Senior Manager – Commercial Due Diligence

Join BearingPoint Capital as a Senior Manager and take the lead in building our Commercial Due Diligence practice. This is a unique opportunity to combine delivery excellence with business development, client advisory, and entrepreneurial leadership. Why This Role Matters As a Senior Manager, you will go beyond project delivery. You will define strategy, expand our client base, and develop a high-performing team. You will be a trusted advisor to leading Private Equity and corporate investors, helping them navigate complex transactions. Why Join Us At BearingPoint Capital, you will fast-track your career within a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment, working on high-impact M&A and strategy projects for top-tier clients – Private Equity firms, family offices, corporates, and strategic investors. Our services span M&A Strategy & Execution, Commercial Due Diligence, and Technology Due Diligence, focused on companies where growth, market positioning, and competitive advantage are central to the investment thesis. You will join a senior-led, collaborative team that values intellectual rigor, pragmatic impact, and balance-supporting clients on both UK and international transactions across a range of industries. About BearingPoint Capital BearingPoint Capital is an independent business unit of global management consultancy BearingPoint . We deliver end-to-end M&A advisory services, including Commercial and Technology Due Diligence, M&A strategy, and portfolio management. We also manage BearingPoint’s corporate portfolio and strategic venture investments. Our team is fully integrated with BearingPoint’s global consulting network - over 6,000 professionals across 75+ countries - providing access to deep industry expertise and operational capabilities that strengthen every engagement. Delivery & Client Advisory • Lead complex Commercial Due Diligence engagements across buy-side and sell-side transactions, delivering high-quality outcomes under demanding timelines. • Provide strategic insights on market dynamics, competitive positioning, and growth opportunities, directly shaping client investment theses. • Advise C-level executives, deal teams, and investment committees on commercial viability and value creation strategies. • Bring a clear toolbox of proven CDD methodologies, applying them with rigor to ensure impactful, consistent results. Sales & Business Development • Drive origination and growth of CDD and adjacent M&A advisory services, taking ownership for expanding client relationships and market footprint. • Build and nurture trusted relationships with Private Equity, corporates, and family offices, leveraging your professional network to accelerate business opportunities. • Lead proposals, pitch presentations, and go-to-market initiatives; represent BearingPoint Capital at industry forums and events. • Confidently position both Transaction Services and Deal Advisory capabilities to maximize cross-selling potential. Practice Building & Leadership • Shape and execute the growth strategy for the UK CDD practice while laying the foundations for international expansion over time. • Advance methodologies, benchmarking approaches, and market analysis frameworks to strengthen client delivery. • Recruit, mentor, and coach project managers and consultants; build resilient, high-performing teams. • Contribute to global practice initiatives, sharing insights and fostering continuous learning across the network. What We’re Looking For • Extensive experience in Commercial Due Diligence, strategy consulting, or M&A advisory, with a proven ability to lead complex projects. • Strong methodological grounding in CDD, with the ability to adapt frameworks to diverse client contexts. • Demonstrated success in business development and client relationship management, ideally supported by a strong market presence and network. • Commercial acumen and the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations that influence investment decisions. • Excellent leadership and people development skills, with experience growing project managers and core teams. • Deep sector expertise in one of BearingPoint’s core industries (technology, healthcare, industrials, business services) is a plus. • MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred. • Must have the right to work in the UK. What We Offer • A unique opportunity to build and scale the UK CDD practice within a global consultancy. • Direct exposure to top-tier clients and high-impact transactions. • Real autonomy in a flat, entrepreneurial culture. • Flexible working model with strong emphasis on work-life balance. • Competitive compensation and performance-based bonus structure. • Access to BearingPoint’s global consulting network.