Project Overview

Our client is a global private equity advisory and performance improvement firm, supporting investors and portfolio companies across pre- and post-deal value creation. The role sits within their Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) practice and focuses on delivering high-impact commercial and operational insights for private equity clients across the ANZ market.

The successful talent will operate at Manager or Senior Manager level, leading workstreams across transaction due diligence and post-acquisition value creation initiatives. This is a hands-on role requiring strong analytical capability, leadership of small teams, and direct exposure to senior stakeholders in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial environment.

Key Activities

• Lead pre-deal commercial due diligence engagements, including investment thesis support, market and competitor analysis, customer research, and financial / operational modelling
• Drive post-deal value creation initiatives such as performance improvement, growth strategy, cost optimisation, organisational design, and turnaround support
• Manage and mentor junior team members, ensuring high-quality outputs and delivery against tight timelines
• Partner with senior leadership on client engagement and business development, contributing to proposal development and practice growth
• Work closely with private equity investors and portfolio company management teams to deliver practical, measurable outcomes

Your Background

Essential

• 3–6 years’ experience (Manager) or 6–9 years’ experience (Senior Manager) in top-tier strategy consulting, with strong preference for MBB background
• Demonstrated private equity or transaction experience, including commercial due diligence and/or post-deal value creation
• Proven ability to lead workstreams and small teams in a consulting or professional services environment
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working in, or strong familiarity with, the ANZ market

Desirable

• Exposure to operational improvement, turnaround, or performance optimisation work
• Experience supporting business development or practice-building initiatives
• Background working directly with private equity funds and senior portfolio company executives
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a bias toward action and ownership