Job Description

Director – Strategic Intelligence & Advisory

NYC/DC/Houston

We are working with an international advisory firm looking to expand its strategic intelligence and advisory capabilities globally.

We are interested in commercially minded professionals who combine deep industry or geographic expertise with established senior relationships, strong commercial judgment and an entrepreneurial approach.

The emphasis is on understanding how industries, governments, investors and international markets interact, and helping multinational corporations navigate complex commercial and strategic matters.

Areas of Interest

We are particularly interested in individuals with expertise in strategically important or highly regulated industries, including:

• Energy, oil and gas, and the energy transition.
• Mining, extractives and critical minerals.
• Technology, semiconductors, AI and advanced manufacturing.
• Aerospace, defence and national security-related industries.
• Healthcare, pharmaceuticals and life sciences.
• Infrastructure and other strategically important sectors.

We are equally interested in individuals with deep knowledge of particular countries or regions, particularly those who understand the relationships between governments, regulators, corporations and international investors.

The Role

• Advise multinational corporations and investors on complex commercial, geopolitical, regulatory and industry-related matters.
• Provide informed perspectives on international markets, government priorities, industry developments and their implications for corporate strategy.
• Draw upon established industry and institutional relationships to help clients understand unfamiliar markets, identify opportunities and navigate complex business environments.
• Develop relationships with senior corporate executives, investors, industry leaders and other influential stakeholders.
• Identify and originate advisory opportunities through professional networks, referrals and proactive business development.
• Lead strategic advisory assignments, working collaboratively with specialist intelligence and research colleagues internationally.
• Help develop new client relationships, industry specialisms, and geographic capabilities.
• Contribute to the growth and reputation of a small, internationally connected advisory business.

Candidate Profile

We are open to a wide range of professional backgrounds, including:

• Industry and corporate leadership.
• Strategic advisory, geopolitical advisory and specialist consulting.
• Investment banking, private capital, corporate development and M&A.
• International law firms advising clients in highly regulated sectors.
• Government, diplomacy, intelligence, trade and economic policy, ideally combined with subsequent commercial experience.
• International institutions working closely with corporations, investors and governments.

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Deep expertise in at least one strategically important industry or international market.
• A strong understanding of how government policy, regulation, geopolitics and commercial interests influence business decisions.
• Established relationships with senior executives, investors, industry leaders or government and institutional stakeholders.
• The credibility and confidence to engage directly with senior corporate and investment clients.
• Strong commercial instincts and the ability to develop relationships that can generate advisory opportunities.
• Intellectual curiosity, sound judgment and the ability to communicate complex international issues clearly.
• An entrepreneurial mindset and an interest in helping build a growing advisory business.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to work across international markets.

Director Profile

Tokyo, Hong Kong, US (DC, NYC, Houston), London, UAE, Saudi Arabia

• 14–20+ years of experience, with greater emphasis on established senior relationships, business origination and independent client development.
• Must be able to operate independently, establish relationships and help develop a presence in the market.

These experience ranges are indicative. The quality of an individual's expertise, relationships and commercial capabilities will be more important than years of experience alone.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to help develop a distinctive international strategic intelligence and advisory business. The firm offers a small, collaborative and entrepreneurial environment, working closely with colleagues across international markets.

We are looking for individuals who enjoy engaging with clients, developing relationships, identifying commercial opportunities and helping build specialist capabilities.

The opportunity will particularly appeal to those who want to play a meaningful role in shaping a growing business, rather than simply joining an established team.

Please get in touch for a confidential discussion.

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Sloane Shorey Consulting is an executive search firm focused on senior appointments and specialist hires in corporate intelligence and investigations, and strategic advisory.

We operate globally, identifying leaders and experts who assess risk, execute complex investigations, and advise on strategic challenges.

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