Overview
In this senior role, you will lead Technology M&A engagements for corporate and private equity clients, shaping technology implications across the deal lifecycle. You’ll drive due diligence, integrations, separations and post-deal programmes, influencing senior stakeholders and growing the Technology M&A proposition. The position blends client delivery, business development and team leadership within a high-growth deals practice. You will shape cross-functional solutions across technology, strategy and transactions.
Responsibilities
- Lead major Technology M&A engagements for corporate and PE clients
- Plan and deliver technology due diligence, integrations, separations and broader transaction programmes
- Build and manage relationships with C-suite, investors and deal teams
- Identify and convert opportunities into engagements and revenue
- Lead development and delivery of client proposals and pitches
- Provide high-quality, commercially-focused insights on technology and transaction issues
- Oversee engagement teams to ensure on-time, high-standard delivery
- Collaborate with cross-functional specialists across sectors/geographies
- Develop and enhance Technology M&A propositions, methodologies and services
- Support growth and strategic direction of the Technology M&A practice
- Coach and develop junior and senior team members
- Maintain strong engagement quality, risk management and profitability
Key requirements
- Significant and recent Technology M&A experience in consulting, professional services, private equity or relevant senior industry environment
- Strong understanding of the transaction lifecycle and technology's role from due diligence to post-deal integration/separation
- Experience in buy-side and sell-side technology due diligence
- Technology integrations, separations and carve-outs
- Technology operating model design and TSA (Transitional Service Agreement) design/negotiation/implementation
- Technology cost analysis, synergy identification and value creation
- Programme management of complex technology transformation programmes
- Leadership of multiple concurrent M&A engagements and project teams
- Strong communication and stakeholder management
- Commercial mindset and business development capability
- Ability to operate in fast-moving, ambiguous, high-pressure environments
- IT infrastructure, networks and data centres
- Cloud
- Cyber security
M&A Technology Executive Director in London employer: Oliver James Associates
Join a leading global insurance business that prioritises employee development and fosters a collaborative work culture. With a focus on innovation and transformation, this role offers you the chance to engage in meaningful projects while benefiting from a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic team. Experience the unique advantage of working in the heart of the UK insurance market, where your contributions will directly impact the future of the industry.
