Commercial Due Diligence - Manager

JR United Kingdom; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading M&A advisory team is seeking a Commercial Due Diligence Manager to join their entrepreneurial environment in London. This role offers significant autonomy, client exposure, and a rapid career trajectory focusing on delivering strategic insights for top-tier clients. Ideal candidates should possess 6-8 years of experience in strategy consulting or M&A advisory, with the ability to manage projects and present findings to senior stakeholders.

Benefits

Strong performance-based bonus

Rapid promotion pathway

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in strategy consulting or M&A advisory.
• Proven experience running end-to-end CDD or strategy projects.
• Comfort in fast-paced deal environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver Commercial Due Diligence engagements.
• Work directly with deal teams on strategic positioning.
• Manage and mentor a small team through project lifecycles.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Project management

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Education

MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification

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Commercial Due Diligence - Manager
£up to £100,000 GBP
Bonus
Hybrid WORKING
Location: Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent
Role: Manager - Commercial Due Diligence (CDD)
Work Type & Location: London-based (with flexible working)
Role Type: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
A leading M&A advisory team is looking to hire a Commercial Due Diligence (CDD) Manager to join their fast-growing, entrepreneurial advisory unit. You will be joining a senior-led, high-impact team that works closely with top-tier Private Equity clients across Europe, delivering strategic insights and commercial due diligence on both buy-side and sell-side transactions.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to step into a broader leadership role within a smaller, fast-scaling environment - with significant autonomy, client exposure, and a rapid career trajectory.
As a CDD Manager, you will:

• Lead and deliver Commercial Due Diligence engagements for a wide range of clients, from private equity to corporates.
• Work directly with deal teams to assess market size, growth drivers, competitor dynamics, and strategic positioning of target businesses.
• Manage and mentor a small team through project lifecycles, typically comprising Associates and Analysts.
• Present findings and strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders including investment principals and C-level clients.
• Contribute to internal growth through proposal development, go-to-market efforts, and supporting broader firm strategy.

A successful CDD Manager will have:

• 6-8 years of experience in strategy consulting or M&A advisory, ideally within a top-tier firm
• Proven experience running end-to-end CDD or strategy projects with small teams.
• Strong commercial acumen, with an ability to translate data and research into actionable investment insights.
• Comfort working in fast-paced deal environments, handling tight deadlines and shifting priorities.
• Experience engaging with senior clients and stakeholders with credibility and confidence.
• Sector exposure in areas such as Technology, Healthcare, Industrials, or Business Services is advantageous.
• An MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is a plus.
• Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Key Benefits:

• Competitive salary in the £85- £100,000
• Strong performance-based bonus
• Rapid promotion pathway within a high-growth team
• Exposure to global deals with top-tier clients
• Collaborative team culture and real autonomy

Think you're a fit for this CDD Manager role but want to explore similar opportunities? Get in touch - we're always happy to talk confidentially.
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