Senior Consultant, M&A Consulting Services - Technology

Job Requisition ID: 36938 

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In Strategy, Risk and Transactions (SRT), we bring together business know-how and a deep understanding of the technical capabilities required to deliver solutions that drive success and have impact in the marketplace.

Technology Mergers & Acquisitions (IT M&A) Consulting is a key focus area of SRT and we advise and support clients navigating across all facets of the M&A lifecycle (transaction/ deal strategy, due diligence, integration, separation), from a technology perspective. The IT M&A Consulting team helps our clients to identify, solution architect and quantify considerations, value and risk during the acquisition or divestiture process. Additionally, and we assist our help clients to manage this across the entire M&A lifecycle by providing the skills and expertise to assess, prepare for, and manage, the integration or separation of an IT function.

What will your typical day look like? 

Your role as a Senior Consultant will focus on providing advice, management and delivery of project artefacts on client engagements, as well as supporting internal sales and practice development activities. You will be responsible for the following:

• Support the delivery of reports, strategies, plans, designs, business cases and other client deliverables on IT M&A engagements, including transaction strategy, planning and execution and through to integration/separation from a technology perspective
• Leading small teams on complex client engagements that identify, design, and implement business and technology solutions for clients in M&A context
• Showing a strong understanding of technology, vendors and industries in which our clients operate
• Support proposal development and commercial structuring for future client engagements, demonstrating risk management awareness
• Support marketing initiatives and practice development activities (e.g. key client account management, propositions, training, marketing, communications and recruitment activities)
• Develop and maintain working relationships with client stakeholders
• Managing small diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution

Enough about us, let’s talk about you. 

You may have all or some of the following skills / experience:

• 2-5 years of experience in assessing, planning and implementing IT integration, separation or due diligence projects associated with M&A activities
• Clear communications to clients, stakeholders and teams through your strong written and verbal communication skills to adapt to technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise mature judgment
• Applying practical experience with communications, culture, and change management
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple task assignments
• Experience with staff development and eagerness to mentor junior practitioners
• Experience leading small teams in delivering projects
• Ability to build consensus and foster change in ambiguous settings
• Developing and maintaining relationships with client stakeholders
• Applying appropriate methodologies, standards, frameworks and tools
• A level of knowledge and insight into the industry and technology challenges being faced by our clients in an industry sector
• Commitment to travel to client locations where required

Additional desirable experience includes:

• Undergraduate experience – either consulting or in one or more of the following industries: Financial Services, Public Sector (Central and /or Local and Regional Government, Healthcare and Education), Consumer Goods, Retail, Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Energy and Utilities, Telecoms, Media, Technology
• Knowledge of M&A in at least one industry
• A clear understanding of the firm’s commitment to creating a more inclusive culture

Why Deloitte?   

At Deloitte, we focus our energy on interesting and impactful work. We’re always learning, innovating and setting the standard; making a positive difference to our clients and our society. We put coaching at the heart of what we do, helping our people grow their careers in any direction – whether it be up, moving into something new, or even moving across the world.   

We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion. We have a diverse collection of people from different backgrounds, with different experiences, gender identities, abilities and thinking styles. What binds us together is a shared commitment to value everyone’s perspective and to cultivate inclusion; so that our work environment is a safe space we can all belong.  

We prioritise flexibility and choice. We encourage you to find the right balance between connecting in person with your clients and teams and meeting your own personal needs.  

We help you live and work well. To support your personal and professional life, we offer a range of perks and benefits, including retail discounts, wellbeing leave, paid volunteering days, twelve flexible working options, market-leading parental leave and return to work support package.  

Next Steps

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