Market Relationship Director

KPMG

$130K — $160K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum eight years of relevant experience in the emerging growth ecosystem focused on business development or client relationships.
  • Bachelor's degree in business or related field from an accredited institution.
  • Established network within the Bay Area market and connections in the private-company ecosystem, particularly venture capital and private equity professionals.
  • Proven capability in building relationships with C-suite executives and boards, alongside experience in identifying business opportunities.
  • Strong understanding of business and financial concepts related to fundraising dynamics and growth-stage challenges.
  • Willingness to travel as needed for business purposes.
  • Authorization to work in the U.S. without need for employment-based visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain strategic relationships with influential leaders in emerging growth and private market sectors.
  • Originate and cultivate business opportunities, particularly targeting greenfield accounts.
  • Drive market growth objectives through effective pipeline development and revenue influence strategies.
  • Monitor market intelligence, including funding activities and competitive dynamics within the startup ecosystem.
  • Forge relationships with Venture Capital and Private Equity firms to enhance referral opportunities.
  • Collaborate with partners and engagement teams to align on account planning and pursue strategic proposals.
  • Uphold KPMG's professional standards and contribute to a respectful work environment.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental plans, including vision coverage.
  • Disability and life insurance options provided.
  • 401(k) plans available for retirement savings.
  • Robust personal well-being benefits to support mental health.
  • Personal Time Off (PTO) available based on classification and service.
  • Observed holiday breaks and additional time off during busy seasons.
Full Job Description
KPMG is currently seeking a Director, Market Relationship to join our Tax organization.

Responsibilities:
  • Develop and maintain relationships with founders, C-suite executives, board members, investors, and alumni across emerging growth and private market accounts and represent the firm externally through selective participation in market events and initiatives
  • Originate and expand business opportunities across existing and new clients, with a focus on greenfield accounts
  • Drive defined market growth objectives, including pipeline development, revenue influence, and referral generation; track and report progress against quarterly and annual goals
  • Maintain market intelligence by monitoring funding activity, exits, leadership changes, emerging subsectors, and competitive dynamics within the startup and investor ecosystem
  • Develop strategic relationships with Venture Capital and Private Equity firms, including GPs, LPs, and platform leaders, to drive referrals and ecosystem-driven opportunities
  • Coordinate with partners and engagement teams to align pursuit strategy and account planning and contribute to proposal and pursuit efforts
  • Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications:
  • Minimum eight years of recent progressive experience in the emerging growth ecosystem, including business development or client relationship roles focused on financial or professional services
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university required (business or related field preferred)
  • Developing network within the local Bay Area market and the broader private-company ecosystem, with relationships with venture capital and private equity professionals
  • Experience building relationships with C-suite executives and boards, and a track record of identifying and advancing new business opportunities
  • Ability to understand and communicate business and financial concepts, including fundraising dynamics, capital structure alternatives, and growth-stage challenges.
  • Willingness to travel as business needs require
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

KPMG LLP and its subsidiaries ("KPMG") complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, KPMG is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, each year KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides eligible employees two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at Benefits & How We Work .

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https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=6073_9_26

KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.

Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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