Director, Operational Deal Services

Interpath; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Interpath in London is seeking a strategic Director to lead Operational Deal Services, driving value creation for private equity and corporate clients. You will oversee due diligence, post‑deal integration and performance improvement initiatives.

You will build client relationships at C‑suite level, manage workstreams, mentor junior staff, and contribute to business development. Travel is expected for client engagements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in diagnosing, and delivering performance improvement consulting projects, pre & post deal
• A track record of delivering operational value creation, improvement or transformation mandates
• Strong financial and operational analytics; ability to build complex financial models and operational methodologies
• Excellent academic record; experience at a leading advisory firm, a Big 4, or similar
• Professional, with the ability to engage effectively with clients in high-pressure situations
• Flexibility to travel when required for client engagements

Responsibilities

• Build and develop a network across Private Equity and Corporates, identifying opportunities to assist clients and deliver tailored solutions
• Complete sell side & buyside operational due diligence, post-merger integration/ separation projects, performance improvement, cost reduction, revenue enhancement, Day-1 readiness and 100-day planning
• Own & drive workstreams including scoping, report development & delivery of findings
• Oversee the preparation of high-quality client materials including analysis packs, diligence reports, workstream updates & presentations
• Execute robust methodologies to ensure clarity, ownership, and delivery to tight timescales and to mitigate risks
• Coach and mentor junior colleagues, helping them to develop strong analytical, consulting & deal delivery skills, contributing to their professional growth
• Support business development activity, including proposal development, credentials, sector research, target analysis, and preparation of pitch materials
• Enhance delivery quality and strengthen Interpath’s market reputation

Job description

Director, Operational Deal Services

Value Creation

London, United Kingdom

Interpath is a fast‑growing international advisory firm with deep expertise across deals, value creation, advisory, and restructuring. We help global businesses, investors, and stakeholders navigate complexity, make critical decisions, and deliver measurable results. Agile, independent, and conflict‑free, we are driven by a commitment to doing what’s right — every time.

Our diverse teams combine specialist technical capability with deep sector knowledge. Since launching in 2021, we have expanded rapidly across the UK, Ireland, France, Algeria, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Spain, BVI, Cayman Islands, Bermuda, Barbados, India, South Africa, Singapore, and Hong Kong. Now with the backing of Bridgepoint Private Equity, our ambition is clear: to be one of the world’s leading advisory firms with a truly global footprint by 2030.

About the Value Creation Team

Interpath’s Value Creation practice is a high‑growth, international team delivering impactful, results‑driven programmes for listed corporates, private equity funds, large corporates, and government bodies. Our Value Creation service line consists of 6 pillars of expertise, Performance Improvement, Procurement & SCM, Operational Deal Services, Strategy, Technology Data & AI and Turnaround.

We support global clients who need to improve performance, unlock value, and accelerate transformation and we use data‑driven insights to diagnose issues, identify opportunities & deliver sustainable performance improvement. Our client projects have wide-ranging operational delivery & impact on business areas including sales, manufacturing, supply chain management, logistics & purchasing.

Projects include:

• Operational Due Diligence
• Helping clients to assess risk
• Planning integration or separation
• Cost reduction
• Revenue enhancement
• Day-1 readiness and 100-day planning
• Delivering value after completion

The Opportunity

Following the appointment of several new Managing Directors, we are expanding rapidly and seeking talented individuals to help drive our ambitious growth plans.

As a Director, you will;

• Build and develop a network across Private Equity and Corporates, identifying opportunities to assist clients and deliver tailored solutions;
• Complete sell side & buyside operational due diligence, post-merger integration/ separation projects, performance improvement, cost reduction, revenue enhancement, Day-1 readiness and 100-day planning;
• Own & drive workstreams including scoping, report development & delivery of findings;
• Oversee the preparation of high-quality client materials including analysis packs, diligence reports, workstream updates & presentations;
• Execute robust methodologies to ensure clarity, ownership, and delivery to tight timescales and to mitigate risks;
• Coach and mentor junior colleagues, helping them to develop strong analytical, consulting & deal delivery skills, contributing to their professional growth
• Support business development activity, including proposal development, credentials, sector research, target analysis, and preparation of pitch materials;
• Enhance delivery quality and strengthen Interpath’s market reputation

Successful candidates will benefit from:

• Continuous professional development
• Deep technical and commercial expertise
• Direct exposure to C‑suite stakeholders
• Experience delivering complex, high‑impact change

We are looking for individuals with:

• Proven experience in diagnosing, and delivering performance improvement consulting projects, pre & post deal
• A track record of delivering operational value creation, improvement or transformation mandates
• Strong financial and operational analytical skills and the ability to conduct deep-dive analysis and build complex financial models and operational methodologies/ approaches
• Excellent academic record including previous experience at a leading advisory firm, a Big 4 or a company undergoing significant deals transformation activities
• Professional, with the ability to engage effectively with clients in high‑pressure situations
• Flexibility to travel when required for client engagements

At Interpath, our people lie at the heart of our business. That's why we provide employees with a competitive and comprehensive reward package including compelling salaries and a range of core and optional benefits. Read more about our benefits; Company Benefits - Interpath

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