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

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Job summary

A leading private equity firm in London is seeking an experienced Interim Due Diligence Advisor to support due diligence efforts in capital markets and fintech acquisitions. The ideal candidate has a proven track record with large-cap firms, senior executive experience, and the ability to provide independent insights. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence investment decisions and potentially serve on the board of a portfolio company.

Qualifications

• Proven track record advising large-cap private equity firms on acquisitions.
• Experience as CEO, CFO, or COO in capital markets infrastructure or fintech.
• Ability to constructively challenge and offer strategic insights.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed due diligence on potential acquisition targets.
• Assess strategic and operational risks and opportunities.
• Transition to a Non-Executive Director role post-acquisition.

Skills

Due diligence experience

Capital markets knowledge

Fintech expertise

Board experience

Job description

Job Description

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 with the due diligence of acquisition targets in capital markets, infrastructure fintech.

The Role

• Partner with the investment team to conduct detailed due diligence on potential acquisition targets.
• Leverage deep sector knowledge across exchanges, trading platforms, clearing, settlement, custody, and fintech innovation 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 large-cap private equity firms on acquisitions and value creation.
• Former CEO, CFO, or COO (etc) 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 market structure, regulation, and technology shaping global capital markets infrastructure.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an established interim executive with deep sector expertise to influence investment decisions and play a pivotal role on the board of a leading portfolio company.