Commercial Principal - Private Equity Insights

Commercial Principal, Insights, Private Equity | London

Leading B2B Information Services Firm

Why Commercial Due Diligence Professionals Choose This Opportunity:

Productize Your CDD Expertise into SaaS-Like Solutions

• Transform the most valuable CDD insights into repeatable, systematic market intelligence for Large Cap PE firms
• Move from one-off project execution to building continuous insights capabilities that influence multiple investments
• Leverage Europe\’s largest research team (750 FTEs) to scale your expertise beyond traditional project constraints

No Partner Pyramid – Direct Client Recognition

• Build your reputation directly with PE investment professionals without partner filters
• Own client relationships and get direct credit for your innovations and insights
• Rapid team growth around your expertise rather than climbing someone else\’s ladder

Product Innovation Freedom & Ownership

• Create new insights modules and services rather than executing the same CDD frameworks repeatedly
• Co-develop solutions with Large Cap PE clients using your deep CDD methodology knowledge
• Direct P&L responsibility with meaningful equity in the products you build

Systematic Impact Beyond Single Deals

• Build market intelligence platforms that shape investment strategies across entire PE portfolios
• Continuous strategic partnerships with clients rather than transactional project relationships
• Access to a comprehensive insights suite: Expert Networks, Voice of Customer, M&A Mapping, Deal Advisory

About the Role

Join a leading B2B information services firm as a Commercial Principal and play a pivotal role in scaling innovative approach to serving Large Cap PE firms and consulting companies.

You won\’t be doing traditional CDD work – instead, you\’ll be productising the most valuable CDD insights into systematic, SaaS-like solutions that PE firms can access continuously rather than commissioning project-by-project.

Your Impact:

Product Development & Innovation

• Productise CDD methodology into repeatable market intelligence solutions for Large Cap PE clients
• Transform the 3-5 most valuable slides from every CDD into systematic, ongoing insights platforms
• Leverage Europe\’s largest research team (750 FTEs) to scale solutions beyond traditional project constraints

Direct Client Leadership

• Build your reputation directly with PE investment professionals without partner pyramid politics
• Own relationships with Large Cap PE firms and get direct credit for your innovations
• Lead client conversations on product development and strategic market intelligence needs

Business Building & P&L Ownership

• Scale teams around your expertise with rapid hiring and growth opportunities
• Direct revenue responsibility for your product lines and client relationships
• Co-develop new services with PE clients using your deep CDD knowledge

What We\’re Looking For:

Essential Experience:

• Commercial Due Diligence background from top-tier strategy consulting or transaction advisory firms
• Large Cap PE client exposure with proven track record in complex deal environments
• Experience with systematic market intelligence, product development, or SaaS business models preferred

Key Capabilities:

• Deep understanding of what drives value in CDD work and ability to systematise those insights
• Exceptional client relationship skills with Large Cap PE investment professionals
• Entrepreneurial mindset with experience building products/services from concept to scale
• Leadership experience growing teams and driving business development initiatives

About Our Company

Our client is a leading B2B information services firm serving the world\’s top consulting, investment, and corporate businesses by enabling real-time information gathering from industry experts across global markets.

Their Recognition:

• Europe\’s fastest-growing company (Financial Times, 5 consecutive years)
• Top Employer for Recent Graduates (The Career Directory, Canada)
• Best Workplace certification

Their Mission: Accelerate the shift to a prosperous society by empowering better decision-making.

Ready to productize your CDD expertise and build the future of PE market intelligence?

This is your opportunity to move beyond traditional project-by-project CDD work to building systematic solutions that transform how Large Cap PE firms access market insights.