Commercial Director – Private Equity

Ducker Carlisle

Commercial Director leading private equity due diligence and value creation initiatives at Ducker Carlisle. Responsible for client relationships and project management in the professional services vertical.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $185,000 - $285,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage origination and private equity commercial due diligence
Ensure Ducker Carlisle is well known with key deal source constituencies
Develop and enhance existing deal sourcing efforts
Manage client relationships throughout the deal flow
Facilitate best-in-class client engagement
Serve as a relationship manager for all newly developed clients
Provide guidance on investment thesis and key business risks
Partner seamlessly with senior members during the diligence process
Build Ducker Carlisle’s brand as a thought leader in the private equity and investment banking ecosystem

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree from a top institution (advanced degree or MBA preferred)
Substantial private equity consulting experience
Significant experience in business development focused on private equity or mergers and acquisitions
Knowledge and networking within the middle-market private equity and investment banking landscape
Experience in supporting transactions and client development within professional services sectors
Proven experience in negotiating engagements, preferably with private equity or investment banking clients
Professional demeanor with unquestioned integrity, credibility and character
Ability to practice independently, as well as within a team environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days of paid time off/year
401(k) matching
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Frequent social events
Local volunteer opportunities
Hybrid work schedules

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Hard Skills & Tools

private equity consultingbusiness developmentmergers and acquisitionstransaction supportclient developmentnegotiation

Soft Skills

relationship managementclient engagementintegritycredibilityteam collaborationindependent practice

Certifications

Bachelor’s DegreeMBA