Managing Director, Geopolitical Advisory

Role overview

Managing Director, Geopolitical Advisory at Consello. Serve as a trusted adviser to C-suite executives, boards, and senior decision-makers on the business implications of geopolitical, economic, and policy developments.

Responsibilities

• Advise C-suite executives and boards on geopolitical risks, opportunities, and strategic implications.
• Lead senior client relationships and oversee complex, politically sensitive advisory engagements.
• Produce concise, authoritative briefings and written analysis for senior business audiences.
• Translate political, regulatory, economic, and security developments into implications for corporate strategy, investment, transactions, operations, supply chains, and reputation.
• Set and maintain Consello’s standards for geopolitical analysis, forecasting, and senior-client advice.
• Build and sustain senior relationships across government, business, academia, and the policy community.
• Collaborate across advisory practices and contribute to thought leadership, events, and media commentary.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in consulting, government, think tank, international business, financial services, geopolitical-risk advisory, or a related field.
• Proven experience advising C-suite executives, boards, senior policymakers, or comparable decision-makers.
• Broad expertise in international affairs/geopolitics/political economy/public policy, with depth in one or more relevant areas.
• Experience advising multinational organizations across multiple markets, stakeholders, and business functions.
• Track record connecting geopolitical developments to business strategy and decision-making.
• Experience leading complex advisory engagements and multidisciplinary teams.
• Established senior network across government, business, and/or the policy community.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, executive presence, judgment, and discretion.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• US work authorization without employer sponsorship required.

Nice to haves / relevant experience examples

• US foreign policy, US–China relations, international trade, economic security, and sanctions experience.