice and talents recognised. 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, pension contribution, paid parental leave and medical, dental and vision insurance.

Learn why our consultants love working here.

Your Qualifications and Skills

MBA with relevant strategy consulting experience, PHD, or registered organisational psychologist (typically 7+ years of 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 strong track record of success in leadership advisory, management consulting, or a related field. 

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly to executive audiences. 

An entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for how leadership can elevate the performance of organisations

Fluency in English, French, Italian, or Spanish is required

Why join ghSMART?

For 30 years, ghSMART has been a trusted advisor to large private equity investors, as well as to CEOs and Boards of Fortune 500s and non-profits. Combining rigorous assessments with analytics, ghSMART supports its clients in building exceptional teams and achieving their most ambitious goals. Founded on the belief that leadership is the most powerful force for good, ghSMART remains a pioneer in leadership advisory, with a legacy of bestselling books and industry accolades.

We are ranked #1 or #2 in 10 Consulting categories by Vault. See what others think about working at ghSMART on Glassdoor.

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.