AI-Enabled Diligence Lead

Riplo; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Bonus

Job summary

Riplo is a VC-backed, AI-native advisory and technology firm serving private equity across the deal lifecycle. We are growing quickly and seeking an Engagement Manager, Advisory in London to lead live diligence on PE deals, own end-to-end workstreams, and help build the advisory practice from the ground up.

You will have autonomy of a founder, exposure of a partner, and tools of an AI-native firm. The role is office-based 4-5 days a week with real impact on investment decisions and Riplo’s

Qualifications

• 6-7 years in diligence consulting.
• Strong commercial due diligence track record for PE clients.
• Sharp commercial acumen: quickly identify drivers and investment relevance.
• Proven execution: lead workstreams and teams under tight deal timelines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for senior audiences.
• AI fluency: daily use of AI tools to accelerate work.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day execution of CDD and AI DD projects for PE clients, from kick-off to final report.
• Structure key questions, build the workplan and own core workstreams: market sizing, competitive landscape, customer research, business plan review, AI/tech assessment.
• Turn analysis into an investment-grade storyline and co-present findings to deal teams.
• Deliver projects on time and to a high standard.
• Assist with producing thought leadership and marketing collateral.
• Help scope and write proposals, support pitches, and nurture client relationships.
• Embed AI in research, data analysis, interview synthesis, modelling and slide production.

Skills

Diligence consulting

Commercial due diligence

Commercial acumen

Execution

Communication

AI fluency

Founder mindset

Proactive

Driven

Ownership mindset

AI-first

Ambiguity tolerance

Job description

Riplo is a VC-backed, AI-native advisory and technology firm serving private equity across the deal lifecycle. We are growing quickly and seeking an Engagement Manager, Advisory in London to lead live diligence on PE deals, own end-to-end workstreams, and help build the advisory practice from the ground up.

You will have autonomy of a founder, exposure of a partner, and tools of an AI-native firm. The role is office-based 4-5 days a week with real impact on investment decisions and Riplo’s