We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager in Strategy – Commercial Due Diligence (CDD) to join a growing advisory practice in Dubai. This is a senior-level opportunity ideal for candidates with a strong track record in CDD, deep financial analysis expertise, and proven leadership in managing and signing off on high-impact engagements. Key Responsibilities: Lead and deliver comprehensive CDD projects, typically involving market sizing, competitor benchmarking, customer analysis, and commercial risk assessments. Conduct in-depth financial and strategic analysis to assess target companies' performance, value drivers, and growth potential. Sign off on deliverables and manage senior stakeholder expectations across private equity and corporate clients. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including legal, finance, and operational specialists to drive holistic due diligence outputs. Prepare high-impact client reports and investment committee materials with clear, concise recommendations. Mentor and develop junior team members while maintaining quality standards across all outputs. Key Requirements: 7 years of experience in strategy consulting, investment banking, private equity, or transaction services with a focus on commercial due diligence. Demonstrated experience leading and delivering on 15 CDD engagements. Advanced financial modelling, valuation, and analytical capabilities. Strong presentation and communication skills with the ability to influence senior decision-makers. Prior experience signing off on engagements and representing findings at senior executive or investment committee level. A degree in Business, Finance, Economics or a related field; an MBA is a strong advantage. Willingness to travel regionally as required.