Commercial Principal - Private Equity Insights

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading B2B information services firm in Slough is looking for a Commercial Principal to lead and innovate within the private equity sector. This role involves developing insights, managing client relationships, and ensuring high-quality service delivery, ideally suited for candidates with substantial consulting backgrounds and expertise in commercial due diligence.

Qualifications

• Commercial Due Diligence expertise highly valued.
• Transaction experience from top-tier strategy consulting firms is crucial.
• Proven track record in stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Develop proactive content for private equity clients.
• Manage Insights product team delivery and quality assurance.
• Own and nurture senior relationships with clients.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Education

Professional services/consulting background

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31.05.2025

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15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Commercial Principal, Insights, Private Equity | London

Leading B2B Information Services Firm

Why Commercial Due Diligence Professionals Choose This Opportunity:

Scale Your CDD Impact Beyond Single Transactions

• Move from project-by-project CDD work to building systematic insights capabilities across entire PE portfolios
• Leverage your transaction expertise to develop proactive content that shapes investment strategies before deals hit the market

Own Product Innovation in a High-Growth Environment

• Co-create new insights modules with PE clients using your CDD methodology expertise
• Build and scale emerging business units within Europe's fastest-growing B2B information services firm (5 consecutive years, Financial Times recognition)

Direct Client Ownership & Revenue Impact

• Own senior relationships and budget-holder conversations with top-tier PE firms
• Move beyond staff-level execution to principal-level account management and business development
• Handle annual renewals and package commitments with direct P&L responsibility

Expand Beyond Traditional CDD Scope

• Access to comprehensive PE service suite: Expert Calls, Voice of Customer, M&A Mapping, Deal Advisors, Origin
• Work across the full investment lifecycle, not just deal execution phase
• Build market-leading insights capabilities that inform investment thesis development

About the Role

Join a leading B2B information services firm's Insights Private Equity group as a Commercial Principal and play a pivotal role in scaling our emerging business unit serving the world's top PE firms, consulting companies, and corporates.

Your Impact:

Proactive Content Development

• Develop proactive content on topics of interest to PE clients in your coverage area
• Lead exploratory sessions with clients to generate new opportunities using your CDD expertise

Technical Sales & Scoping

• Scope client needs across our full PE offering (Expert Calls, Voice of Customer, M&A Mapping, Deal Advisors, Origin)

Product Delivery & Quality Leadership

• Manage Insights product team delivery and quality assurance
• Ensure excellence across all product groups using your rigorous CDD standards

Account Management & Growth

• Own and nurture senior relationships and central budget-holder relationships
• Drive client user penetration through project relationships and referral generation
• Handle annual renewals and package commitment sales processes

What We're Looking For:

• Professional services/consulting background with Commercial Due Diligence expertise highly valued
• Transaction experience from top-tier strategy consulting firms (Bain, LEK, BCG, McKinsey)
• Proven track record in stakeholder management at all levels

Key Capabilities:

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with C-suite influence ability
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking for revenue growth identification
• Demonstrated leadership experience inspiring teams to achieve ambitious goals
• Results-oriented mindset focused on exceptional client value delivery

About Our Client

We are a leading B2B information services firm serving the world's top consulting, private equity, and corporate businesses by enabling real-time information gathering from industry experts across global markets.

Our Recognition:

• Europe's fastest-growing company (Financial Times, 5 consecutive years)
• Top Employer for Recent Graduates (The Career Directory, Canada)
• Best Workplace certification

Our Mission: Accelerate the shift to a prosperous society by empowering better decision-making.