Job at a glance
At Riveron, we partner with clients, from global multinationals to high-growth private entities, to solve complex finance and business challenges with urgency, precision, and creativity. As Riveron continues to grow, we are investing in leaders who can deepen our presence in key markets and create new opportunities with corporate clients, private companies, strategic partners, private equity and other- relationships.
The Chicago market is a priority growth area for the firm, and this role will play an important part in expanding Riveron’s visibility, relationships, and revenue opportunities across the local business community. This is not a traditional account management or sales enablement role. The person in this seat will be responsible for opening doors, activating a relevant local network, creating new client conversations, and working closely with Riveron’s market, practice, and client service leaders to convert relationships into business opportunities.
The strongest candidate will know how to bring the right people into the room early, position Riveron’s capabilities in a clear and credible way, and build momentum through disciplined follow up and collaborative execution. The ideal candidate brings a mix of local market connectivity, commercial acumen and judgment, relationship orientation, and professional services knowledge and credibility. They are confident enough to create opportunities through their own network, but collaborative enough to bring the broader firm into client conversations at the right time.
They are energized by growth, comfortable operating in a relationship-driven sales environment, and motivated by helping build a stronger Chicago market presence for Riveron. Who You Are: Bachelor’s degree required 10+ years of experience in business development, client relationship management, professional services, consulting, advisory, or another revenue-generating commercial role Strong, relevant network in the Chicagoland market, ideally including corporate executives (both public and private), , private equity professionals, board members, lenders, investment bankers, attorneys,, and other centers of influence Experience carrying a sales quota or being directly accountable for revenue generation, pipeline development, meeting activity, proposals, or new client growth Strong understanding of consultative, relationship-based business development within professional services or a related environment Ability to generate new opportunities through personal network activation, market outreach, referrals, and strategic relationship building Commercially credible and comfortable engaging senior executives, business owners, investors, advisors, and internal firm leadership Collaborative, firm-first style with the judgment to bring subject matter experts, market leaders, and client service professionals into conversations early Has knowledge of the Chicago business networking landscape and where to plug in (i.e.
business community events, clubs, associations, etc..) Strong executive presence, communication skills, and follow-through Highly organized and disciplined in managing contacts, meetings, opportunities, next steps, and pipeline activity Self-starter who is comfortable initiating conversations independently while also teaming closely with others Strong business judgment with the ability to understand client needs and connect them to Riveron’s advisory offerings Familiarity with private equity, middle market companies, finance transformation, transaction advisory, restructuring, interim management, or related advisory services is a plus High integrity, professionalism, work ethic, and accountability in all client and internal interactions Someone who is energized by building market presence, creating new relationships, and operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment What You’ll Do: Develop and execute a business development strategy for the Chicago market in partnership with market leadership, prac