Senior Consultant - New York - Simon-Kucher

Description

Overview

In the United States – Boston | New York. We are looking for an experienced Private Equity/Commercial Due Diligence professional to help expand our Transaction Services and Private Equity (TSPE) US practice together with the global TSPE Partner and our local Partners. This is an opportunity to join the growing Transaction Services Team at Simon-Kucher. The TSPE practice advises private equity funds and strategic investors both pre- and post-deal across industries, with a core focus on commercial due diligence delivered by the TSPE specialist team in close cooperation with our industry practices. Today Simon-Kucher & Partners has established TSPE teams in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, UK, France, and the US.

What makes us special

• Become part of a unique entrepreneurial team. Think independently, use your initiative, and take some risks. Entrepreneurship is a powerful force that drives the growth not only of our firm but our clients and people.
• Unlock the power of opportunity. Advance your career in a thriving company with a startup feel. We invest in your professional development every step of the way.
• Enjoy balance and flexible working. Be empowered to do your best work – whether it's from home or in the office.
• Prioritize your health and wellbeing. We offer a competitive suite of health benefits to help keep you and your loved ones safe.
• Invest in your future. All US and Canadian employees enjoy 401(k) & RRSP benefits with company matching.
• Work in a values-driven culture. Our vision is to become the world\'s leading growth specialist, guided by our values which drive how and why we do things.

How You Will Create An Impact

• Support leading mid and large-cap PE clients, as well as corporates, to invest in the right businesses, addressing questions such as:
• • How large is this market, how fast is it growing and how will it develop in the future?
  • Is this company winning, and if so, how is it taking market share from its competitors?
  • How satisfied are customers, and what is the potential for future up-sell versus risk of losing customers?
  • Can the business achieve its revenue growth targets?
  • How can growth of this business be accelerated over the next 3-4 years?
  • How would this market and business perform in a recession?
• Carrying out analysis of market and competitor dynamics to provide assurance to clients about market scale, growth and trends, and competitive positioning of different companies.
• Speaking to customers and carrying out customer and market surveys to understand customer behaviors and perceptions of different companies.
• Preparing parts of the report to be presented to the client – ensuring a clear, insightful presentation of the work to help clients make the right investment decision.
• Presenting findings both internally and to clients.
• Building and maintaining relationships with clients.
• Working on cross-border projects with other Simon Kucher offices around the world.
• Broader engagement with the development of the team and market activities, supporting in business development, recruitment, marketing and in the early stages.

Your Profile

• 2-4 years of experience within consulting or in the strategy/M&A function of a corporate, with experience of carrying out commercial due diligence engagements.
• CDD experience is a must.
• An undergraduate degree is required; MS, MA, MBA, or other advanced degree is optional/nice to have.
• Experience leading commercial due diligence and/or growth strategy projects is highly preferred.
• Record of accomplishment of managing multiple projects, including work plans, deliverables, budgets, schedules, and accounts receivable.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, comfort with financial modeling and market analysis.
• Excellent communication and persuasive abilities, both written and spoken.
• Team player, open and positive in a group dynamic.
• Effective presentation and communication abilities to present findings, takeaways, and key recommendations to a senior audience.
• Demonstrated record of solving complex problems, directing teams, and completing challenging project activities within tight project timelines.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work seamlessly and collaboratively with various internal and external colleagues and stakeholders.

Compensation and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $125,000-$150,000/yr. Compensation may vary depending on relevant experience, skills, geographic location, and business needs. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, 13 paid holidays per year, medical/dental/vision insurance, basic life insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.

About Simon-Kucher

Simon-Kucher is a global consultancy with more than 2,000 employees in 30+ countries. Our sole focus is on unlocking better growth that drives measurable revenue and profit for our clients, by optimizing product, price, innovation, marketing, and sales based on deep customer insights. With 40 years of experience in monetization topics, we are regarded as the world's leading pricing and growth specialist.

Simon-Kucher is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or militarily status, or any other legally protected status. We believe in building a culture that embraces belonging, where our people feel valued and can contribute meaningfully. If we get that right, great things will happen for our people, our clients, and our business.

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