Deals Strategy Senior Associate, Technology

PricewaterhouseCoopers; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Dubai is seeking a Senior Associate to join their Deals team focusing on M&A IT consulting. The role requires 3+ years of experience in technology due diligence and a strong analytical background. You will support clients with IT assessments and integration strategies, ensuring successful outcomes in complex transactions. Excellent collaboration and communication skills are essential. This position offers opportunities for growth and requires travel based on client needs.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in M&A IT consulting or IT function.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in technology implementation or technology PMO.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation of IT Due Diligence and Red Flag reports.
• Assist with carve-out and integration assessments.
• Develop analytical and compelling client deliverables.

Skills

M&A IT consulting

Technology Due Diligence

IT assessments

Analytical Thinking

Project Management

Collaboration Tools

Excellent Communication

Tools

Office 365

Job description

Overview

Line of Service Advisory

Industry/Sector Not Applicable

Specialism Delivering Deal Value

Management Level Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC we value every individual's role in shaping our future. We’re looking for candidates who excel in their roles and embody our core behaviours of Trusted Leadership and Distinctive Outcomes. Trusted Leadership focuses on building trust, delivering sustained results, and showing courage and honesty. Distinctive Outcomes emphasize excellence, collaboration, and inclusiveness. We seek self-aware, collaborative individuals committed to continuous learning and delivering quality and integrity.

The Delivering Deal Value (DDV) team is part of the Deals Strategy & Operations business unit. It focuses on providing support for potential actual transactions and assists clients in all operational integration aspects of the transaction pre and post completion including: Buy side operational integration due diligence including IT DD Operations DD; Synergy development and review; Sell-side due diligence; Carve-out; Turnaround; Taking control and 100-day planning for operational and technology operations; Value creation plan; Mergers & Acquisitions Integration; Post-acquisition performance improvement.

Responsibilities

As a Deals Senior Associate focused in Technology you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Support the preparation of IT Due Diligence and Red Flag reports covering IT strategy, infrastructure architecture, financials and operating models
• Assist clients and internal teams with carve-out and integration assessments with a focus on IT planning and execution
• Analyze existing (As-Is) IT operating models and design future-state (To-Be) models aligned with business needs
• Contribute to technology PMO support for deals focusing on execution planning, risk management and governance
• Identify potential IT synergies, risks and integration issues and evaluate their impact on deal timelines and functional readiness
• Demonstrate strong domain knowledge across IT functions, systems and infrastructure within M&A contexts
• Develop well-structured analytical and compelling client deliverables and reports
• Support business development efforts including proposal creation, capability building and client presentations
• Own components of engagements and collaborate closely with team members to ensure timely and quality outcomes; research and analyze market and company-level technology insights to inform client recommendations

Requirements

• 3 years of experience in M&A IT consulting or the IT function of a large organization
• Proven track record of working on Technology Due Diligence, IT assessments or IT transformation projects ideally within the Financial Services sector (Banks, Fintechs, Insurance companies) is a plus
• Familiarity with technology carve-outs, integrations and post-merger Day One readiness planning
• Experience in technology implementation or technology PMO within deal or transformation environments
• Broad understanding of the Financial Services ecosystem including banking, fintech or insurance is a plus
• Strong knowledge of enterprise applications, tools and infrastructure to establish and scale IT functions
• Proficient with collaboration tools like Office 365
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects within budget and timelines
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to extract insights and understand business drivers
• Confident communicator with ability to engage senior clients and stakeholders
• Self-starter with a strong desire to learn and grow in a high-performance team environment
• Familiarity with digital and technology-enabled solutions to enhance delivery
• Willingness to travel 40%–60% based on client needs with flexibility to support cross-border engagements

Education

Education details: Degrees/Field of Study required or preferred not specified.

Certifications

Certifications: not specified.

Required Skills

See responsibilities and qualifications above for required skills.

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Administration, Carve-Outs, Change Management, Communication, Contract Negotiation, Cost Efficiency, Cost Reduction, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Enhanced Due Diligence, HR Due Diligence, Inclusion, Initial Public Offering (IPO), Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, M&A Strategy, Market Research, Operational Advice, Operational Performance Management (OPM), 14 more

Desired Languages

Desired languages: not specified.

Travel Requirements

Up to 40%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship

Yes

Government Clearance Required

No

Job Posting End Date

Not specified.

Required Experience

Senior IC