Manager (Commercial Due Diligence )

Stax•Charlotte, NC

1d•$190,000 - $225,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Commercial Due Diligence Manager leads buy-side and sell-side transaction engagements for corporate clients and private equity investors. The role evaluates growth opportunities, revenue sustainability, market risks, and commercial opportunities, delivering clear, data-driven insights throughout the transaction lifecycle. The manager oversees engagement scope, timelines, and client expectations; develops investment-committee-ready findings and diligence materials; collaborates across transaction teams; supports business development; and coaches and mentors team members. The position follows a hybrid work model and requires in-person attendance three days per week at a firm office or client site. Locations are Chicago, Boston, and New York City.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, Economics, Finance, Strategy, or a related field.
Typically 5–8+ years of experience in commercial due diligence, strategy consulting, transaction advisory, or private equity-related roles.
Experience supporting M&A or private equity transactions.
Strong analytical skills across market sizing, customer analysis, and competitive dynamics.
Ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights.
Excellent written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, transaction-oriented environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience working directly with private equity clients.
Consulting or professional services background.
MBA or other advanced degree.

Responsibilities

Manage and deliver commercial due diligence engagements for corporate and private-equity-backed transactions.
Analyze markets, customers, competitors, pricing, and go-to-market strategies to assess commercial risk and opportunity.
Conduct market sizing, growth forecasting, customer segmentation, and demand analyses.
Develop clear, concise, investment-committee-ready findings that summarize key risks and value drivers.
Draft and review diligence reports, executive summaries, and presentation materials.
Serve as a primary engagement manager, overseeing scope, timelines, and client expectations.
Collaborate with Financial Due Diligence, Value Creation, IT, and Human Capital teams to deliver integrated transaction insights.
Support proposal development and business development activities.
Coach and mentor senior associates and associates, and contribute to performance feedback and team development.
Perform other duties as assigned.