Senior Manager – Commercial Due Diligence

BearingPoint United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global management consultancy is seeking a Senior Manager to lead their Commercial Due Diligence practice. This role involves defining strategy, expanding the client base, and developing high-performing teams. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in Commercial Due Diligence and a strong business development background. The position offers competitive compensation, with an emphasis on work-life balance and career growth within a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Performance-based bonus structure

Flexible working model

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Commercial Due Diligence, strategy consulting, or M&A advisory.
• Demonstrated success in business development and client relationship management.
• Excellent leadership and people development skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex Commercial Due Diligence engagements.
• Drive origination and growth of advisory services.
• Shape and execute the growth strategy for the UK CDD practice.

Skills

Commercial Due Diligence

Business development

Leadership

Strategic insights

Client relationship management

Education

MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification

Job description

Join BearingPoint Capital as a Senior Manager and take the lead in building our Commercial Due Diligence practice. This is a unique opportunity to combine delivery excellence with business development, client advisory, and entrepreneurial leadership.

Why This Role Matters

As a Senior Manager, you will go beyond project delivery. You will define strategy, expand our client base, and develop a high‑performing team. You will be a trusted advisor to leading Private Equity and corporate investors, helping them navigate complex transactions.

Why Join Us

At BearingPoint Capital, you will fast‑track your career within a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment, working on high‑impact M&A and strategy projects for top‑tier clients – Private Equity firms, family offices, corporates, and strategic investors.
Our services span M&A Strategy & Execution, Commercial Due Diligence, and Technology Due Diligence, focused on companies where growth, market positioning, and competitive advantage are central to the investment thesis. You will join a senior‑led, collaborative team that values intellectual rigor, pragmatic impact, and balance‑supporting clients on both UK and international transactions across a range of industries.

About BearingPoint Capital

BearingPoint Capital is an independent business unit of global management consultancy BearingPoint. We deliver end‑to‑end M&A advisory services, including Commercial and Technology Due Diligence, M&A strategy, and portfolio management. We also manage BearingPoint’s corporate portfolio and strategic venture investments.
Our team is fully integrated with BearingPoint’s global consulting network – over 6,000 professionals across 75+ countries – providing access to deep industry expertise and operational capabilities that strengthen every engagement.

Delivery & Client Advisory

• Lead complex Commercial Due Diligence engagements across buy‑side and sell‑side transactions, delivering high‑quality outcomes under demanding timelines.
• Provide strategic insights on market dynamics, competitive positioning, and growth opportunities, directly shaping client investment theses.
• Advise C‑level executives, deal teams, and investment committees on commercial viability and value creation strategies.
• Bring a clear toolbox of proven CDD methodologies, applying them with rigor to ensure impactful, consistent results.

Sales & Business Development

• Drive origination and growth of CDD and adjacent M&A advisory services, taking ownership for expanding client relationships and market footprint.
• Build and nurture trusted relationships with Private Equity, corporates, and family offices, leveraging your professional network to accelerate business opportunities.
• Lead proposals, pitch presentations, and go‑to‑market initiatives; represent BearingPoint Capital at industry forums and events.
• Confidently position both Transaction Services and Deal Advisory capabilities to maximize cross‑selling potential.

Practice Building & Leadership

• Shape and execute the growth strategy for the UK CDD practice while laying the foundations for international expansion over time.
• Advance methodologies, benchmarking approaches, and market analysis frameworks to strengthen client delivery.
• Recruit, mentor, and coach project managers and consultants; build resilient, high‑performing teams.
• Contribute to global practice initiatives, sharing insights and fostering continuous learning across the network.

What We’re Looking For

• Extensive experience in Commercial Due Diligence, strategy consulting, or M&A advisory, with a proven ability to lead complex projects.
• Strong methodological grounding in CDD, with the ability to adapt frameworks to diverse client contexts.
• Demonstrated success in business development and client relationship management, ideally supported by a strong market presence and network.
• Commercial acumen and the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations that influence investment decisions.
• Excellent leadership and people development skills, with experience growing project managers and core teams.
• Deep sector expertise in one of BearingPoint’s core industries (technology, healthcare, industrials, business services) is a plus.
• MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.

What We Offer

• A unique opportunity to build and scale the UK CDD practice within a global consultancy.
• Direct exposure to top‑tier clients and high‑impact transactions.
• Real autonomy in a flat, entrepreneurial culture.
• Flexible working model with strong emphasis on work‑life balance.
• Competitive compensation and performance‑based bonus structure.
• Access to BearingPoint’s global consulting network.