Senior Manager – Commercial Due Diligence

Job Description

Join [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] as a [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] and take the lead in building our Commercial Due Diligence practice. This is a unique opportunity to combine delivery excellence with business development, client advisory, and entrepreneurial leadership.

Why This Role Matters

As a [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], you will go beyond project delivery. You will define strategy, expand our client base, and develop a high-performing team. You will be a trusted advisor to leading Private Equity and corporate investors, helping them navigate complex transactions.

Why Join Us

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], you will fast-track your career within a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment, working on high-impact M&A and strategy projects for top-tier clients – Private Equity firms, family offices, corporates, and strategic investors. Our services span M&A Strategy & Execution, Commercial Due Diligence, and Technology Due Diligence, focused on companies where growth, market positioning, and competitive advantage are central to the investment thesis. You will join a senior-led, collaborative team that values intellectual rigor, pragmatic impact, and balance-supporting clients on both UK and international transactions across a range of industries.

About [Employer hidden]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an independent business unit of global management consultancy [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. We deliver end-to-end M&A advisory services, including Commercial and Technology Due Diligence, M&A strategy, and portfolio management. We also manage BearingPoint’s corporate portfolio and strategic venture investments. Our team is fully integrated with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] global consulting network - over 6,000 professionals across 75+ countries - providing access to deep industry expertise and operational capabilities that strengthen every engagement.

Delivery & Client Advisory

• Lead complex Commercial Due Diligence engagements across buy-side and sell-side transactions, delivering high-quality outcomes under demanding timelines.
• Provide strategic insights on market dynamics, competitive positioning, and growth opportunities, directly shaping client investment theses.
• Advise C-level executives, deal teams, and investment committees on commercial viability and value creation strategies.
• Bring a clear toolbox of proven CDD methodologies, applying them with rigor to ensure impactful, consistent results.

Sales & Business Development

• Drive origination and growth of CDD and adjacent M&A advisory services, taking ownership for expanding client relationships and market footprint.
• Build and nurture trusted relationships with Private Equity, corporates, and family offices, leveraging your professional network to accelerate business opportunities.
• Lead proposals, pitch presentations, and go-to-market initiatives; represent [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] at industry forums and events.
• Confidently position both Transaction Services and Deal Advisory capabilities to maximize cross-selling potential.

Practice Building & Leadership

• Shape and execute the growth strategy for the UK CDD practice while laying the foundations for international expansion over time.
• Advance methodologies, benchmarking approaches, and market analysis frameworks to strengthen client delivery.
• Recruit, mentor, and coach project managers and consultants; build resilient, high-performing teams.
• Contribute to global practice initiatives, sharing insights and fostering continuous learning across the network.

What We’re Looking For

• Extensive experience in Commercial Due Diligence, strategy consulting, or M&A advisory, with a proven ability to lead complex projects.
• Strong methodological grounding in CDD, with the ability to adapt frameworks to diverse client contexts.
• Demonstrated success in business development and client relationship management, ideally supported by a strong market presence and network.
• Commercial acumen and the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations that influence investment decisions.
• Excellent leadership and people development skills, with experience growing project managers and core teams.
• Deep sector expertise in one of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] core industries (technology, healthcare, industrials, business services) is a plus.
• MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.

What We Offer

• A unique opportunity to build and scale the UK CDD practice within a global consultancy.
• Direct exposure to top-tier clients and high-impact transactions.
• Real autonomy in a flat, entrepreneurial culture.
• Flexible working model with strong emphasis on work-life balance.
• Competitive compensation and performance-based bonus structure.
• Access to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] global consulting network.

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