Manager - Transaction Services & Private Equity

About the role

We are seeking an experienced 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 an additional service offering, 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, and competitive positioning.
• Conduct customer and market surveys to gather insights on customer satisfaction and potential for future growth.
• Prepare parts of reports for clients, ensuring clear and insightful presentations to aid investment decisions.
• Present findings both internally and to clients, building and maintaining client relationships.
• Engage in cross-border projects with other Simon Kucher offices worldwide.
• Contribute to the development of the team and market activities, supporting in 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 a must.
• An undergraduate degree is required; MS, MA, MBA, or other advanced degree is optional/nice to have.
• Experience leading commercial due diligence and/or growth strategy projects is highly preferred.
• Record of managing multiple projects, including work plans, deliverables, budgets, schedules, and accounts receivable.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, comfort 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.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work seamlessly and collaboratively with various internal and external colleagues and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree is required; MS, MA, MBA, or other advanced degree is optional/nice to have.
• Experience leading commercial due diligence and/or growth strategy projects is highly preferred.
• Record of managing multiple projects, including work plans, deliverables, budgets, schedules, and accounts receivable.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, comfort 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.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work seamlessly and collaboratively with various internal and external colleagues and stakeholders.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Comfort 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.
• Specific compensation within these ranges will depend on factors such as experience, skills, and location.
• Salary ranges are reviewed periodically to ensure alignment with market conditions.
• Benefits for eligible employees include paid time off, 13 paid holidays, medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Pay

• The base salary range for this position is between $170,000 to $180,000 per year for US roles.

Schedule

• No specific schedule is provided.