Yolk Recruitment Ltd
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M&A Technology Associate Director
Sector
M&A / Technology Consulting
Location
UK
Working Pattern
Hybrid / Flexible
The Opportunity
We are working with a leading professional services organisation within the M&A and technology consulting sector to recruit an experienced M&A Technology Associate Director.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading team supporting some of the most complex and high-profile transactions across the UK and internationally. You will work across the full M&A lifecycle, developing your commercial consulting expertise while gaining exposure to senior stakeholders and a diverse range of transactions.
The role offers the opportunity to work across buy-side and sell-side transactions, IPOs and refinancing projects, as well as technology integration and separation programmes.
Flexible working arrangements are supported, with a focus on finding the approach that delivers the best outcomes for both clients and colleagues.
Key Responsibilities
As an M&A Technology Associate Director, you will:
- Lead and support complex M&A Technology assignments across the full transaction lifecycle.
- Provide insightful, deal-relevant analysis, recommendations and points of view on IT and technology matters.
- Develop and review key transaction documentation, including technology integration and separation blueprints, Transitional Service Agreements, status reports and steering committee materials.
- Oversee the delivery of high-quality transaction reports and other M&A work products.
- Lead the modelling of technology integrations and separations, identifying synergies, one-off costs and ongoing costs.
- Provide strategic Programme Management Office leadership, helping technology workstreams achieve their objectives and deliverables.
- Engage with senior client stakeholders and colleagues to drive key activities, manage risks and issues, and facilitate effective decision-making.
- Research and analyse technology information, including cost data, supplier contracts, licensing agreements and other qualitative information.
- Lead workshops and executive-level reporting, benefits tracking, change control and stakeholder management.
- Apply consulting expertise across strategic thinking, programme management and organisational change.
- Take ownership of quality and risk management, ensuring work is delivered to appropriate professional standards.
- Contribute to business development activities, including client proposals, thought leadership and sales materials.
- Lead and develop diverse teams within an inclusive environment where people are recognised for their contribution.
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About You
We are looking for an experienced consulting or programme professional with a strong understanding of technology, transformation and the M&A environment.
Essential experience and skills:
- Significant programme management experience gained within a leading corporate organisation or consulting environment.
- Strong knowledge of the M&A process, transaction lifecycle and key stakeholders involved in deals.
- Experience leading, managing and coaching internal or external project teams.
- Proven experience delivering technology, business process or broader transformation initiatives.
- Ability to critically assess business plans and underlying assumptions using logical, evidence-based analysis.
- Confidence discussing strategy, options and implications with senior clients and executive stakeholders.
- Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to establish trusted relationships at all levels.
- Excellent facilitation, influencing and consensus-building skills.
- Strong financial and analytical capability.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, including experience presenting to senior stakeholders and contributing to pitches.
- Willingness and ability to travel as required.
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Desirable:
- Previous experience shaping or delivering technology integration and/or separation programmes.
- Strong knowledge of a particular industry sector, business function or specialist technology area.
What You'll Gain
This is an opportunity to build an impressive breadth of commercial consulting experience while leading high-profile transactions and transformational programmes.
You will benefit from:
- Exposure to senior stakeholders and complex, high-value transactions.
- Experience across the complete M&A lifecycle.
- The opportunity to develop expertise in technology strategy, integration, separation, transformation and programme management.
- Leadership responsibility within a high-performing and collaborative team.
- Strong opportunities for professional and career development.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- The opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of a market-leading M&A Technology practice.
Apply Now
If you are an experienced technology, transformation or programme professional looking to progress your career at Associate Director level within M&A Technology Consulting, we would be keen to hear from you.
Apply now to find out more about this exciting opportunity.
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