The Role
Are you the next driver within Netlights M&A Advisory and Strategy team? Do you have experience from and are passionate about M&A, Due diligence, Advi...
The Role
Are you the next driver within Netlights M&A Advisory and Strategy team? Do you have experience from and are passionate about M&A, Due diligence, Advisory and Strategy? Do you want to leverage your insights and perspectives and take a pivotal role in shaping, driving and growing Netlights M&A Advisory offering? In addition, are you interested in tech and would like a career spanning both strategy development as well as operational implementation within the forefront of digitalization?
Then you could be the one developing, expanding and taking Netlights M&A Advisory offering to the next level together with us!
M&A Advisory and Strategy has been growing significantly at Netlight during the last 5+ years, developing to a highly prioritized service area and actively expanding in a global market working with both local growth funds and global large-scale funds. To continue the growth with continued high pace, we will now benefit from experience and perspectives from the commercial side within the whole M&A Advisory and strategy offering to continue our path to the next level.
ABOUT BARINGA
Baringa is a global consulting firm that partners with leaders to drive change and create value. With deep industry expertise, and
enabled by advanced technology, the firm helps clients to deliver with greater confidence and certainty. With over 2,000 people
across the UK, Europe, North America, Asia and Australia, the firm combines global insight with local understanding.
The firm works across energy and resources, financial services, government and public sector, consumer products and retail,
pharmaceuticals and life sciences, manufacturing, and technology, media and telecoms, with capabilities spanning strategy,
transformation and operational excellence – all powered by advanced technology, data, AI and digital innovation.
Clients value Baringa’s collaborative approach and the way its teams integrate seamlessly – all working with a shared
understanding of what matters most. The firm is known for its kind, curious experts who listen closely and care deeply about
client success as they help clients transform energy markets, modernise financial platforms, expand telecoms and digital networks
through advanced data analytics, enable digital services in government, and unlock growth in consumer sectors.
Certified as a Great Place to Work around the world, Baringa has been recognised by the Financial Times in 22 categories of its UK
Leading Management Consultants rankings, and by Forbes for four consecutive years as one of the World’s Best Management Consulting
Firms.
OUR ENTERPRISE VALUE CREATION PRACTICE ARE LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED CONSULTANTS TO JOIN THE TEAM.
Expectations of value have changed. Driving revenue growth, optimising margins & costs, and maximising ROI remain pivotal but the
opportunity is bigger. The EVC team drives sustainable P&L improvements by realising cost and revenue growth strategies that
address short-term financial challenges and long-term shareholder expectation. We bring a PE mindset to enterprises, balancing the
need to be cost-efficient whist maintaining a ruthless focus on profitable growth. We differentiate ourselves through the rigour
of our thinking and the humanity of our execution, generating compelling insights from deep data and analysis combined with market
knowledge, ensuring maximum value realisation is delivered and sustained longer-term. As a member of our team you will help
clients identify value rapidly as well as shape and drive a breadth of exciting & transformational work across all our industry
sectors (Financial Services, Products & Services, Energy & Resources, Pharmaceutical & Life sciences and Central Government.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
* You will be responsible for helping clients address complex strategic, operational, and organisational cost, margin and
value-creation issues
* Programmes will range anywhere from setting EVC strategy and vision tailored to client's needs, to mobilizing and leading
multi-disciplinary cost and margin improvement programmes
* Capability Building: Empower clients to sustain improvements through effective knowledge transfer and capability building
* You will be a key member of the Enterprise Value Creation team responsible for building out the Enterprise Value Creation team
to become the “Go To” brand in the market
* You will be responsible for bringing together our cross-functional Baringa team to bring the best in class to the client
* Support initiatives focused on pricing strategy, monetisation opportunities, profitability analysis, pricing analytics, and
commercial performance monitoring to help clients set and achieve ambitious KPIs and targets
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic consultants with 2 to 5 years of relevant work experience and a passion for delivering
impactful results in dynamic environments. Ideal candidates will have:
Must have:
* University degree in Economics, Econometrics, Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field; Master’s degree is a plus
* Ideally, ACCA/CIMA/CFA qualified, with an Accounting or Finance degree
* Advanced skills in financial modelling and quantitative analysis to generate actionable insights and support data-driven
decision-making
* Experience in profitability and monetisation analysis, cost optimisation, pricing strategy development, pricing analytics, or
KPI/target setting for sustainable commercial success
* Comfortable working with ambiguity in a very fast paced environment
* Ability to break down complex problems into small, digestible set of challenges
* A high level of applied thinking and intellectual curiosity
* An ability to assess information and distil into key strategic insights, as well as convey these clearly and succinctly in both
oral and written form
* Candidates should be comfortable with international travel, which may be required for up to 30% of the time. Candidates must be
able to travel and work within the EU/UK.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
* Experience working in a leading strategy house, Big 4 firm (or similar), with a cost focus, investment banking, audit, M&A
advisory or similar field
* Experience in providing expert commercial and strategic advisory services, leveraging financial and operational analytics to
drive client profitability and business growth
* Experience in financial and cost transformation initiatives, identifying opportunities for cost efficiency and strategic value
creation.
* Working in a Deals environment is a plus
WHAT A CAREER AT BARINGA WILL GIVE YOU
PUTTING PEOPLE FIRST.
BARINGA IS A PEOPLE FIRST COMPANY AND WELLBEING IS AT THE FOREFRONT OF OUR CULTURE. WE RECOGNISE THE IMPORTANCE OF WORK-LIFE
BALANCE AND FLEXIBLE WORKING AND PROVIDE OUR STAFF AMAZING BENEFITS. SOME OF THESE BENEFITS INCLUDE:
* Generous Annual Leave Policy: We recognise everyone needs a well-deserved break. We provide our employees with 5 weeks of
annual leave, fully available at the start of each year. In addition to this, we have introduced our 5-Year Recharge benefit
which allows all employees an additional 2 weeks of paid leave after 5 years continuous service.
* Flexible Working: We know that the ‘ideal’ work-life balance will vary from person to person and change at different stages of
our working lives. To accommodate this, we have implemented a hybrid working policy and introduced more flexibility around
taking unpaid leave.
* Corporate Responsibility Days: Our world is important to us, so all our employees get 3 every year to help social and
environmental causes and increase our impact on the communities that mean the most to us.
* Wellbeing Fund: We want to encourage all employees to take charge and prioritise their own wellbeing. We’ve introduced our
annual People Fund to support this by offering every individual a fund to support and manage their wellbeing through an
activity of their choice.
* Profit Share Scheme: All employees participate in the Baringa Group Profit Share Scheme so everyone has a stake in the
company’s success.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that creating an environment where everyone feels a sense of
belonging is central to our culture and that diversity is paramount to driving creativity, innovation, and value for our clients
and for our people.
AN AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE
You can be a part of our ‘Great Place to Work’ – with our commitment to women and well-being in the workplace for all. Click
here to see some of our recent awards and how we’ve achieved this.
USING BUSINESS AS A FORCE FOR GOOD.
We maintain high standards of environmental performance and transparency, which can be seen through our commitment to Net Zero
with our SBTI-verified Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions reduction targets and our support of the Better Business Act. We report our
progress publicly and ensure that we are also externally assessed and scored through organisations like CDP and EcoVadis - helping
us to continually identify where we can improve.
We have a long legacy of supporting the communities in which we work, and offer a variety of ways to contribute, by putting people
first and creating impact that lasts. Our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) agenda is about giving back to the communities in
which we live and work by sharing our skills, talent and time. In essence, we aim to empower and encourage everyone in the firm to
contribute to the things we care about, and support registered charities and organisations with a clear social or environmental
purpose to increase the positive impact they can have.
JOIN US
All applications received will be reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team. We never rely solely on automated screening
or AI tools to make hiring decisions. Your application will be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity,
religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, age, faith or social background. We
do not filter applications by university background and encourage those who have taken alternative educational and career paths to
apply. We would like to actively encourage applications from those who identify with less represented and minority groups. We
operate an inclusive recruitment process, ensuring reasonable adjustments where needed. Please contact a member of our Recruitment
Team to discuss further.
BARINGA PRIVACY NOTICES
For UK & EU
Your personal data will be retained by Baringa for up to two years, in accordance with our UK Recruitment Privacy Notice / EU
Recruitment Privacy Notice, to evaluate your application and meet our legal and reporting obligations. In line with the General
Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to request access to, rectification, or erasure (subject to legal
limitations) of your personal data. For more information, please contact us at privacy@baringa.com
For the USA
Your personal data may be retained by Baringa for up to two years, as outlined in our Recruitment Privacy Notice (AMER & APAC), to
support the recruitment process and internal reporting requirements. Where applicable, and in accordance with relevant federal and
state laws, you may have the right to request access to or correction of your personal information. For further details, please
contact privacy@baringa.com
For Australia & Singapore
Your personal data will be retained by Baringa for up to two years, in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice (AMER &
APAC), to assess your application and meet applicable reporting and legal obligations. In line with the Australian Privacy Act and
Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), you may have rights to access, correct, or request limited deletion of your
personal data. For more information, please contact us at privacy@baringa.com
Commercial Due Diligence Engagement Lead / Engagement Director
New York
About Alpha FMC
Founded in London in 2003, Alpha FMC is a leading global consulting firm specializing in the financial services industry. Our
1,500+ consultants work across 19 offices worldwide, combining deep sector expertise with hands-on delivery to support more than
970 clients across asset management, wealth management, insurance, and broader financial services.
We are expanding our Commercial Due Diligence (CDD) practice within the Strategy & Deals team and are seeking a senior leader to
drive high-profile buy-side and sell-side engagements in New York. This role focuses on market strategy, growth diagnostics, and
commercial risk, providing investors and corporate clients with the insight needed to underwrite and defend transaction decisions.
Tenure Guidance
* Engagement Lead (EL): 7–10 years of relevant experience, with exposure to M&A transactions and team leadership.
* Engagement Director (ED): 10+ years of relevant experience, with extensive subject-matter expertise, client ownership, and
strategic advisory experience.
* Responsibilities are structured to allow candidates to position themselves at the appropriate level based on experience,
subject-matter depth, and deal ownership.
Key Responsibilities
The responsibilities below apply across both levels; Engagement Directors are expected to take greater ownership of client
relationships and practice-level contribution, and will have a higher expectation for business development activities.
Engagements
* Lead Commercial Due Diligence engagements end-to-end, covering market attractiveness, competitive positioning, customer
economics, and growth strategy.
* Frame and test investor hypotheses on market growth, competitive dynamics, and commercial risk, identifying structural
headwinds, customer concentration, and go-to-market constraints that could affect investment value.
* Advise clients on growth strategy, market positioning, and commercial risk mitigation, translating findings into actionable
commercial and investment insights.
* Assess target’s maturity relative to market best practice and peers within Financial Services, FinTech, and related B2B
Services (commercial strategy, growth trajectory, customer economics, and competitive positioning).
* Partner with Alpha's Technology DD, Operations DD, and Strategy teams to provide integrated perspectives on value creation and
risk.
Client & Stakeholder Management
* Build and maintain senior client relationships, engaging with PE deal teams, portfolio company management teams, and bankers to
inform transaction decisions and support value creation.
* Take a lead role in shaping client communications, engagement direction, and IC-ready deliverables.
* Structure and present conclusions clearly to both commercial and non-technical, IC-level audiences.
Team & Practice
* Manage and mentor engagement teams, ensuring delivery excellence, fostering analytical rigor, and guiding junior colleagues
through complex CDD workstreams.
* Contribute to practice growth through thought leadership, business development, and the advancement of Alpha's CDD frameworks
and AI-enabled analytics.
What We're Looking For
* 7+ years of direct, relevant experience in Commercial Due Diligence, growth strategy, and M&A strategic advisory at a senior
level (see Tenure Guidance above).
* Strong track record leading or materially contributing to buy-side and sell-side CDD engagements within M&A or private equity
transactions.
* Sector depth in Financial Services, FinTech, Insurance, Wealth/Asset Management, or FS-related B2B Tech/Services.
* Strong analytical grounding in market sizing, growth diagnostics, customer economics, and competitive positioning.
* Proven ability to translate commercial findings into investment-grade insights and recommendations.
* Strong client leadership and stakeholder management skills, capable of engaging senior PE and portfolio-company executives.
* Experience managing teams and mentoring high-performing consultants.
* MBA preferred (or equivalent advanced degree/experience).
What We Offer
* Opportunity to work directly with senior leaders and blue-chip clients in the financial services and private equity sectors.
* Entrepreneurial, collaborative environment with significant responsibility early on.
* Ability to work on projects for clients across North America and Europe.
* Competitive salary with annual profit-sharing opportunity and a clear path for career progression.
* 401(k) matching.
* 25 days of annual paid time off.
* Supplemented medical, dental, and vision coverage.
* Comprehensive training and development programs, including support for professional qualifications such as the CFA and IMC.
There are a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to - skill sets,
experience and training, and licensure and certifications. The base salary range for this position is: $230,000 to $330,000 and is
subject to change based on salary benchmarking. In addition to this salary, employees would be eligible for both variable and
non-variable benefits.
About Man Group
Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our
Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager
investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a
significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections
and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent.
Headquartered in London, we manage $228.7 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the
London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at
www.man.com
At Man Group, we respect your privacy and we are committed to protecting and safeguarding your Personal Data. We have developed
policies and processes which are designed to provide for the security and integrity of your Personal Data. We are committed to
Processing your Personal Data fairly and lawfully, and being open and transparent about such Processing. For further information
on how we process your data, please see the privacy notice for applicants here
* As at 31 March 2026
JOB SUMMARY:
The successful candidate will be a Legal Counsel within the Group Legal team. The team supports Man Group in executing its
commercial and corporate strategy, protecting it against legal risk and promotes high standards of corporate governance and legal
compliance. The role is based in London but involves working with colleagues internationally, in particular the US, Europe and
Asia. This is a broad role which encompasses both advisory and transactional matters across every aspect of Man Group’s business,
including advising on a wide range of commercial issues which may involve commercial contracts, employment, data protection, real
estate, M&A and financial services regulation.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, as well as responding to day-to-day legal queries;
* Providing legal advice on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters, escalating complex issues to senior team members as
appropriate;
* Advising on the legal aspects of corporate projects, such as restructurings or acquisitions;
* Working alongside the data protection team on data protection matters, including assisting with compliance and advising on
privacy-related issues;
* Supporting the corporate real estate team on matters related to Man Group’s office leases;
* Monitoring legal and regulatory developments relevant to Man Group, and assisting in the implementation of related changes; and
* Providing legal support to Man Group’s sales and marketing teams in relation to the distribution of Man Group’s investment
products on a global basis.
* The successful candidate will be expected to work collaboratively with colleagues across the global Group Legal team,
demonstrate a willingness to learn, and maintain clear and professional communication with stakeholders. The role requires the
ability to manage workload efficiently and seek guidance from senior team members when faced with unfamiliar issues.
KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
* Qualified solicitor admitted to practice in England & Wales, with approximately 2-4 years’ post-qualification experience.
* Excellent academic qualifications are essential, as is some experience of drafting and negotiating contracts.
* Knowledge of alternative investment funds and their regulation is a plus, as is any time spent working in an in-house
environment.
* Should approach work proactively and be able to work independently within a collaborative team environment.
* Should possess strong legal skills and be able to apply them using sound commercial judgment and approach legal issues with a
practical, business-focussed mindset.
* Effective interpersonal skills are fundamental, with an ability to communicate effectively and constructively.
Inclusion, Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Group
You'll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our
success, joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. Through our external
and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes, you'll find opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an
inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. Learn more at www.man.com/diversity.
You'll have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives, while advancing your career through
professional development, and with flexible working arrangements available too. Like all our people, you'll receive two annual
'Mankind' days of paid leave for community volunteering.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability
coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Depending on your location, you may also enjoy
additional benefits such as private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options and pet insurance.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
Man Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and all employees without regard to race, color, creed,
national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military
or veteran status, age or any other legally protected category or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local
laws.
Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply
for roles with us, please contact TalentAcquisition@man.com.
