PEPI: Director - Commercial Due Diligence

Alvarez & Marsal; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

401(k) retirement plan

Discretionary bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) seeks a Director for Commercial Due Diligence to lead end-to-end engagements, frame scope and risks, and manage client interactions with PE deal teams. You will drive cohesive stories and train Managers on judgment and leadership.

The role requires an MBA, 8+ years of experience including 2+ years in consulting or CDD, and a strong PE mindset with executive presence. Salary ranges from $150,000 to $225,000 plus discretionary bonus.

Qualifications

• MBA from a top-tier business school.
• 8+ years of experience, including 2+ years in consulting or CDD.
• Deep understanding of PE decision-making and diligence dynamics.
• Strong executive presence and client credibility.

Responsibilities

• Own the engagement from kickoff through final IC read-out
• Frame diligence scope, hypotheses, and priority risks
• Lead day-to-day client interaction with PE deal teams
• Orchestrate Managers and workstreams into a cohesive storyline
• Make judgment calls on trade-offs, depth vs. speed, and risk emphasis
• Ensure outputs are investment-committee ready
• Coach Managers on judgment, synthesis, and leadership

Skills

Executive presence

PE diligence

Client credibility

Education

MBA from top-tier business school

Job description

Director: Commercial Due Diligence

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands‑on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M’s core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.

The Team

A&M’s Private Equity Performance Improvement Services (PEPI) practice, with offices throughout the US, focuses on serving the middle market and large cap private equity firms who have engaged A&M to help improve operating results at their portfolio companies.

Our professionals are aligned with a PEPI service line to promote the development of deep functional skills & experiences and to maximize our ability to tailor solutions to solve our clients' business issues.

Our PEPI Services Include

• Transformation Services
• Commercial Due Diligence
• Interim Management
• M&A Services
• Manufacturing Operations Improvement
• Supply Chain
• CFO Services

Role Overview

Directors are the primary engagement owners. They lead CDDs end-to-end, manage clients day-to-day, and are accountable for insight quality, judgment calls, and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the engagement from kickoff through final IC read‑out
• Frame diligence scope, hypotheses, and priority risks
• Lead day-to-day client interaction with PE deal teams
• Orchestrate Managers and workstreams into a cohesive storyline
• Make judgment calls on trade‑offs, depth vs. speed, and risk emphasis
• Ensure outputs are investment‑committee ready
• Coach Managers on judgment, synthesis, and leadership

Qualifications

• MBA from a top‑tier business school
• 8+ years of experience, including 2+ years in consulting or CDD
• Deep understanding of PE decision‑making and diligence dynamics
• Strong executive presence and client credibility

What Success Looks Like

• Clients view the Director as the deal’s thought partner
• Consistently delivers sharp, decisive commercial views
• Builds repeat engagement momentum

Your journey at A&M

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top‑notch training and on‑the‑job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.

We prioritize your well‑being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high‑performing and passionate professionals.

The salary range is $150,000-$225,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance.

Full‑time Positions and Part‑time Positions Over 30 hours

Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings’ fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined from time to time as well as a 401(k)-retirement plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive a discretionary contribution to their 401(k) from Alvarez & Marsal. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy‑two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type.

A&M does not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.