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Remote Managing Director jobs

12 open positions in the United States, newest first.

Managing director is a senior executive title whose scope depends on the industry. In consulting, professional services and agencies it means the head of an office, practice or region with responsibility for its revenue and people. In banking and investment firms it is the most senior rank, held by client-facing dealmakers. In either case the role answers for financial results, major clients and senior staff.

About the Managing Director role

What the work looks like

  • Set annual revenue and margin targets for the unit and review results against budget each month.
  • Lead the relationships with the largest clients and take part in major pitches and negotiations.
  • Hire, develop and evaluate the senior leaders who run teams and accounts.
  • Decide where the unit invests: new service lines, markets, headcount and pricing.
  • Report to the chief executive, partners or board on performance, risks and strategy.

What employers ask for

  • Profit and loss ownership
  • Long record of senior client relationships
  • Business development and deal origination
  • Leadership of senior managers
  • Strategic planning and budgeting
  • Deep expertise in the firm's industry

Doing this job remotely

Managing directors can be based away from headquarters, especially when they run a region or a distributed practice, but the job is not sedentary. Client meetings, pitches, board sessions and time with staff mean frequent travel. Firms usually expect the person to live in or near the market they lead and to be available well beyond standard hours.

Where it comes from and where it leads

Managing directors rise through their firm or industry over many years, typically from director, principal, partner or vice president roles with a record of bringing in business. Beyond it lie senior managing director, regional or global head, and chief executive positions.