At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead commercial due diligence projects and shape business growth in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Boutique strategy firm in Boston focused on private equity clients.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonuses, healthcare, and gym membership.
- Other info: Dynamic culture with significant mentorship and growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Fast-track your career to Associate Partner while making impactful decisions.
- Qualifications: 5-8 years in consulting with strong client-facing and leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 180000 - 200000 £ per year.
Engagement Lead - CDD (Commercial Due Diligence) Boutique Strategy & Transaction Advisory Firm Boston, MA
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary: $225,000 - $250,000
- Bonus: 25-50% performance-based
- Healthcare: medical, dental, vision
- Additional benefits: maternity/paternity leave, gym membership, 401(k)
About the Firm
This is a boutique strategy and commercial due diligence advisory firm based in Boston. The firm works primarily with private equity clients across the lower middle market through to large-cap funds, supporting investment decisions through high-impact commercial due diligence and transaction advisory work. The team is intentionally lean, with most of the team at Consultant and Senior Associate level. The firm is currently in a growth phase and is strengthening its senior leadership structure, particularly at Principal and Associate Partner level, to support increasing deal flow and client demand.
The Role
The firm is seeking an Engagement Lead (fast-track to Associate Partner) to lead Commercial Due Diligence engagements and play a key role in shaping the continued growth and structure of the business. This is a hands-on leadership role in a lean, high intensity consulting environment, offering significant client exposure and ownership of end-to-end delivery. The successful candidate will have a clear progression path toward Associate Partner and ultimately Partner level, depending on performance and firm growth trajectory.
Key Responsibilities
- Commercial Due Diligence Leadership
- Lead end-to-end commercial due diligence engagements (typically 2-4 weeks duration) for private equity clients
- Own project scoping, execution, and final investment recommendation
- Conduct and oversee market sizing, growth analysis, competitive landscaping, and customer/expert interviews
- Develop clear, investment grade narratives for PE stakeholders and investment committees
- Client Leadership & Delivery
- Act as primary client interface on engagements with private equity sponsors
- Lead presentations, workshops, and final readouts
- Translate complex quantitative and qualitative analysis into clear, decision-ready insights
- Team Leadership
- Manage small, high performing teams (typically 2-5 consultants/associates per engagement)
- Mentor and develop junior team members in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
- Contribute to a high performance, collaborative team culture
- Firm Building
- Support the development of methodologies and best practices for commercial due diligence delivery
- Contribute to recruitment, onboarding, and development of junior talent
- Play an active role in shaping a growing boutique advisory firm
Experience Required
- 5-8 years' experience in strategy consulting, commercial due diligence, or transaction advisory
- Proven track record of leading 15+ CDD or PE focused engagements end-to-end
- Strong exposure to private equity clients across buy side and/or sell side work
- Background from top tier strategy firms, boutique CDD firms, or Big 4 Deals / Strategy practices
Core Skills
- Strong commercial acumen and structured problem solving
- Deep experience in market sizing, competitive analysis, and investment case development
- Excellent client facing and presentation skills
- Ability to thrive in fast paced, short duration (2-4 week) engagement cycles
- Experience leading small teams in high intensity environments
Personal Attributes
- Entrepreneurial mindset with appetite to help build a growing firm
- Strong mentoring capability and interest in developing junior talent
- High ownership, accountability, and resilience under pressure
- Comfortable operating in a lean, high expectation consulting environment
- Passion for private equity and transaction driven advisory work
Culture & Environment
The firm operates as a small, high performance consulting environment characterised by:
- Fast paced, short cycle engagements
- Small teams and high individual ownership
- Significant client exposure at all levels
- Entrepreneurial, "build as you go" culture
- Strong emphasis on mentorship and development of junior talent
- Informal but high intensity working style, with close team collaboration
This is not a large, structured corporate environment - rather, it is a hands-on, high impact boutique where individuals directly shape outcomes and firm growth.
Career Progression
- Principal fast track to Associate Partner
- Clear pathway toward Partner level leadership
- Significant exposure to private equity clients and deal advisory work
- Opportunity to directly influence the growth and direction of the firm
Commercial Due Diligence Consultant in Boston employer: Lime Talent Ltd
This boutique strategy and commercial due diligence advisory firm in Boston offers an exceptional work environment characterised by a high-performance culture and significant client exposure. Employees benefit from a clear progression path towards leadership roles, alongside comprehensive benefits including competitive salaries, performance bonuses, and a strong emphasis on mentorship and professional development. With a focus on collaboration and entrepreneurial spirit, this firm provides a unique opportunity for individuals to directly influence outcomes and contribute to the firm's growth.
