Director, Commercial Due Diligence

Stax - a global strategy consulting firm

. Lead complex buy-side and sell-side due diligence engagements for corporate and private equity clients .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeAtlanta • United StatesLead💰 $230,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex buy-side and sell-side due diligence engagements, with a strong focus on market opportunity evaluation, customer behavior analysis, and competitive positioning. Proven ability to influence executive decision-making and manage client relationships while mentoring teams and driving business development.

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Commercial Due DiligenceTransaction AdvisoryMarket SizingStakeholder ManagementPrivate Equity Experience

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Hard Skills

Market Opportunity EvaluationCustomer Behavior AnalysisRevenue Risk AssessmentCompetitive PositioningM&A Diligence EngagementsGrowth Strategy DevelopmentFinancial Due DiligenceValue CreationEngagement Economics OversightProposal Development

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationClient Relationship ManagementMentoringTeam Development

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeMBA or Equivalent

Industry Keywords

Private EquityInvestment CommitteeStrategy ConsultingTransaction AdvisoryFirm-Building Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead complex buy-side and sell-side due diligence engagements for corporate and private equity clients
Evaluate market opportunity, growth sustainability, customer behavior, competitive positioning, and revenue risk
Translate analyses into executive-level and investment-committee-ready insights influencing deal decisions
Serve as a senior client advisor and manage executive stakeholder expectations
Build long-term client relationships
Drive integrated diligence delivery with Financial DD, Value Creation, IT, and Human Capital leaders
Oversee engagement economics, quality, and delivery across multiple concurrent transactions
Lead and contribute to business development, proposals, client presentations, and account expansion
Develop thought leadership, methodologies, and go-to-market materials
Recruit, mentor, and develop managers and team members
Provide career coaching and performance feedback
Contribute to firm-building initiatives and practice growth efforts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business, Economics, Finance, Strategy, or a related field
Typically, 8–10+ years of experience in commercial due diligence, strategy consulting, transaction advisory, or private equity
Proven experience leading PE-backed and corporate M&A diligence engagements
Expertise in market sizing and growth assessment
Expertise in customer and revenue analysis
Expertise in competitive and industry dynamics
Ability to influence executive and investor decision-making
Experience managing teams, client relationships, and complex engagements
Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work from the designated office location
Right to work in the United States
Private equity or investment committee-facing experience preferred
Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred
Experience supporting post-close value creation or growth strategy preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
Expanded family planning benefits
401(k) plan with company contributions regardless of your own
Open vacation policy
Life and disability insurance
Generous parental leave
Pre-tax transit benefits
Mobile phone stipend
Wellness reimbursement
Charitable gift matching
Low-travel operating model
Mentorship and career development opportunities