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-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesLead💰 $230,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

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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 effectively while mentoring teams and driving business development.

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Commercial Due DiligenceMarket Sizing ExpertiseCustomer AnalysisStakeholder ManagementTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Due DiligenceMarket Opportunity EvaluationGrowth AssessmentRevenue Risk AnalysisM&A EngagementsTransaction AdvisoryCompetitive AnalysisValue CreationBusiness DevelopmentProposal Development

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationLeadershipClient Relationship ManagementMentoringPerformance Feedback

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeMBA or Equivalent

Industry Keywords

Private EquityInvestment CommitteeStrategy ConsultingEngagement EconomicsFirm-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 that influence deal decisions
Serve as a senior client advisor, building long-term relationships and managing executive stakeholder expectations
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, including proposals, client presentations, and account expansion
Develop thought leadership, methodologies, and go-to-market materials aligned to Commercial DD and Value Creation
Recruit, mentor, and develop managers and team members; provide career coaching and performance feedback
Contribute to firm-building initiatives and practice growth efforts
Perform other duties as assigned

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
Track record of managing teams, client relationships, and complex engagements
Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
Private equity or investment committee-facing experience preferred
Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred
Experience supporting post-close value creation or growth strategy preferred
Ability to work from the designated office location
Right to work in the United States
Ability to work in a hybrid model with in-person attendance three days per week

Benefits

Comp & perks

Target annual bonus
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
Hybrid work model with in-person attendance three days per week at a firm office or client site
Low-travel operating model