Director - Deal Strategy & Commercial Due Diligence - Retail, Consumer & Leisure (Strategy Cons[...]

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm based in London is seeking a Director for Deal Strategy & Commercial Due Diligence in the Retail, Consumer & Leisure sector. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in managing client relationships, leading complex projects, and a strong background in private equity and commercial due diligence. This role offers the opportunity to drive growth strategy and operational efficiency in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in deal strategy and commercial due diligence.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in managing complex projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Maintain client relationships within UK/European Private Equity sectors.
• Lead complex projects ensuring they meet client expectations.
• Generate new business opportunities and develop client relationships.

Skills

Commercial due diligence

Deal strategy

Private equity

Growth strategy

Operational efficiency

Enterprise transformation

Client relationship management

Leadership

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Director - Deal Strategy & Commercial Due Diligence - Retail, Consumer & Leisure (Strategy Consulting), London

Client:

Cambridge Credentials

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

26.08.2025

Expiry Date:

10.10.2025

Job Description:

Our global consulting client's Strategy function continues to grow, and they are seeking a senior leader for their Retail, Consumer, and Leisure team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in commercial due diligence, deal strategy, and private equity, along with additional expertise in growth strategy, operational efficiency, and enterprise transformation.

Role and responsibilities:

1. Maintain client relationships, especially within the UK/European Private Equity and M&A sectors, and generate project opportunities through M&A-related work such as Commercial DD, M&A Strategy, and Value Creation.
2. Serve as a key contact for client relationships and understand client needs proactively.
3. Communicate effectively in writing, presentations, and verbally, including leading client presentations and challenging senior stakeholders.
4. Lead complex projects, ensuring delivery meets client expectations and representing the firm professionally.
5. Guide teams to produce high-quality, client-ready deliverables with minimal oversight.
6. Review analyses for credibility and accuracy, and identify new market and thought leadership opportunities.
7. Take leadership roles within the firm, including internal process improvements and mentorship of junior staff.
8. Ensure adherence to risk management frameworks and internal policies.
9. Bring experience from top strategy consulting firms or industry, with a strong understanding of consumer sector value drivers and trends.
10. Manage large projects from planning to execution, including recent M&A transactions in the consumer space.
11. Generate new business opportunities, lead proposals, and develop client relationships.
12. Collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders, and foster team development.

Successful applicants will be contacted within 24 hours for further discussion.