Assistant Director, M&A Technology

Deloitte LLP; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in London is seeking to fill a role within their M&A Technology team. You will support complex technology assignments and develop consulting skills through early client exposure. Responsibilities include providing insights, assisting in transaction documentation, and leading diverse teams to manage risks and ensure quality. The ideal candidate has programme management experience and a strong understanding of the M&A process, with a focus on change management. This opportunity offers a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Coaching and transition assistance

Qualifications

• Experience leading and coaching project teams.
• Full travel mobility required.
• Experience in delivering integrations or separations programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide deal-relevant insights and recommendations based on your knowledge of IT in business.
• Assist in developing transaction documentation such as IT blueprints.
• Model IT integrations and separations, identifying synergies and costs.

Skills

Programme management experience

Knowledge of the M&A process

Strong relationship-building skills

Excellent communication skills

Financial acumen

Change management

Job description

Join the UK's leading M&A services business. The strength and depth of Deloitte's offering across the M&A spectrum—from Lead Advisory to Transaction Services to Post-merger Integration—is unrivalled. You will join the market-leading M&A Technology team.

You will develop an impressive range of commercial consulting skills that will fast-track your career and expand your options. Benefiting from early client exposure and learning from top practitioners, you will be involved throughout the lifecycle of some of the largest, most complex, and high-profile deals in the UK and internationally.

We encourage flexible working arrangements to achieve the best outcomes for our people and clients. If you are interested in this opportunity with some flexibility, please discuss this with us.

Connect to your career at Deloitte

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Our shared values—lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for impact—guide our decisions and actions worldwide.

Connect to your opportunity

Your role involves supporting complex M&A Technology assignments, including buy-side, sell-side, IPO, and re-financing projects from inception to completion. You will support various aspects of transactions across industries and the Digital and Technology agenda.

Responsibilities:

• Provide deal-relevant insights and recommendations based on your knowledge of IT in business.
• Assist in developing transaction documentation such as IT blueprints, Transition Service Agreements, and strategic reports.
• Deliver high-quality transaction reports and work products.
• Model IT integrations and separations, identifying synergies and costs.
• Support Programme Management Office activities, helping IT workstreams meet objectives.
• Engage with colleagues and senior management to drive activities, manage risks, and facilitate decisions.
• Research and analyze IT information, including costs, contracts, and licenses.
• Develop expertise in reporting, workshops, benefits tracking, and stakeholder management.
• Enhance consulting skills in strategic thinking and change management.
• Ensure quality and risk management in all client work.
• Contribute to practice development through thought leadership and sales materials.
• Manage diverse teams within an inclusive culture that recognizes contributions.

Connect to your skills and experience

• Programme management experience in top-tier institutions or consulting firms.
• Knowledge of the M&A process and transaction lifecycle.
• Experience leading and coaching project teams.
• Proficiency in change management and transformation initiatives.
• Ability to critically analyze business plans and assumptions.
• Strong relationship-building skills and financial acumen.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including at senior levels.
• Full travel mobility.
• Experience in delivering integrations or separations programs.
• Knowledge of specific business sectors or functions.

Connect to your business - Strategy, Risk & Transactions Advisory

We help clients navigate risks, process transactions, and deliver transformational change to future-proof their businesses. Join us to make a positive impact.

Mergers and Acquisitions

We challenge dealmakers to create sustainable value beyond the deal, supporting across the full M&A lifecycle to deliver value at every stage.

Personal independence

Regulations require certain personal independence constraints, such as restrictions on holding financial interests or secondary employment with audit clients. The recruitment team will provide details during the process.

Connect with your colleagues

Our colleagues enjoy diverse, varied work supporting both public and private sector clients, with strong links across sectors.

Our hybrid working policy

You’ll be based in London with flexibility to work remotely, in offices, or at client sites, depending on role requirements. Please confirm specific arrangements with your recruiter.

Connect to your return-to-work opportunity

We offer support for those returning to work after a career break of two years or more, including coaching and transition assistance. Let your recruiter know if this applies to you.

Our commitment to you

We foster an environment where you can find purpose, be yourself, and grow. We prioritize wellbeing, support personal strengths, and provide world-class development opportunities to help you lead and succeed.

Connect to your next step

A career at Deloitte offers growth in any direction, with a culture of purpose, impact, and authenticity. Discover more at deloitte.co.uk/careers