Senior Commercial Due Diligence Lead — Technology Industry

Alvarez & Marsal

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 125,000 - 190,000

Full time

8 days ago

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401(k) retirement savings plan

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Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) seeks a seasoned consultant to join the PEPI Technology Industry Group in Chicago. You will lead commercial due diligence workstreams, own market models, and deliver high‑impact insights for private equity clients.

The role requires 5–9+ years in buy-side/sell-side diligence, strong analytics and communication skills, and travel up to 25%. A bachelor's degree and advanced Excel/PowerPoint are essential; opportunities include leadership development and international

Qualifications

Must have delivered 10+ CDD / VDD projects
Bachelor's degree with outstanding academic performance
5-9+ years of professional consulting experience with software and technology-oriented clients specializing in buy-side and sell-side commercial due diligence
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insight
Experience leading workstreams in a CDD, with excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present confidently and effectively
Strong experience in bottom-up and top-down market sizing, with ability to take full ownership of a market model from day 1
Strong experience in survey analysis, including questionnaire design, data analysis, and slide development
Technology sector experience in M&A and performance improvement
Team-oriented, adaptable, curious, and quick learner
Highly advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; excellent communication abilities
Driven, critical thinker with strong initiative
Willing to travel up to 25%

Responsibilities

Preparation of major client deliverables, including full ownership of the market model and specific workstreams with limited support from senior project team
Actively lead detailed analyses to support project objectives and client needs
Independently structure and deliver workstreams to ensure successful execution of commercial due diligence projects together with the CDD leadership team in various industries
Design, manage, and analyze complex survey- knowledge of tableau / BI is a plus
Gather data gathering through desktop research, performing expert interviews, and conducting surveys
Drive in-depth analyses to uncover risks for the transaction and identify opportunities for post-transaction value creation
Work with cross-functional project teams to address challenges and drive results and collaborate with other due diligence workstreams such as ODD, ITDD, FDD, or TaxDD
Deliver reports that focus on the key topics at highest quality in the shortest possible time