Senior Consultant (Commercial Due Diligence)
About the role
Work directly with leading private equity firms, growth investors, and Fortune 500 executives on high-stakes strategic and transaction decisions. Experience the best of both worlds: the entrepreneurial culture and agility of a boutique consulting firm combined with the scale, reach, and platform of Grant Thornton. Gain broad exposure across industries, transaction types, and growth challenges in a model designed to accelerate commercial judgment and leadership development. Operate in lean, collaborative teams where senior leaders are accessible, mentorship is real, and contributions are visible. Help build a rapidly growing platform post-acquisition, with opportunities to shape capabilities, develop new offerings, and contribute to firm-wide growth initiatives. Deliver meaningful client impact without the traditional road-warrior consulting lifestyle through a more sustainable, low-travel operating model. Join a high-performance culture that values intellectual curiosity, initiative, collaboration, and merit-based advancement. Positions are based in Chicago, Boston, and NYC.
Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver commercial due diligence engagements for corporate and private‑equity‑backed transactions
- Analyze markets, customers, competitors, pricing, and go‑to‑market strategies to assess commercial risk and opportunity
- Conduct market sizing, growth forecasting, customer segmentation, and demand analyses
- Prepare clear, concise, and investment‑committee‑ready findings summarizing key risks and value drivers
- Draft and review diligence reports, executive summaries, and presentation materials
- Collaborate with Financial Due Diligence, Value Creation, IT, and Human Capital teams to deliver integrated transaction insights
- Coach and mentor associates; contribute to performance feedback and team development
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Economics, Finance, Strategy, or a related field
- Typically, 3–5+ years of experience in commercial due diligence, strategy consulting, transaction advisory, or private equity‑related roles
- Experience supporting M&A or private equity transactions
- Strong analytical skills across market sizing, customer analysis, and competitive dynamics
- Ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights
- Excellent written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, transaction‑oriented environment
Qualifications
- Preferred experience working directly with private equity clients
- Consulting or professional services background
- MBA or other advanced degree
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
- Expanded family planning benefits
- 401(k) plan with company contributions regardless of your own
- Open vacation policy
- Life and disability insurance
- Generous parental leave
- Pre‑tax transit benefits
- Mobile phone stipend
- Wellness reimbursement
- Charitable gift matching
Pay
Base salary range of $165,000–$190,000, plus a target annual bonus. Compensation follows a pay‑for‑performance philosophy; base salary is commensurate with experience and total cash compensation may vary based on individual and firm performance.
Schedule
Hybrid work model requiring in‑person attendance three days per week at a firm office or client site.