Manager - Transaction Services & Private Equity

About the role

We are seeking a Private Equity/Commercial Due Diligence professional to join our Transaction Services and Private Equity (TSPE) US practice. This role involves expanding existing PE-client relationships with additional services, focusing on commercial due diligence.

Responsibilities

• Support leading mid and large-cap PE clients, analyzing market and competitor dynamics, and understanding customer behaviors and perceptions.
• Carry out market and competitor analysis to provide assurance to clients about market scale, growth, and trends.
• Conduct customer and market surveys to gather insights into customer satisfaction and potential for growth.
• Prepare parts of reports to be presented to clients, ensuring clarity and actionable insights.
• Present findings both internally and to clients, providing recommendations for investment decisions.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, collaborating on cross-border projects with other Simon Kucher offices.
• Engage in the development of the team and market activities, supporting business development, recruitment, marketing, and early-stage initiatives.

Requirements

• 4-6 years of experience within consulting or in the strategy/M&A function of a corporate, with experience in commercial due diligence engagements.
• CDD experience is mandatory.
• An undergraduate degree is required; advanced degrees are optional.
• Experience leading commercial due diligence and/or growth strategy projects is highly preferred.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, comfortable with financial modeling and market analysis.
• Excellent communication and persuasion skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, including work plans, deliverables, budgets, schedules, and accounts receivable.

Qualifications

• Record of accomplishment in managing multiple projects, including work plans, deliverables, budgets, schedules, and accounts receivable.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, comfortable with financial modeling and market analysis.
• Excellent communication and persuasion skills as well as written and spoken.
• Team player, open and positive in a group dynamic.
• Effective presentation and communication abilities to present findings, takeaways, and key recommendations to a senior audience.
• Demonstrated record of solving complex problems, directing teams, and completing challenging project activities within tight project timelines.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable with financial modeling and market analysis.
• Excellent communication and persuasion skills.
• Team player, open and positive in a group dynamic.
• Effective presentation and communication abilities.

Benefits

• Total compensation includes a base salary, performance bonus, eligibility for annual merit-based increases, and a comprehensive benefits package.
• The base salary range for this position is between $170,000 to $180,000 per year for US roles.
• Benefits for eligible employees include paid time off, 13 paid holidays, medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Pay

Specific compensation within these ranges will depend on factors such as experience, skills, and location.

Schedule

Flexible working options are available.