EY-Parthenon Manager Commercial Due Diligence

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Your new job | About your main responsibilities

As a Manager in the Commercial Due Diligence team, you will lead project teams on commercial due diligence engagements and broader growth strategy assignments for private equity and corporate clients. You will combine strong problem solving and analytical skills with team leadership, client management and coaching responsibilities. Your main activities will include:

• Lead commercial due diligence and growth strategy projects from kick-off to final client presentation, ensuring high-quality output and clear recommendations.
• Structure and oversee analyses on markets, customers, competitors and business performance drivers, using both primary and secondary research as well as quantitative modelling.
• Review and manage deal materials to identify critical commercial opportunities, risks and key value drivers related to a proposed transaction.
• Guide project teams in translating complex findings into clear, actionable insights for management teams, C-level executives and investment professionals.
• Take ownership of project planning, day-to-day team management and quality control across work streams and deliverables.
• Coach and develop consultants and senior consultants through daily guidance, feedback and on-the-job mentoring.
• Build strong client relationships and act as a trusted sparring partner throughout the course of an engagement.
• Contribute actively to business development by helping shape proposals, supporting pitches and identifying follow-on opportunities.
• Support the continued growth of the practice through recruitment, team development and knowledge sharing.

Your new team | About your colleagues and the office

Your team: Within the Strategy department of EY-Parthenon, we focus on developing strategies for growth, digitalization, M&A, and transformation, to help organizations achieve their long-term goals. Our Commercial Due Diligence team works with private equity investors and corporate clients on high-impact strategic questions related to transactions, market attractiveness, growth potential and value creation. We work with organizations in the private equity, energy, financial services, healthcare and life sciences, retail, FMCG, technology, media and telecom sectors.

The team is highly engaged and consists of ambitious and knowledgeable professionals who enjoy solving complex problems together and delivering the best possible outcomes for clients.

Your office:
Amsterdam Our Amsterdam office is located at the Zuidas: a bustling area full of companies. In our Cross Towers, we welcome up to 1,500 people every day. For a breathtaking view of the city, head to the 22nd floor. Collaboration takes on a new meaning in our Wavespace, a high-tech environment that connects clients and colleagues virtually across the globe.

Your skills and strengths | About your unique contribution

• You have a minimum of 5 years of strategy consulting experience or equivalent, with a strong track record in commercial due diligence, growth strategy and transaction-related work.
• You have proven experience in leading project teams and coaching junior colleagues in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.
• You hold a Master’s degree in Economics, Engineering or Business Administration with strong academic results and coursework relevant to the…