Manager ( Commercial Due Diligence)

Stax•Philadelphia, PA

1d•$190,000 - $225,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Commercial Due Diligence Manager supports corporate clients and private equity investors with buy-side and sell-side transaction engagements, evaluating growth opportunities, revenue sustainability, and market risk. Working with experienced professionals across Grant Thornton | Stax Transactions, the manager delivers clear, data-driven insights throughout the transaction lifecycle and helps clients make confident investment decisions. The role includes managing engagement delivery and client expectations, conducting market and customer analyses, and developing investment-committee-ready findings and materials. It also involves coordinating with other transaction teams, supporting business development, and coaching and mentoring associates. The position follows a hybrid work model and requires in-person attendance three days per week at a firm office or client site.

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.