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About the role
As a Senior Associate (m/f/d) Commercial Due Diligence within A&M's Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) practice, you will support the CDD leadership team in advising leading private equity funds and their portfolio companies on strategic commercial decisions throughout the transaction lifecycle. Drawing on A&M's operational experience and senior resources, you will play a key role in delivering projects to clients.
As part of A&M's integrated team, the Director (m/f/d) will collaborate with colleagues from Corporate Transformation, and Transaction Advisory & Valuations practices, leveraging a broad range of resources and expertise across sectors and geographies.
Key Responsibilities
* Independently structure and deliver workstreams to ensure successful execution of (commercial) due diligence projects together with the CDD leadership team in various industries.
* Gather data gathering through desk research, performing expert interviews, and conducting surveys.
* Drive in-depth analyses to uncover risks for the transaction and identify opportunities for post-transaction value creation.
* Work with cross-functional project teams to address challenges and drive results and collaborate with other due diligence workstreams such as ODD, ITDD, FDD, or TaxDD.
* Deliver reports that focus on the key topics at highest quality in the shortest possible time.
Skills and Experience
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights.
* Excellent communication and presentation abilities, capable of effectively conveying insights to clients and other stakeholders.
* Hands‑on, non‑hierarchical leadership style that fosters trust and collaboration across all levels.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present confidently and effectively.
* Objective, fact‑based approach to problem‑solving.
* Strong values and integrity, leading by example and inspiring confidence in colleagues and clients.
* Fluent in German and English (written and spoken).
Your journey at A&M
We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top‑notch training and on‑the‑job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.
We prioritize your well‑being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high‑performing and passionate professionals.
Inclusive Diversity
A&M’s entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M’s core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity, and we foster inclusiveness, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way.
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