A leading global consulting firm is launching a new Deal Strategy team and is seeking high-calibre professionals to play a key role in building and scaling the practice. This is a unique opportunity to join at an early stage and help shape the team’s proposition, culture, and market presence.
The role will focus primarily on Commercial Due Diligence (CDD) engagements for private equity and corporate clients, complemented by broader strategy work including growth strategy, market entry, value creation, and portfolio strategy. Engagements will be UK-led with regular exposure to the Nordics and wider European markets.
Sector Focus:
Technology, Media, and Digital Infrastructure, including software, platforms, data, telecoms, data centres, fibre, and digital services.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and deliver end-to-end CDD engagements across buy-side and sell-side transactions
* Drive market, customer, and competitive analysis to support investment decisions
* Deliver high-impact strategy projects beyond CDD, including growth, expansion, and value creation plans
* Manage and develop project teams, ensuring high-quality outputs and timelines
* Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders, including investors and C-suite executives
* Contribute to business development, proposal writing, and go-to-market initiatives
* Support the build-out of the Deal Strategy team, including mentoring, recruiting, and knowledge development
* Collaborate with colleagues across Europe on cross-border engagements
Candidate Profile
* Experience in top-tier strategy consulting, deal advisory, or specialist CDD teams
* Strong track record delivering Commercial Due Diligence engagements
* Deep interest or experience in Technology, Media, and/or Digital Infrastructure sectors
* Strong analytical capability combined with clear, concise communication
* Proven ability to lead teams and manage multiple workstreams
* Entrepreneurial mindset with an appetite to help build a new offering
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, transaction-driven environment
* Willingness to travel across the UK and Europe as required
What’s on Offer
* Opportunity to join a newly formed, high-growth Deal Strategy team
* Exposure to high-profile transactions and strategic assignments
* Significant responsibility and visibility within a global consulting firm
* Clear progression opportunities as the practice scales
* Competitive compensation and benefits package
* International project exposure across the UK, Nordics, and Europe
This role is ideal for individuals looking to combine deep transaction expertise with broader strategic impact, while helping to build a differentiated Deal Strategy platform within a global consulting environment.