Interim Due Diligence Advisor - Private Equity - Capital Markets Infrastructure - Fintech

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private equity firm is looking for an Interim Due Diligence Advisor with extensive experience in capital markets infrastructure and fintech. Responsibilities include conducting detailed due diligence for acquisitions and leveraging board experience to provide strategic insights. This role is an exceptional opportunity to shape investment decisions and transition into a Non-Executive Director role post-acquisition.

Qualifications

• Proven track record advising private equity firms on acquisitions and value creation.
• Experience as a CEO, CFO, or COO in a relevant industry.
• Prior board member experience with strategic perspective.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed due diligence on potential acquisition targets.
• Provide senior-level insight based on previous experience.
• Transition into a Non-Executive Director role post-acquisition.

Skills

Due diligence expertise

Strategic insight

Knowledge of fintech sector

Board membership experience

Job description

Overview

Interim Due Diligence Advisor – Private Equity - Capital Markets Infrastructure - Fintech

We are working with a leading large-cap private equity house seeking a seasoned interim advisor to support the due diligence of acquisition targets in the capital markets infrastructure fintech.

The Assignment

• Partner with the investment team to conduct detailed due diligence on potential acquisition targets.
• Leverage deep sector knowledge across capital markets infrastructure, exchanges, trading platforms, and fintech to assess strategic and operational risks and opportunities.
• Provide independent senior-level insight, drawing on prior C-suite (CEO/CFO) and board-level (Chair/NED) experience.
• Post-acquisition, transition into a Non-Executive Director role on the portfolio company’s board, representing the private equity investor.

The Profile

• Proven track record advising private equity firms on acquisitions and value creation.
• Former CEO / CFO / COO of a capital markets infrastructure or fintech business, ideally with transaction and transformation experience.
• Experienced board member (Chair, NED, or Advisor) with a strategic perspective and ability to challenge constructively.
• Strong understanding of growth, regulation, and technology trends shaping capital markets infrastructure.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an established interim advisor with deep sector expertise to shape investment decisions and sit on the board of a leading platform business.