PEPI: Senior Director - Commercial Due Diligence

Alvarez & Marsal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal is seeking a Senior Director to lead commercial due diligence for mid-market and large-cap private equity engagements in New York. The role requires directing two concurrent CDD engagements, ensuring quality, and deepening client relationships while advancing practice evolution.

The ideal candidate holds an MBA from a top-tier school, with 10+ years in consultancy and 4+ years in PE-focused CDD leadership, and a proven track record in client franchises.

Qualifications

• MBA from a top-tier business school is required.
• Strong track record in PE-focused due diligence leadership.
• Proven ability to manage senior sponsor relationships and multi-engagement programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior oversight across two active CDD engagements.
• Serve as escalation point for complex judgment calls.
• Maintain senior-level sponsor and deal team relationships.
• Guide Directors on framing, risk prioritization, and narrative strength.
• Ensure consistency of quality and methodology across engagements.
• Drive business development, repeat work, and account growth.
• Shape practice strategy, offerings, and intellectual capital.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

MBA from a top-tier business school

Job description

Senior Director: Commercial Due Diligence

Amid Alvarez & Marsal’s private equity performance improvement services, the Senior Director leads commercial due diligence for mid-market and large-cap private equity firms, ensuring quality, consistency, and client satisfaction while driving relationship depth and practice evolution.

Team

A&M’s Private Equity Performance Improvement Services (PEPI) practice focuses on serving the middle market and large cap private equity firms engaged by A&M to improve operating results at their portfolio companies. Our professionals are aligned with a PEPI service line to promote deep functional skills and to tailor solutions to solve client 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

Senior Directors oversee multiple concurrent engagements (typically two), ensuring quality, consistency, and client satisfaction while driving relationship depth and practice evolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide senior oversight across 2 active CDD engagements
• Serve as escalation point for complex judgment calls
• Maintain senior-level sponsor and deal team relationships
• Guide Directors on framing, risk prioritization, and narrative strength
• Ensure consistency of quality and methodology across engagements
• Drive business development, repeat work, and account growth
• Shape practice strategy, offerings, and intellectual capital

Qualifications

• MBA from a top-tier business school
• 10+ years of experience, including 4+ years in consulting
• Proven track record in PE-focused CDD leadership
• Strong client franchise and commercial instincts

What Success Looks Like

• Manages multiple deals without quality degradation
• Acts as trusted advisor to senior PE sponsors
• Scales people, clients, and the platform simultaneously

Benefits

The salary range is $175,000-$250,000 annually, dependent on variables including education, experience, skills, and geography. A&M also offers a discretionary bonus program based on individual and firm performance.

Full‑time positions and part‑time positions (over 30 hours) are entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings’ fringe benefits, including healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages. Eligible employees receive a discretionary contribution to their 401(k). Benefits also include paid time off: vacation, personal days, 72 hours of sick time (prorated for part time), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. For additional details see A&M’s benefits programs.

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.