Manager, Operational Deal Services

Interpath; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Interpath in London seeks a Manager for Operational Deal Services within Value Creation to lead advisory work on pre- and post-deal improvements, carve-outs, integrations, and value-creation initiatives for PE-backed and corporate clients. You will guide multi-disciplinary teams across diligence, synergy assessments, and day-one readiness.

The role offers exposure to senior stakeholders, complex project delivery, and opportunities to shape strategic change across global clients within a

Qualifications

• Experience in value creation or performance improvement with a leading consulting or advisory firm.
• Demonstrable experience in operational due diligence combined with exposure to carve-outs, integrations, synergy assessments & value creation / operational improvement projects.
• Understanding of M&A processes & the key operational issues that arise across pre-deal diligence, separation, integration & post-deal value creation.
• Strong project management & organisational skills, including the ability to manage multiple workstreams, deadlines, stakeholders & deliverables.
• Excellent Excel & PowerPoint skills with the ability to produce high-quality, client-ready analysis and presentation materials.
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with clients, management teams, advisers & internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Pre- & post-acquisition workstreams for leading Private Equity owned companies & Corporates to ensure deal targets are achieved;
• Operational due diligence assignments including the identification of key operational risks, value creation opportunities, performance improvement levers & implications for the investment thesis;
• Carve-out & separation assessments including reviews of standalone operating models, transition arrangements, operational dependencies & day one readiness;
• Integration & synergy projects such as the identification & quantification of operational synergies, delivery risks & implementation requirements;
• High-quality client materials including analysis packs, diligence reports, workstream updates & presentations containing clear recommendations & evidence-based insights;
• Ongoing project support including the identification of project risks, monitoring of workstream status & escalating, when appropriate, to senior team members;
• Support administration including work planning, data requests, meeting preparation, status reporting & coordination across internal & external teams;
• Manage, coach & review the work of junior team members, helping them to develop strong analytical, consulting & deal delivery skills;
• Support business development activity, including proposal development, credentials, sector research, target analysis & preparation of pitch materials.

Skills

Value creation

Operational due diligence

M&A experience

Project management

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Manager, 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, and deliver sustainable performance improvement. Our client projects have wide-ranging operational delivery & impact on business areas including sales, manufacturing, supply chain management,logistics, andpurchasing.

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.

Working as part of a team, you will deliver;

• Pre- & post-acquisition workstreams for leading Private Equity owned companies & Corporates to ensure deal targets are achieved;
• Operational due diligence assignments including the identification of key operational risks, value creation opportunities, performance improvement levers & implications for the investment thesis;
• Carve-out & separation assessments including reviews of standalone operating models, transition arrangements, operational dependencies & day one readiness;
• Integration & synergy projects such as the identification & quantification of operational synergies, delivery risks & implementation requirements;
• High-quality client materials including analysis packs, diligence reports, workstream updates & presentations containing clear recommendations & evidence-based insights;
• Ongoing project support including the identification of project risks, monitoring of workstream status & escalating, when appropriate, to senior team members;
• Support administration including work planning, data requests, meeting preparation, status reporting & coordination across internal & external teams;
• Manage, coach & review the work of junior team members, helping them to develop strong analytical, consulting & deal delivery skills;
• Support business development activity, including proposal development, credentials, sector research, target analysis & preparation of pitch materials.

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

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

We are looking for individuals with:

• Experience in value creation or performance improvement with a leading consulting or advisory firm;
• Demonstrable experience in operational due diligence combined with exposure to carve-outs, integrations, synergy assessments & value creation / operational improvement projects;
• Understanding of M&A processes & the key operational issues that arise across pre-deal diligence, separation, integration & post-deal value creation;
• Strong project management & organisational skills, including the ability to manage multiple workstreams, deadlines, stakeholders & deliverables;
• Excellent Excel & PowerPoint skills with the ability to produce high-quality, client-ready analysis and presentation materials;
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with clients, management teams, advisers & internal stakeholders.