Deals Strategy Senior Associate, Technology

PricewaterhouseCoopers International; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm in Dubai is seeking a Senior Associate focused on Technology to support M&A processes and IT due diligence. The role involves analyzing IT operating models, identifying synergies and risks, and working closely with clients to drive successful transaction outcomes. Candidates should possess a strong background in IT consulting and M&A, along with excellent analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in M&A, IT consulting, or IT functions.
• Proven track record in Technology Due Diligence and IT assessments.
• Experience with technology implementations in deal environments.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation of IT Due Diligence and Red Flag reports.
• Assist clients with carve-out and integration assessments.
• Analyze existing IT operating models and design future-state models.
• Identify potential IT synergies and evaluate their impact.

Skills

M&A experience

IT consulting

Analytical skills

Client engagement

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Office 365

Job description

Overview

Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 12,000 people in 12 countries across the region: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

Our regional team operates across the Middle East bringing international experience delivered within the context of the region and its culture. We can bring the collective knowledge and experience of more than 370,000 people across the entire global PwC network in advisory, assurance and tax to help you find the value you are looking for.

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 required 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

Degrees/Field of Study required: Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications

Certifications: not specified

Required Skills

Not specified in this extract

Travel Requirements

Up to 40%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

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