Assistant Director, M&A Technology

Join the UK's leading M&A services business. The strength and depth of Deloitte offering across the M&A spectrum from Lead Advisory through Transaction Services to Post-merger Integration is unrivalled. You will join the market leading M&A Technology team. You will develop an impressive range of commercial consulting skills that will fast‐track your career and multiply your options. Benefiting from early client exposure and learning from some of the top practitioners in the field, you will be involved throughout the lifecycle of some of the largest, most complex and high profile deals in the UK and internationally.

We encourage consideration of flexible ways of working, both formal and informal arrangements that allow for the best outcomes for our people and our clients.

Your role will be to support and play a key role in undertaking complex M&A Technology assignments. You will support buy‐side, sell‐side, IPO and re‐financing projects from inception to completion; and cover pre‐transaction reporting, Day 1 preparation and support of integration and separation programmes. You will support transactions across all industry sectors and all aspects of the Digital and Technology agenda.

• Draw on your knowledge and experience of IT in business to provide insightful, deal‐relevant points of view and recommendations based on robust analysis.
• Support the development of key transaction documentation e.g. IT integration or separation blueprints, Transitional Service Agreements, status reports, Steero reports and papers addressing strategic issues.
• Deliver high‐quality transaction reports and other M&A work products.
• Model IT integrations and separations, identifying its synergies, one‐off costs and ongoing costs.
• Provide day‐to‐day Programme Management Office support on our engagements, assisting IT workstreams to fulfil their programme objectives and deliverables.
• Engage with colleagues and client senior management to drive the completion of key activities, management of risks and issues and facilitation of decision making.
• Research and analyse IT information including cost data, supplier contracts, licensing agreements and qualitative information.
• Develop your expertise in reporting to senior executives, facilitating large workshops, benefits tracking, change control and stakeholder management.
• Develop your consulting skills in strategic thinking, programme and change management.
• Take ownership for quality and risk management, ensuring that all client work is delivered consistently complying with Deloitte quality and risk rules and guidelines.
• Contribute to practice and business development activities e.g. through the development of thought leadership material and/or sales materials.
• Manage diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution.

• Programme management experience in top‐tier corporate institution(s) or consulting firm(s) and capacity to assist with the design, development and delivery of numerous programmes or project initiatives.
• Knowledge of the M&A process / transaction lifecycle / deal process and various parties within it.
• Experience of leading and coaching internal or external project teams.
• Proficiency in delivering change management and transformation initiatives e.g. technology or business process changes.
• Aptitude to critically challenge business plan and underlying assumptions in a logical, evidence‐based manner.
• Ability to knowledgeably discuss strategy and implications of options with clients.
• Natural ability and instinct to build and maintain trusted relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Strong facilitation and consensus building skills.
• Excellent financial and analytical skills.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to present clearly in presentations or pitches including senior level stakeholders.
• Full travel mobility.
• Previous experience in shaping and/or delivering integrations and/or separation programmes.
• Strong focus and knowledge of a particular business sector, business or functional area.

In an ever‐evolving world, there are no certainties in business. Our teams help clients to navigate risks, process major transactions and deliver transformational change that will future‐prove their business. Join us to make a positive difference.

Mergers and Acquisitions: We challenge dealmakers to expect more and to see beyond the deal to create sustainable value for shareholders, employees and society. We support corporates, private equity and financial investors across the full M&A lifecycle and are committed to identifying and delivering sustainable value at every stage of the deal.

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You’ll be based in London with hybrid working. At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That’s why we’ll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy.

Are you looking to return to the workplace after an extended career break? For this role we can offer coaching and support designed for returners to refresh your knowledge and skills, and help your transition back into the workplace after a career break of two years or more.

Making an impact is more than just what we do: it’s why we’re here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before.

A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you’ll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see.