Defence Consultant - Due Diligence

Job description

A client in top-tier strategy consultancy is seeking a Due Diligence Consultant with strong Defence experience to join the team. You will work as part of a small, fast‑paced deal team, supporting senior leads on rapid‑turnaround commercial assessments. The objective of the role is to bring deep sector insight and structured consulting discipline to short, demanding workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to CDD workstreams across defence and adjacent markets

• Rapidly build market, competitor and customer insights through targeted research and expert engagement

• Develop clear, structured analysis and translate findings into concise outputs for senior stakeholders

• Support the team in producing client‑ready slides, models and summary materials under tight timelines

• Manage high‑intensity sprints, shifting priorities and long‑hour expectations typical of DD cycles

Requirements

• 4+ years' experience in top‑tier strategy consulting

• 10+ DDs completed, ideally including multiple defence‑related or adjacent sector engagements

• Deep familiarity with defence industry dynamics, market structure and procurement environments

• Strong analytical capability, structured problem‑solving and excellent slide‑writing

• Comfortable working in demanding, time‑compressed environments with frequent pivots

Details

• Start date: As soon as possible

• Duration: Project‑based (3-6 weeks)

• Day rate: Competitive and dependent on experience (PAYE and Ltd)

• Location: London

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English