GN - I&E- Transaction Advisory- Consultant

Accenture; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Strategy - MA and Private Equity Consulting is seeking a Consultant to deliver strategic engagements across the full MA lifecycle for PE and corporate clients. The role involves target screening, due diligence, value creation planning, and post-deal integration, with collaboration across account teams and leadership.

Based in India with opportunities in Gurgaon, Mumbai, and Bangalore, the practice emphasizes global leadership exposure, accelerators, and IP development to drive

Qualifications

• MBA with 3.5+ years post-MBA experience in MA/PE consulting.
• Experience working on full MA lifecycle engagements for PE or corporate clients.

Responsibilities

• Deliver strategic engagements across the MA lifecycle (Pre-Deal, Deal Execution, Post-Deal).
• Collaborate with account teams and global leadership to shape opportunities and proposals.
• Develop IP, accelerators, POVs, and brown bag sessions to drive practice development.
• Support on techno-functional MA initiatives including platform diligence and IT integration/separation.

Skills

Problem solving

Client interaction

Value creation strategies

MA/PE knowledge

Education

MBA from Tier 1 institute

Job description

MA and Private Equity Consulting - Consultant

Practice: Accenture Strategy - MA and Private Equity Consulting (Global Network)
Location: Gurgaon / Mumbai / Bangalore

About Practice

Accenture's Transaction Advisory team sits at the heart of strategic value creation across the deal lifecycle. We support both Private Equity (PE) and Corporate clients, partnering on initiatives from target screening and due diligence to integration, separation, and portfolio value enhancement.

This team works in close collaboration with Capability Network Industry/Functional teams, Client Account Teams, and Global MA/PE Leadership across geographies - offering unmatched opportunities to lead and shape high-impact consulting engagements.

What You-ll Do - Key Responsibilities

• Deliver strategic engagements across the full MA lifecycle:
  • Pre-Deal: Target screening, sector/company research, commercial/operational/technology due diligence, synergy assessment
  • Deal Execution - Day 1 Planning, synergy and value creation planning, business model evaluation, go-to-market and product strategy assessment
  • Post-Deal: Integration/separation planning and execution, operating model alignment, cost/value capture realization, portfolio transformation initiatives, and functional scaling and readiness of entities across areas like supply chain, finance, HR, and IT
• Work across both Functional MA (such as operating model shifts, supply chain optimization, commercial acceleration, workforce and org redesign, harmonization of legal and other operational processes, etc.) and Tech MA (IT/cyber due diligence, platform assessment, tech separation/integration) depending on client need
• Collaborate with account teams and global leadership to shape opportunities and deliver client orals and proposals
• Develop and contribute to new IP, accelerators, POVs, and brown bag sessions to drive practice development

Role-Specific Expectations

• Project Workstream Execution: Collaborate with managers to define deliverables, lead workstreams, manage timelines, and ensure high-quality outputs
• Tech MA: Exposure to either pre-deal (e.g., platform diligence) or post-deal (e.g., IT integration/separation) is acceptable
• Functional MA: Must have hands-on experience in post-deal execution, including integration/separation of functions
• Engagement Support: Prepare client decks, support RFPs and thought capital development

Industry Focus (Preferred)

Experience working with clients in one or more of the following sectors is preferred:
CMT, Financial Services, Resources, Healthcare/Life Sciences, Consumer Goods Services, Retail

Must-Have Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities with issue-based thinking
• Experience in direct client interactions, including presenting findings and driving stakeholder discussions.
• Experience with value creation strategies, growth and cost levers, and digital or tech transformation in deals
• Business acumen and knowledge of MA trends, investment models, and PE-backed transformation mandates

Deal Lifecycle Expertise Breakdown

Deal Stage

Functional MA

Tech MA

Pre-Deal

Commercial DD, Ops DD, Target Screening

Tech DD, Cyber DD, Digital DD (for digital product-based companies)

Deal Planning and Execution

Day 1 Planning, IMO

Day 1 Planning, IMO

Post-Deal

Functional Integration Separation - Planning Execution (Finance, HR, Supply Chain/Procurement functional exposure as good to have)

IT Integration Separation - Planning Execution

Why Join Us

• Work on some of the most strategic deals in the market with global clients and PE firms
• Develop deep expertise across industries, technologies, and the full MA lifecycle
• Be part of a rapidly growing and entrepreneurial practice, with leadership exposure and growth opportunities
• Access world-class learning and global collaboration in a high-performing, supportive culture

Qualification

Experience Required:

• Consultant: 3.5+ years post-MBA
  Education: Full-time MBA from Tier 1 institute