Bachelor's degree in business, Economics, Finance, Strategy, or a related field
2-4+ years in commercial due diligence, strategy consulting, transaction advisory, or private equity-related roles
Experience with M&A or private equity transactions
Strong analytical skills in market sizing and customer analysis
Ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights
Excellent written, presentation, and communication skills
Proficient in managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Responsibilities
Support commercial due diligence engagements for corporate and private equity transactions
Analyze markets, customers, competitors, pricing, and go-to-market strategies
Conduct market sizing, growth forecasting, customer segmentation, and demand analyses
Prepare investment-committee-ready findings summarizing key risks and value drivers
Draft diligence reports, executive summaries, and presentation materials
Collaborate with Financial Due Diligence, Value Creation, IT, and Human Capital teams
Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
Empowerment to make impactful decisions from day one
Opportunity to build leadership and advisory skills
Collaborative environment with experienced professionals
Integrated insights across various functional teams
Experience with high-profile engagement in transaction lifecycle
Full Job Description
As a Commercial Due Diligence Consultant, you'll focus on buy-side and sell-side transaction engagements, supporting corporate clients and private equity investors as they evaluate growth opportunities, revenue sustainability, and market risk. You'll work alongside experienced professionals across Grant Thornton Stax Transactions to deliver clear, data-driven insights throughout the transaction lifecycle.
From day one, you'll be empowered to make an impact-helping clients make confident investment decisions while continuing to build your leadership and advisory skillset.
Your day-to-day may include:
Support commercial due diligence engagements for corporate and private-equity-backed transactions
Analyze markets, customers, competitors, pricing, and go-to-market strategies to assess commercial risk and opportunity
Conduct market sizing, growth forecasting, customer segmentation, and demand analyses
Prepare clear, concise, and investment-committee-ready findings summarizing key risks and value drivers
Draft diligence reports, executive summaries, and presentation materials
Collaborate with Financial Due Diligence, Value Creation, IT, and Human Capital teams to deliver integrated transaction insights
Other duties as assigned
You have the following technical skills, qualifications, and abilities:
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, Economics, Finance, Strategy, or a related field
Typically, 2-4+ years of experience in commercial due diligence, strategy consulting, transaction advisory, or private equity-related roles
Experience supporting M&A or private equity transactions
Strong analytical skills across market sizing, customer analysis, and competitive dynamics
Ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights
Excellent written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, transaction-oriented environment
Preferred
Experience working directly with private equity clients
Consulting or professional services background
MBA or other advanced degree
Locations:
Chicago, Boston, and NYC.
Consistent with the firm's hybrid work model, this position requires in-person attendance three days per week at a firm office or client site.
