Strategic Due Diligence Officer

Career Launch AI; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment banking firm in New York is seeking a Strategic Due Diligence Officer to support due diligence efforts across mergers and acquisitions. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Finance or a related discipline, possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and be able to synthesize large volumes of information into actionable insights. This full-time role offers a competitive compensation package, and candidates should be prepared to manage multiple workstreams under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Understanding of M&A transactions, valuation concepts, and investment decision-making.
• Ability to synthesize large volumes of information into clear, actionable insights.
• Prior internship or experience in investment banking, strategy consulting, private equity is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end due diligence efforts across M&A and investment transactions.
• Conduct commercial and strategic analysis, including market sizing and competitive positioning.
• Prepare due diligence summaries, investment memoranda, and committee materials.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, Mathematics

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Investment Banking / Financial Services
Experience Level: Analyst / Early Career
Compensation: Competitive base salary + performance bonus (varies by employer)

About This Opportunity

This posting represents the type of Strategic Due Diligence Officer roles featured within the Career Launch AI Private Job Board.
It is not a direct job opening with a specific employer.

Members of the Career Launch AI platform gain access to exclusive investment banking, private equity, and strategy-focused roles that may not appear on public job boards. This description reflects a typical early-career strategic due diligence role accessible through our network.

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Representative Role Overview

A leading middle-market investment bank, private equity firm, or corporate development team may seek a Strategic Due Diligence Officer to support commercial, financial, and operational diligence across mergers, acquisitions, investments, and strategic transactions.

These roles are well-suited for candidates interested in evaluating target businesses, assessing strategic fit, validating growth assumptions, and identifying key transaction risks and value drivers.

Key Responsibilities

Support end-to-end due diligence efforts across M&A and investment transactions

Conduct commercial and strategic analysis, including market sizing, competitive positioning, and customer dynamics

Analyze business models, revenue drivers, cost structures, and unit economics

Assist in validating management projections and investment theses

Identify and assess key risks, synergies, and value creation opportunities

Coordinate diligence workflows, including data room review and information requests

Collaborate with investment bankers, consultants, and internal stakeholders on diligence findings

Prepare due diligence summaries, investment memoranda, and committee materials

Support integration planning considerations informed by diligence insights

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, Mathematics, or a related discipline

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset

Understanding of M&A transactions, valuation concepts, and investment decision-making

Ability to synthesize large volumes of information into clear, actionable insights

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

High attention to detail with strong organizational capabilities

Ability to manage multiple diligence workstreams under tight deadlines

Prior internship or experience in investment banking, strategy consulting, private equity, transaction advisory, or corporate development is beneficial

Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial research tools

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