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What You'll Do
The MDP Career Network Advisor provides career coaching and networking to BCG’s departing Managing Directors and Partners (MDPs). In this role, delivering a consistent, high-value coaching experience that optimizes existing resources and reduces reliance on external search partners is critical.
Key responsibilities include:
Provide structured coaching to all departing MDPs (kickoff, monthly coaching, bi-weekly accountability)Guide MDPs in developing their leadership narrative and exit storyLead resume, LinkedIn, and board bio workshops to refine executive brandingPrepare MDPs for C-suite and board-level interviews through mock sessions and feedbackSupport negotiation of executive compensation and board packagesHelp design onboarding strategies for new rolesBuild and track networking plans, ensuring disciplined outreach and opportunity developmentPartner with Career Services and Alumni teams to connect MDPs to leadership opportunities and strengthen alumni community engagementEngage with Regional Practice Area Leaders/client relationship managers to gather market insights, understand client demand trends, and surface leadership opportunitiesYou’re good at
Executive career coaching and advisory experience is critical. You should have extensive experience guiding senior leaders through complex career transitions, helping them clarify their professional goals, reframe their narratives, and reposition themselves confidently in the market. To be effective in this role, you must combine empathy and gravitas, providing both emotional support and strategic counsel to help them move forward purposefully. Understanding labor market dynamics, leadership mobility, and the executive recruitment landscape is also critical.Collaboration and relationship building are crucial skills for this role both internally and externally. Internally, you will work with BCG’s most senior Consulting staff, Career & Alumni Services, and numerous other stakeholders to provide the highest level of support to departing Managing Partners & Directors (MDPs). You will also maintain and cultivate relationships externally (i.e. search firms, industry executive recruiters) to enhance job opportunities for our network and leverage connections to make the appropriate introductions for job seekers. Communication and problem solving are at the forefront of our daily work. You represent BCG in the external market. We partner with senior and seasoned executives who will expect business acumen and adequate preparation. You will connect with a number of BCGers to find solutions to talent related challenges including individuals going through a transition, clients and alumni with hiring needs, and client service teams planning strategies on how to best serve our clients.
What You'll Bring
10+ years in executive coaching/recruiting or senior leadership rolesDeep understanding of executive search, C-suite/board hiring, and compensation structuresStrong network and ability to gather market intelligence without transactional pressureEmpathetic, discreet, and credible with senior leadersExcellent communication skills and presenceAbility to handle confidential information with care and sensitivityWho You'll Work With
The MDP People Team is a small group with an outsized impact. We oversee a range of critical processes, including MDP recruiting, hiring, integration, departures, and HR, as well as the processes for MDP and Partner evaluations and promotions. As a part of this team, you will collaborate closely with the leaders of our firm, offering you a rare and comprehensive view of BCG’s people strategy and operations.
Additional info
Format
At BCG, our people and relationships are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that in-person work is essential to our culture, mentorship, and professional development. That's why we operate on a hybrid model, with the expectation that team members will be in the office 3 to 5 days per week. This role is designed for those who thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment and is not intended for remote or virtual work.
Compensation
Total compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, retirement contribution, and a market leading benefits package described below.
The base salary range for this role begins at $138,000 in our lowest cost geography and goes up to $188,000 in our highest cost geography. Your recruiting contact can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
This is an estimated range and specific base salaries within the range depend on factors such as office location, experience, and skill set. It is not common for new BCG employees to be hired at the high-end of the salary range. BCG regularly reviews its ranges to ensure market competitiveness.
In addition to your base salary, your total compensation will include a discretionary bonus of up to 20% and a generous retirement contribution that starts at 5% and moves to 10% after 2 years.
At BCG, we are committed to offering a comprehensive benefit program that includes everything our employees and their families need to be well and live life to the fullest. We pay the full cost of medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees – and their eligible family members.* That’s zero dollars in premiums taken from employee paychecks.
All of our plans provide best in class coverage:
Paid sick time on an as needed basis
*Employees, spouses, and children are covered at no cost. Employees share in the cost of domestic partner coverage.
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