Engagement Manager

As an Engagement Manager, you take ownership of day-to-day project delivery, manage small teams and work closely with clients across commercial due diligence, value creation and M&A strategy projects. You turn analysis into action, ensuring recommendations translate into results. This role is ideal for consultants who want to grow into Principal, learning how to deliver excellence, leadership and commercial ownership along the way.

You lead engagements, manage client relationships and coach interns and freelance consultants. You bring structure, analytical depth and an entrepreneurial mindset that challenges both clients and colleagues to raise the bar.

Responsibilities

1. Deliver measurable client impact (70%)

• Take full ownership of end-to-end project management in commercial due diligence, value creation or M&A strategy.
• Act as a strategic sparring partner for clients, building long-term relationships based on trust and insight.
• Ensure all project deliverables meet the highest standards of analytical depth and strategic clarity.
• Lead high-stakes client meetings and workshops to drive alignment and decision-making.

2. Develop KooKoo Strategy's way of working (20%)

• Identify and quantify new value creation opportunities during active engagements.
• Support firm growth by leading proposal writing, project scoping and commercial client communication.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of KooKoo Strategy's proprietary methodologies, templates and digital toolkits.

3. Grow people and culture (10%)

• Coach and mentor interns and freelance consultants on projects, with structured, direct performance feedback.
• Contribute to firm-building activities, including recruitment, knowledge sharing and internal capability development.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture that values diverse perspectives.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business, Finance or a related field.
• 5 to 7 years of professional experience, including at least 3 years at a leading strategy consulting firm.
• A proven track record in commercial due diligence, value creation or M&A strategy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with highly structured verbal and written communication.
• Fluent in English; Dutch or French proficiency is a strong plus.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong sense of ownership and commercial acumen.
• Excellent stakeholder management, able to influence at C-suite level.
• Collaborative team player who thrives on learning and continuous improvement.

Why KooKoo Strategy

• A high-impact leadership role with full ownership of strategic engagements.
• Direct partnership with the firm's founders and senior decision-makers at client organizations.
• A clear growth path toward Principal, with a focus on leadership and commercial development.
• A dynamic, entrepreneurial environment where your contributions directly shape the firm's growth.
• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

Values

• Client-first: placing client impact at the center of every decision
• Openness: encouraging diverse perspectives and challenging assumptions
• Transparency: maintaining clarity and honesty in our way of work
• Pragmatic & results-driven: ensuring insights lead to tangible, strategic outcomes