Director Transaction Advisory / Strategy (m/f/d)

Overview

In this role you support private equity advisory and digital transformation efforts by leading cross-border due diligence and value-creation analyses. You will shape equity stories, identify AI-enabled opportunities, and guide project delivery with multidisciplinary teams. You work closely with portfolio clients and internal stakeholders to translate needs into high-impact solutions. This opportunity lets you influence strategy-to-execution in a fast-growing, internationally respected consultancy.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
• exclusive investment opportunities
• Digital Leaders of Tomorrow program
• hybrid work model across multiple offices
• team events and wellness partnerships
• pension scheme

Responsibilities

• Lead international commercial, digital, tech, and data due diligence reports for buy-side and sell-side transactions
• Manage analyses of digital business models for private equity clients in an international context
• Develop equity stories and digital value-creation initiatives for PE portfolio companies
• Identify client needs, structure complex problems, and design and deliver high-impact solutions
• Assess strategic impact of AI on business models and identify application areas
• Lead project teams, coordinate with external stakeholders and ensure delivery
• Organize and drive core project activities including workshops, meetings, research, analyses and solution design
• Mentor and supervise team members and contribute to recruitment and talent development

Key requirements

• University degree (Master’s or MBA preferred) with excellent grades in business, economics, computer science, or related field
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in digital strategy, transaction advisory, or digital transformation/marketing
• Strong affinity for technology, digital marketing, emerging tech, and AI applications
• Distinct client orientation with ability to bridge client needs and internal delivery
• Exceptional analytical skills with creative problem-solving
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; data visualization tools a plus
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Service-oriented, team-oriented, passion for digital innovation and value creation
• Fluent in English (C1/C2); German or other regional languages advantageous

• client orientation
• analytical thinking
• creative problem-solving
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• data visualization tools

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