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We combine deep diligence expertise with our own AI platform to give PE funds sharper answers, faster. We are growing quickly, winning work with leading funds and expanding the team, and this hire is a key part of that next phase.\nAdvisory: thematic research, commercial due diligence (CDD), AI due diligence, AI value creation, AI build solutions and exit readiness.\n\nSoftware: Building the operating layer for consulting\n\nClients: mid-market and large-cap PE funds across the UK, Europe and the US.\n\nOperating model: flat and AI-leveraged. Senior people work directly on the deal, supported by AI rather than layers of juniors.\n\nTeam: a blend of DD consultants, PE portfolio operators, AI advisors and AI engineers, with advisory and engineering working side by side.\n\nOur team and culture\nAI is rewriting the rules of consulting. Most advisory firms are waiting to see what happens. We decided to be the ones making it happen.\nWe are a small, senior team that moves fast, sets a high bar and genuinely enjoys building Riplo together. Every person here shapes what Riplo becomes.\nWe build side by side in the office 4-5 days a week, because the best ideas come from being in the room together. If you want to sit at the table with us, roll up your sleeves and build something that matters, we want to meet you.\nEngagement Manager, Advisory · London (in office 4-5 days a week) · Full-time\nThis is not a typical Engagement Manager role. You will be a key hire working side by side with our Founding Director of Advisory, leading live diligence on PE deals, owning workstreams end to end, and helping build the advisory practice from the ground up.\nYou will have the autonomy of a founder, the exposure of a partner, and the tools of an AI-native firm. Your work will show up directly in investment decisions, in our product and in how Riplo grows.\nWhat you'll do\nDeliver diligence\nLead day-to-day execution of CDD and AI DD projects for PE clients, from kick-off to final report.\n\nStructure the key questions, build the workplan and own core workstreams: market sizing, competitive landscape, customer research, business plan review and AI/tech assessment.\n\nTurn analysis into a clear, investment-grade storyline and co-present findings directly to deal teams.\n\nDeliver projects on time and to a high standard.\n\nBuild the practice\nAssist with producing thought leadership and marketing collateral (sector notes, whitepapers, LinkedIn content).\n\nHelp scope and write proposals, and support pitches to new and existing funds.\n\nSupport relationship building with PE funds and corporate finance advisors.\n\nEmbed AI in how we work\nUse AI tools at every step: research, data analysis, interview synthesis, modelling and slide production.\n\nWork with our engineers to improve Riplo's platform and diligence workflows.\n\nBuild reusable assets that make each project faster than the last.\n\nWhat you'll bring\n6-7 years in diligence consulting.\n\nStrong commercial due diligence track record for PE clients, ideally at a transaction advisory firm or broader management consulting experience with a focus on technology, software or AI.\n\nSharp commercial acumen: you quickly get to what drives a business and what matters for the investment case.\n\nProven execution: you have run workstreams and teams and delivered under tight deal timelines.\n\nExcellent written and verbal communication, including senior client and investor audiences.\n\nAI fluency: you already use AI tools daily and can show how they make your work faster and better.\n\nWho you are\nFounder mindset: this is your business to own and grow. 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