Strategy and Commercial Due Diligence Recruitment in the UK
Helping Strategy and CDD-focused clients grow
At Ascent Professional Services, we have a strong track record of helping clients find and attract exceptional Strategy and Commercial Due Diligence talent in the UK.
We understand the particular challenges involved in recruiting experienced CDD professionals. Our team combines specialist market knowledge with an extensive network and proven headhunting techniques to identify candidates across all levels.
Why clients trust Ascent with their growth
Our experience enables us to support clients with both immediate recruitment requirements and longer-term growth plans.
Clients choose to work with Ascent because of our:
- In-depth experience and understanding of the challenges involved in hiring Strategy and Commercial Due Diligence candidates
- Experience helping clients enter new geographies and open new offices
- Access to hidden talent, with 89% of the candidates we place identified through headhunting
- Strong retention rate, with 91% of our candidates still employed after 12 months
- 100% delivery rate on retained assignments
Proven headhunting techniques
Our first priority is to get to know each client.
We listen carefully to understand your individual requirements, immediate needs and long-term growth plans. We then begin our search, identifying suitable candidates through our extensive network and proven headhunting techniques.
Before presenting a shortlist, we thoroughly screen every candidate to ensure there is an excellent match between the candidate, the role and your business.
Our Strategy and CDD recruitment track record
After successfully placing our first UK Commercial Due Diligence candidate in 2015, our activity in this area has continued to grow.
We have since placed talented, high-calibre Strategy and CDD candidates in roles across all levels.
Our Strategy and Commercial Due Diligence recruitment work has included firms such as:
- Plural Strategy
- CIL Management Consultants
- PMP Strategy
- Simon-Kucher
Examples of candidates we have placed
Hannah Tobin
Senior Consultant at Simon-Kucher [LinkedIn]
William Mills
Senior Associate at Plural Strategy [LinkedIn]
Avinash Hettiarachchi
Senior Manager at Simon-Kucher [Linkedin]
Explore current Commercial Due Diligence jobs
Looking for your next opportunity in Commercial Due Diligence or Strategy consulting? Explore our current opportunities in London and Paris.
Strategy and CDD Consultant – Paris
Join an established international boutique consultancy as it grows its new Paris team. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to work on Commercial Due Diligence and Strategy projects with mid-cap private equity clients, while contributing to the development of a growing office.
Location: Hybrid, Paris
Sector: Cross Sector
TMT Strategy and CDD Consultant – London
Join a growing international boutique consultancy specialising in Strategy and Commercial Due Diligence. Based in its London office, you will manage projects from end to end and deliver insights for clients across the media, telecoms and technology sectors.
Location: Hybrid, London
Sectors: Media and Telecoms
Can’t see the right opportunity? Explore all our current management consulting jobs or submit your CV to hear about relevant Strategy and Commercial Due Diligence roles as they become available.
Explore answers to common questions about Ascent’s approach to Strategy and Commercial Due Diligence recruitment, from how we identify and assess candidates to the roles and growth plans we support.
Commercial Due Diligence recruitment focuses on finding professionals with the experience and skills required to deliver CDD and related Strategy projects. Ascent helps consulting firms identify and attract suitable candidates for Commercial Due Diligence roles across different levels.
Yes. Ascent has in-depth experience and knowledge of the challenges involved in hiring Strategy and Commercial Due Diligence professionals. We placed our first UK CDD candidate in 2015 and have since made placements across all levels.
We begin by understanding each client’s individual requirements, immediate needs and longer-term growth plans. We then identify suitable candidates through our extensive network and proven headhunting techniques. Before shortlisting, we thoroughly screen each candidate to ensure there is a strong match between the individual, the role and the client.
Yes. Our headhunting approach allows us to identify and engage professionals who may not be actively applying for vacancies. In fact, 89% of the candidates we place are identified through headhunting.
Ascent recruits talented Strategy and Commercial Due Diligence professionals across all levels. We work closely with clients to understand the experience, capabilities and seniority required for each individual appointment.
Yes. Ascent has experience helping clients enter new geographies and establish new offices. We take the time to understand each firm’s longer-term plans so that our recruitment approach can support its wider growth strategy.
Ninety-one per cent of candidates placed by Ascent are still employed after 12 months. This reflects the importance we place on thoroughly screening candidates and creating a strong match between the candidate and client.
You can explore the current Commercial Due Diligence and Strategy roles featured on this page. If there is not a suitable opportunity available, submit your CV to join our network and hear about relevant positions as they become available.
Talk to our team
If you would like to discuss how Ascent can collaborate with your team and support your Strategy or Commercial Due Diligence recruitment plans, get in touch.
Alternatively, download our overview to learn more about our experience, approach and track record.