Manager: M&A Advisory - Commercial Due Diligence

Manager – Commercial Due Diligence (CDD) in M&A Do you want to build a rewarding career in one of the fastest growing M&A advisories in Europe? BearingPoint is looking for a Manager to join BearingPoint Capital, its global M&A advisory team in London, to work on Commercial Due Diligence (CDD) and wider strategic engagements. Why Join Us? As part of BearingPoint Capital, you’ll fast-track your career within a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment, working on high-impact M&A and strategy projects for top-tier clients, including leading Private Equity firms, family offices, corporates, and strategic investors. Our services include M&A Strategy & Execution, as well as Commercial and Technology Due Diligence, focused on companies where growth, market positioning, and competitive advantage are central to the investment thesis. You’ll join a small, senior-led team that values work-life balance, intellectual rigour, and pragmatic impact—supporting clients on both local and international transactions across a range of industries. About BearingPoint Capital BearingPoint Capital is an independent business unit of the 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 tightly integrated with BearingPoint’s global consulting network—over 6,000 professionals across 75+ countries—providing access to deep industry expertise and operational capabilities. In This Role, You Will Be Involved In: Leading and delivering Commercial Due Diligence engagements for buy-side and sell-side clients Assessing market size and growth, customer and competitor dynamics, business models, and key value levers Providing investors with clear, insight-driven recommendations on target company positioning and commercial viability Managing client relationships, often directly with deal team principals and C-level stakeholders Supporting deal origination efforts, including proposal development and go-to-market initiatives Playing a pivotal role in building the CDD team within BearingPoint Capital UK Developing junior team members through coaching and project-based mentorship Working closely with colleagues across Europe to support clients across diverse industries Contributing to the development and execution of BearingPoint’s M&A growth strategy We’re Looking For Individuals Who Can Demonstrate: Strong experience in an M&A advisory or strategy consulting role Proven track record of leading Commercial Due Diligence or strategy projects, preferably for Private Equity clients Excellent commercial acumen and analytical thinking, with comfort interpreting market, financial, and operational data Experience working with investment theses and transaction-critical questions Confidence engaging with senior client stakeholders (e.g. CxOs, deal principals) Ability to lead projects and deliver under tight timelines in high-pressure deal environments Strong communication skills with a proven ability to create and present high-quality client deliverables Experience in technology, healthcare, industrials, or business services sectors is a plus An MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is an advantage Candidates must have the right to work in the UK What We Offer: Rapid career development in a high-growth team Exposure to both advisory and firmwide investment strategy, including venture activity Collaboration with top-tier clients across the European M&A landscape A flat, supportive, and collaborative team culture Flexible working model and a strong focus on work-life balance Highly competitive compensation with a market-leading bonus structure