Manager - Transaction Services & Private Equity

Manager - Transaction Services & Private Equity

In the United States - Boston | New York

We are looking for an experienced Private Equity/Commercial Due Diligence professional to help expand our Transaction Services and Private Equity (TSPE) US practice together with the global TSPE Partner and our local Partners. This is an exciting opportunity to join the growing Transaction Services Team at Simon-Kucher. The TSPE practice aims to expand existing PE-client relationships with an additional service offering.

Simon-Kucher’s TSPE practice advises private equity funds and strategic investors both pre- and post-deal, across industries. The core focus/offering is the commercial due diligence which is delivered by the TSPE specialist team in close cooperation with our industry practices. Today Simon-Kucher & Partners have established TSPE teams in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, UK, France, and the US.

• Become part of a unique entrepreneurial team. Think independently, use your initiative, and take some risks. Entrepreneurship is a powerful force that drives the growth not only of our firm but our clients and people.
• Unlock the power of opportunity. Advance your career in a thriving company with a startup feel. We invest in your professional development every step of the way.
• Enjoy balance and flexible working. Be empowered to do your best work – whether it’s from home or in the office.
• Prioritize your health and wellbeing. No matter where you live, we offer a competitive suite of health benefits to help keep you and your loved ones safe.
• Invest in your future. All US and Canadian employees enjoy 401(k) & RRSP benefits with company matching.
• Work in a values-driven culture. At Simon-Kucher, our vision is to become the world's leading growth specialist. Our values guide the way we do business and communicate our distinctiveness. They sum up what we stand for, influence our culture, and drive how and why we do things.

• Support leading mid and large-cap PE clients, as well as corporates, to invest in the right businesses, addressing questions such as:
  • How large is this market, how fast is it growing and how will it develop in the future?
  • Is this company winning, and if so, how is it taking market share from its competitors?
  • How satisfied are customers, and what is the potential for future up-sell versus risk of losing customers?
  • Can the business achieve its revenue growth targets?
  • How can growth of this business be accelerated over the next 3-4 years?
  • How would this market and business perform in a recession?
• Carry out analysis of market and competitor dynamics to provide assurance to clients about market scale, growth and trends, and competitive positioning of different companies.
• Speak to customers and carry out customer and market surveys to understand customer behaviors and perceptions of different companies.
• Prepare parts of the report to be presented to the client – ensuring a clear, insightful presentation of the work to help clients make the right investment decision.
• Present findings both internally and to clients.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients.
• Work on cross-border projects with other Simon-Kucher offices around the world.
• Broader engagement with the development of the team and market activities, supporting in business development, recruitment, marketing and in the early stages.

• 4-6 years of experience within consulting or in the strategy/M&A function of a corporate, with experience of carrying out commercial due diligence engagements.
• CDD experience is a must.
• An undergraduate degree is required; MS, MA, MBA, or other advanced degree is optional/nice to have.
• Experience leading commercial due diligence and/or growth strategy projects is highly preferred.
• Record of accomplishment of managing multiple projects, including work plans, deliverables, budgets, schedules, and accounts receivable.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, comfort with financial modeling and market analysis.
• Excellent communication and persuasion skills as well as written and spoken.
• Team player, open and positive in a group dynamic.
• Effective presentation and…