Associate Partner (New York)

• Salary Range: $220,000 – $300,000 + bonus
• Location: New York

Our client is a global strategy consultancy expanding into the US market and launching a Commercial Due Diligence practice focused on software and technology assets. It offers an Associate Partner or experienced Senior Manager the opportunity to take full ownership of the space.

This role offers a platform to build a market-leading proposition in the private equity and M&A advisory space.

You’ll operate at the intersection of technology and investment strategy. The Associate Partner will engage directly with private equity investors, delivering commercially driven insights on software and tech businesses while building a scalable, revenue-generating practice. This is an ideal move for an experienced Senior Manager or Associate Partner ready to step into a more entrepreneurial, ownership-led role.

The Associate Partner will lead and grow a US-based Commercial Due Diligence offering centred on software and technology assets.

Role Highlights

• Build and scale a Commercial Due Diligence practice in software/tech
• Lead end-to-end CDD engagements for private equity transactions
• Assess market positioning, growth potential, and commercial risks
• Translate technical and market insights into investment recommendations
• Develop long-term relationships with PE sponsors and deal advisors

You Will Need

• 7+ years’ experience within strategy consulting
• Strong exposure to commercial due diligence within PE/M&A
• Proven ability to lead engagements and influence senior stakeholders
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to build and own a practice

Why You’ll Love It

• Clear and accelerated path to Partner
• Competitive salary with performance-linked upside
• Opportunity to build a practice with full strategic control
• Access to established client relationships and deal flow
• Autonomy to shape go-to-market strategy and team growth
• Collaborative culture with market-leading benefits (including 30 days PTO)