Senior Consultant, Technology, Operations Mergers & Acquisitions - Deal Advisory

KPMG LLP Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Senior Consultant to join its Technology M&A team in Toronto. This role involves delivering engagements, conducting due diligence, and supporting business development. The ideal candidate has strong experience in Corporate Technology, consulting, and effective communication skills. A collaborative environment and commitment to diversity will empower you to excel.

Benefits

Inclusive and supportive workplace

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Experience with ERP and Data Migrations.
• Proven ability in IT Infrastructure and Cyber Security.
• Experience in a Consulting, Corporate, or Private Equity environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Technology M&A engagements.
• Conduct Technology/IT Due Diligence.
• Plan Technology/IT separation for divestments.
• Support Business Development activities.

Skills

Corporate Technology exposure

Technology consulting experience

Business issue identification

Leadership experience

Clear communication skills

Ability to build relationships

Job description

Overview

At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

KPMG's Operations M&A team helps companies deliver value from mergers and acquisitions throughout the deal lifecycle. We specialize in advisory for pre-deal due diligence and carve-outs, as well as post-merger integrations. We work with management to assess the impacts of transactions, perform assessment to identify value, and develop detailed implementation plans to help ensure the strategic rationale of the acquisition or divestment is delivered. Our clients, include publicly, privately, and private equity held companies across a variety of industries.

Technology M&A services support our corporate and private equity clients in the understanding and use of technology as a lever within transactions, in order to provide a competitive bid advantage, increase deal value, minimize future operating costs or to provide greater integrity during a transition. The team advises clients across various areas of IT, including applications, data, infrastructure, and cyber security, with a focus on Financial Services, Insurance, Healthcare, Mining, Construction, and Manufacturing industries. As the demand for our expertise grows, we are expanding our Technology M&A team to better serve our clients' evolving needs.

As a Senior Consultant you will work as part of a collaborative team to help our clients solve some of their most difficult problems.

What you will do

• Deliver Technology M&A engagements, by working with the team to execute Technology/IT deliverables
• Technology/IT Due Diligence for buy and sell-side transactions
• Technology/IT Separation planning for sell-side divestments/carve-outs
• Value creation and rapid assessments pre/post deal across industries and technology domains, including cyber, data, systems, infrastructure, technology product development, and technology governance
• Technology/IT Synergy planning and Integration for buy-side mergers/acquisitions, including Day 1 and Day 100 support
• Support Business Development activities both internally and externally with Private Equity and Corporate clients
• Interact and communicate effectively with senior client executives, including Chief Financial Officers, Chief Operating Officers, Chief Information/Technology Officers/IT Directors and work closely with senior client teams
• Contribute to practice development through contributing to the development of methodologies, thought leadership, and service offerings

What you bring to the role

• Experience and passion in Corporate Technology - broad exposure across the IT landscape or depth in a specific area is favourable (ERP and Data Migrations, IT Infrastructure, Enterprise Applications, Cyber Security)
• Technology consulting experience through external or internal technology transformation programs, such as ERP and data modernization, digital transformation, cloud migration, etc.
• Experience in identifying business issues and priorities, analyzing technical problems for the consumption of business leaders, managing and executing projects, and delivering results-based deliverables
• Demonstrated relevant professional experience with exposure to Mergers and Acquisition in a Consulting, Corporate, or Private Equity environment is an asset
• Leadership experience in an individual contributor capacity or team setting is an asset
• Good business acumen, including financial literacy
• Clear written and oral communication skills at a business level
• Skilled in building effective working relationships
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as part of a team
• Willingness and ability to travel nationally / internationally as required

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

Our Values, The KPMG Way

Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.