Technology M&A Senior Consultant - EY Parthenon

Technology M&A Senior Consultant - EY Parthenon

Warszawa

About the project

For our fast growing Team, we are looking for a candidate to join the Strategy & Transactions Technology Team, focused on providing full support for transaction services dedicated to our clients, who are the biggest and most impactful companies across the globe. We are seeking to further expand our team with IT consultants who work across a range of sectors that include Private Equity, Digital and Telecoms. You’ll advise clients across all sectors, supporting key decision makers in developing and executing strategies for transactions use your intellectual guile and enthusiasm to apply your technical skills across the M&A transaction lifecycle; including pre-deal diligence, portfolio review and corporate carve-outs & integrations.

Your responsibilities

Manage and execute IT related M&A projects – end-to-end from Due Diligence over Day 1 preparation to Carve-out / Post Merger Integration for technology part of transaction
Participate in setting engagement objectives and scope of work
Assess IT environment of Target business by technology due diligence
Estimate the quality and performance of Target IT environment, including cybersecurity
Analyze IT costs, including cost synergies that may arise from the transaction / merger
Identify gaps and risk associated with IT enablement, IT maturity and IT technical debt
Provide recommendations on how to mitigate the risks in the IT M&A context
Assess technology architecture from data, infrastructure and integration standpoint to provide comments on reliability and scalability of IT environment
Develop key diligence deliverables, including: data request lists, interview guides, high-level roadmaps, one time and recurring cost analysis models, benchmark analysis, synergy analysis, contract analysis, IT-related transition service agreement schedules (TSA)
Assist with planning and delivery of technology separation of divested businesses (carve-out’s)
Plan and execute post-merger technology integration projects (PMI)
Participate in business development

Our requirements

Deep knowledge or expertise in at least one technology area and familiarity with other:
IT Infrastructure (DC’s, network) and Cloud Migration,
Business Applications and ERP,
IT Operating Model,
IT Architecture,
Enterprise Architecture,
Data Management,
IT Operations,
Cybersecurity and Data Protection (such as: regulations EU GDPR, frameworks: OWASP, PCI, ISO27001, NIST and SANS Critical controls),
Software Development (incl. code review).
Understanding of budgeting process and IT financials
Experience in structured frameworks and methodologies with practical implementation (i.e. ITIL, TOGAF, COBIT, PMP, Agile/Scrum, CISSP) – gained certificates as a plus
IT-related experience or IT consulting experience:
For Consultant: at least 2-3
For Senior Consultant: at least 3-5 years
Outstanding interpersonal skills and consulting attitude - can demonstrate the skills and experience required to operate in a client-facing role within a professional services firm
Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills (MS PowerPoint, Excel analysis and modeling),
Ability to perform analysis and synthesize data into useful insights
Polish language (native or C2), excellent written and verbal command of English (min. C1). Another languages as a big plus (esp. German)
Willingness of travel in approx. 20-30% of time, depends on a project nature (current travels are suspended due to the COVID-19 situation)

Optional

University degree in the field of IT from top university. Additional degree in business/finance related specialization will be a big plus
Professional experience in Merger & Acquisition transaction’s, on any stage of the lifecycle – IT Due Diligence, Day 1 planning, IT Post-merger Integration, IT Carve-out / Separation:
For Consultant: min. 1 year
For Senior Consultant: min. 2-3 years
Experience in international environment
Ability to develop high quality reports and insight papers

What we offer

Possibility to work with top brands across Europe and other global players
Innovative and varied consulting activities, especially in the assessment of a wide variety of technologies
Outstanding career opportunities through individual support, challenging project work and a strong EY network
Opportunity to learn from experience M&A practitioners,
Visit interesting places, mainly in Europe, while executing projects for our clients
Attractive remuneration package linked to your individual and team performance
Culture of support, coaching and open feedback
Qualifications and certificates (incl. fully free EY Tech MBA by dedicated EY platform)
Diverse experience in a variety of teams
An individual training map
Flexible time and place of work
Dedicated Career Counselor
EY Care & Wellness program and fruits in the office
Office with a nice view and in a prestigious location

EY-Parthenon is one of the largest global strategy consulting organizations, with more than 6,500 professionals. We help CEOs and business leaders design and deliver transformative strategies across the entire enterprise, to help build long-term value to all stakeholders. Due to rapid expansion, we are now looking for candidates to join our Warsaw team and we want you to explore our Consultant/Senior Consultant Role.

EY-Parthenon’s Transaction Strategy and Execution (TSE) team is the leading Strategy and Transactions business in the EMEA region. As part of the TSE Transaction Technology team, you will advise and support clients through the deal lifecycle, providing a range of sell-side and buy-side IT advice to clients. Services range from complex IT due diligence, post-merger IT integration, IT carve out/separation and post deal value enhancement through IT levers.

What we look for

We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, analytical, logical thinkers with a passion for IT Transaction Services and have a very strong attention to detail. Being a strong team player is critical with the ability to adapt to changing requirements or deadlines in support of our clients goals.

Benefits:

sharing the costs of sports activities

sharing the costs of foreign language classes

sharing the costs of professional training & courses

remote work opportunities

flexible working time

fruits

integration events

corporate sports team

mobile phone available for private use

corporate library

video games at work

coffee / tea/ drinks

leisure zone

baby layette

christmas gifts

employee referral program

opportunity to obtain permits and licenses

charity initiatives

family picnics

Benefits:

sharing the costs of sports activities
sharing the costs of foreign language classes
sharing the costs of professional training & courses
remote work opportunities
flexible working time
fruits
integration events
corporate sports team
mobile phone available for private use
corporate library
video games at work
coffee / tea/ drinks
leisure zone
baby layette
christmas gifts
employee referral program
opportunity to obtain permits and licenses
charity initiatives
family picnics

About EY Polska

At EY, our purpose is Building a better working world. We are a global leader in assurance, tax, consulting, strategy and transactions. The insights and quality services we provide help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities. We believe diversity and inclusiveness means growth – everyone is invited onboard.