Principal / Non-Equity Partner – Technology (TMT), Europe

StratJourneys; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for equity partnership

Support in team growth and mentorship

Job summary

StratJourneys is expanding its Technology practice and seeking a Principal or Non-Equity Partner in the UK. The role involves leading Technology Due Diligence for private equity clients and building relationships across Europe. This is an opportunity to join a rapidly growing advisory firm with a clear path to equity partnership.

The candidate must have a strong background in Technology Value Creation, experience in IT advisory roles, and the ability to drive business development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Background in Technology Value Creation within PE / Portfolio Operations.
• Experience in Senior IT / CIO Advisory roles within Deals.
• Deep expertise in Tech DD and IT operating models.

Responsibilities

• Lead Technology & IT Due Diligence for clients.
• Build relationships across PE funds and corporates.
• Help scale a new European Tech practice.

Skills

Technology Value Creation

IT Due Diligence

Business Development

Digital Transformation

Private Equity Experience

Job description

Jobs  →  Principal / Non-Equity Partner – Technology (TMT), Europe

A fast‑growing, private equity‑backed European advisory firm is expanding its Technology & TMT practice across the UK and Continental Europe. Operating across Deals, Value Creation, Turnaround, and Technology‑led Transformation, the firm is investing heavily in building a market‑leading Tech & TMT value creation platform. As part of this expansion, we are seeking senior technology‑focused leaders at Principal or Non‑Equity Partner level to help build and lead capability across DACH, France, and the UK. This is a rare opportunity to join at a formative stage and shape a high‑growth practice with full support, autonomy, and a clear path to equity partnership.

Role Overview

Pre‑deal Technology Due Diligence (Tech DD / IT DD), Technology Value Creation across PE‑backed and corporate portfolios, Technology strategy, operating model design, and IT transformation, Digital, ERP, architecture and infrastructure assessments, Commercially driven technology advisory directly supporting Transactions MDs across Europe. You will collaborate closely with senior MDs across Europe in a matrix structure, contributing to a fast‑growing Deals and Value Creation platform.

Key Responsibilities

Deal Advisory – Technology (Pre‑Deal)

• Lead and deliver Technology & IT Due Diligence for private equity and corporate clients
• Assess IT architecture, systems, platforms, cyber security, scalability and capex requirements
• Partner with Transactions and broader Deals teams on joint mandates
• Translate technical findings into commercially relevant investor recommendations
• Define post‑deal value creation plans linked to revenue enablement, digital acceleration, ERP and systems modernisation
• Support portfolio companies with technology optimisation, cost reduction, performance improvement and digital operating models
• Collaborate with Performance Improvement and Operational Value Creation teams

Business Development & Market Growth

• Build and grow relationships across PE funds, corporates and technology verticals (TMT, SaaS, digital, infrastructure)
• Leverage your network to originate new mandates across Europe
• Drive cross‑border initiatives alongside senior partners

Leadership & Practice Build‑Out

• Help scale a new European Tech practice, shaping methodology, IP, frameworks and go‑to‑market strategy
• Mentor Directors and Managers as the team expands
• Support recruitment and team growth efforts

Required Experience

• Background in Technology Value Creation within PE / Portfolio Operations
• Senior IT / CIO Advisory roles within Deals
• Deep expertise in Tech DD, IT operating models, digital transformation or TMT sector work
• Strong experience working with private equity investors
• Confidence in business development, origination and relationship‑led growth

Preferred

• Experience in DACH or France
• Fluency in German and/or French
• A network across European mid‑market or large‑cap PE
• Ability to combine technical IT credibility with commercial clarity

Leadership Attributes

• Entrepreneurial mindset and comfortable building from the ground up
• Thrives in a high‑autonomy, high‑trust environment
• Able to simplify complex technical issues into actionable commercial insight
• Collaborative across sectors and geographies

Why Join?

• Backed by a major private equity investor, combined with the agility of a high‑growth advisory platform
• Opportunity to shape one of Europe’s most exciting advisory scale‑ups
• Clear and rapid progression to equity partnership
• Broad European remit across UK, DACH, France, Nordics, Spain and Italy
• Work directly with senior MDs driving one of the fastest‑growing tech advisory practices in Europe