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Consultant - Strategy & Commercial Operations

Lloyd's Register Group, Location, WV, United States


Consultant – Strategy & Commercial Operations Date:

10 Apr 2026

Company:

Lloyds Register

Location:

Work from home.

Job ID:

41420

What we’re looking for

The Consultant supports delivery of advisory engagements across

strategy, M&A, financial advisory, operational excellence, and digital transformation , with a

primary focus on M&A and financial analysis .

The role contributes to complex client engagements through

due diligence, pre & post deal advisory, financial modelling, business case development, and investment analysis , while supporting

operational and digital initiatives

as part of integrated advisory solutions. The Consultant applies structured thinking, strong analytical capability, and commercial judgement to help clients make informed strategic and investment decisions.

The role is suited to candidates with an

engineering background and MBA , strong exposure to

finance and M&A , and preferably experience in maritime/infrastructure, enabling effective engagement with both commercial and operational stakeholders.

What we offer you

The opportunity to work for an organization that has a strong sense of purpose, is value‑driven and helps colleagues develop professionally and personally through our range of people development programmes.

The role

Support end-to-end delivery of advisory engagements, contributing to high-quality outputs aligned with agreed scope, timelines, and quality standards.

Work effectively with client stakeholders, internal teams, and subject‑matter experts to deliver integrated, value-focused solutions.

Demonstrate a clear understanding of client objectives, constraints, and operating context.

Support M&A and transaction‑related engagements, including

Commercial and operational due diligence

Market and target assessment

Synergy identification and integration considerations

Develop and maintain financial models, including forecasts, valuation support, scenario and sensitivity analysis.

Support preparation and review of business cases, investment appraisals, and strategic options assessments.

Analyse financial statements, cost structures, and profitability drivers to support strategic and investment decisions.

Support operational excellence initiatives, including

Process mapping and diagnostics

Performance benchmarking

Identification of cost, efficiency, and productivity improvement opportunities

Contribute to development of practical, implementable recommendations aligned with client operating realities.

Contribute to digital advisory engagements from a business and value perspective, including

Digital maturity or readiness assessments

Benefits identification and value tracking

Business input to digital roadmap or system selection activities

Prepare clear, concise, and structured client deliverables, including reports, presentations, and financial analyses.

Support proposal development, market research, and preparation of client pitch material.

Contribute to internal knowledge sharing, development of methodologies, and continuous improvement of advisory delivery.

Actively pursue professional development to strengthen consulting, financial, and industry expertise.

What you bring

Engineering or bachelor’s degree from a recognised university and MBA / master’s in management.

Typically, 5–8 years of relevant experience in management consulting, corporate finance, M&A advisory, or transaction support roles.

Demonstrated experience in M&A, transaction advisory, or financial analysis.

Prior experience in maritime, shipping, offshore, energy, or asset-intensive industries is preferred.

Strong grounding in corporate finance, valuation, and financial modelling.

Exposure to operational excellence, performance improvement, or transformation initiatives.

Exposure to digital transformation or digital advisory is desirable.

Strong analytical and structured problem‑solving skills.

Advanced Excel and financial modelling capability.

Ability to synthesise complex analysis into clear, actionable insights.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a consulting environment.

Professional, collaborative, and client‑focused approach.

Proficiency in the English language.

Willingness to travel and work from client or LR offices as required.

Preferred Skills

Exposure to transaction due diligence and business plan development.

Understanding of operational processes in regulated or asset-intensive environments.

Familiarity with process improvement or continuous improvement concepts.

EEO and Accessibility Statement We are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application and we will do everything we possibly can to support you.

Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible.

Communicating and promoting vacancies, offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required.

Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work.

At least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people.

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