Digital / Commercial Analyst - Associate (Contractor)

Join Palladium Digital's Associate Network - an initiative that seeks to assemble a remarkable team of digital associates and contractors who are ready to contribute their expertise to create exceptional value for our top-tier private equity clients and their portfolios. Palladium Digital is seeking highly motivated Digital / Commercial Analysts to join the Palladium Associate Network. The Opportunity Palladium works across the entire deal cycle, from identifying digital opportunities and risks in due diligence to extracting value through the development of new digital products and services. We help businesses reach their full potential through the digital transformation of their processes, business models, and ways of working. We cover multiple sectors including eCommerce and Retail, Financial Services, Transport and Logistics, Manufacturing, Leisure & Travel, Health, Technology and SaaS, FMCG and Education. With offices in London, Oxford, New York, and Dubai we have a global presence with a remote-first work environment. Palladium's advancements in digital due diligence and digital transformation have been recognised by multiple awards and nominations in industry awards. Role We are looking for analysts with strong analytical and research skills to help evaluate market dynamics, competitive landscapes, and growth opportunities, delivering actionable insights and clear recommendations to support private equity investment decisions. You will develop data-driven insights spanning pre-transaction due diligence and exit preparation (vendor due diligence). This is an exciting opportunity for an analytically minded professional with at least 2 years of experience, working alongside experienced consultants and industry experts. Reponsibilities may include: Data Collection & Analysis: Gather, clean and analyse data from a variety of digital and commercial sources (e.g. web analytics, social listening data, CRM, transactional data), including conducting market sizing and competitor benchmarking, to support due diligence engagements Desk Research: Conduct in-depth market research and analysis to rapidly assess industry dynamics and trends, competitive landscapes and growth opportunities for target companies Primary Research: Lead interviews and surveys with industry experts, customers and stakeholders to gather qualitative insights Performance Assessment: Interpret performance data to assess the effectiveness of digital channels, commercial strategies and operational performance Insight Generation: Identify trends within complex datasets, translating findings into clear, actionable recommendations for clients and internal stakeholders Reporting & Communication: Prepare high-quality presentations and reports that clearly articulate findings, risks and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior stakeholders Requirements Relevant Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a digital analyst, commercial analyst or similar data-driven role, ideally within consulting, private equity or a fast-paced commercial environment Analytical Skills: Strong numerical and analytical skills, with proven ability to interpret and synthesise large datasets to generate actionable insights Technical Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Excel (including complex formulas, pivot tables, and data visualisation) and PowerPoint. Expertise in data analytics including SQL (for data extraction, manipulation and analysis) is an advantage but not required. Communication Excellence: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex findings clearly and persuasively to senior stakeholders Attention to Detail: High attention to detail and accuracy, with a proactive mindset and the ability to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines Commercial Awareness: Understanding of how digital and commercial strategies can impact broader business objectives, including customer acquisition, retention and ROI Digital Channel Knowledge: Familiarity with digital marketing channels (SEO, PPC, social, email) and web analytics and tooling platforms (e.g. Google Analytics, SEMrush, Brandwatch) is desirable but not required Benefits • Becoming part of our associate network will give you priority access to opportunities that match your skills before they are shared externally. • We will provide training in digital tools, best-in-class technology platforms and inhouse digital and AI tooling • Rate will vary based on skill level, project type and scope of work.