Technology M&A Advisory - AVP

Talent Toppers; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Toppers is seeking a senior consultant to advise private equity firms, corporate investors and strategic buyers on the full deal lifecycle, focusing on technology risks, opportunities, and value creation. You will lead Tech DD, Tech VDD, PMI and separation programs, while building trusted relationships with CIOs, CTOs and portfolio executives.

The role requires 5-8 years of experience in Technology Advisory, strong knowledge of AI governance, cloud strategies, and transformation roadmaps,

Qualifications

• CA or MBA (full-time) from premier business school (IIMs / XLRI / FMS / SP Jain / JBIMS / ISB preferred).
• Experience with top consulting organizations is a plus.
• Certifications such as PMP, TOGAF, ITIL, or cloud platforms are desirable.
• Experience with Private Equity firms and portfolio companies.
• Exposure to FS, Healthcare, Consumer, Manufacturing, Technology, or Telecom industries.
• Knowledge of GenAI, AI governance, AI operating models, and AI-enabled transformations.

Responsibilities

• Lead Technology Due Diligence (Tech DD) and Technology Vendor Due Diligence (Tech VDD).
• Assess technology architecture, applications, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data, operating models, and spending technology.
• Evaluate technology risks, scalability, technical debt, modernization requirements, and investment priorities.
• Conduct AI and Data Due Diligence to assess AI readiness, governance, risks, and value creation opportunities.
• Lead technology workstreams for PMI and separation programs.
• Develop Day-1 readiness, TSA, integration, and carve-out plans.

Skills

Technology M&A

Deal Advisory

Tech Due Diligence

AI governance

Cloud strategy

Education

CA or MBA (full time) from premier business school

Tools

PMP

TOGAF

ITIL

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

The successful candidate will advise private equity firms, corporate investors, and strategic buyers throughout the deal lifecycle, helping clients assess technology risks and opportunities, execute transaction-related technology initiatives, and realize value from acquisitions, divestitures, and transformations.

This role requires deep experience in one or more areas including Technology Due Diligence, IT Strategy, Technology Value Creation, Post-Merger Integration, Carve-outs, Technology Synergy Assessment, AI Due Diligence, and Digital Transformation.

The candidate will lead client engagements, manage teams, develop trusted client relationships, and contribute to the growth of the Technology M&A practice.

Experience - 5-8 Years

Key Responsibilities

Transaction Advisory & Due Diligence

• Lead Technology Due Diligence (Tech DD) and Technology Vendor Due Diligence (Tech VDD) engagements.
• Assess technology architecture, applications, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data, operating models, and spending technology.
• Evaluate technology risks, scalability, technical debt, modernization requirements, and investment priorities.
• Conduct AI and Data Due Diligence to assess AI readiness, governance, risks, and value creation opportunities.

M&A Integration & Separation

• Lead technology workstreams for Post-Merger Integration (PMI) and separation programs.
• Develop Day-1 readiness, TSA, integration, and carve-out plans.
• Identify and quantify technology synergies, integration costs, and value realization opportunities.
• Develop technology and digital strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Advise on IT operating models, cloud strategy, modernization initiatives, and transformation roadmaps.
• Identify technology-driven value creation opportunities through automation, AI, and digital transformation.

Client & Practice Development

• Serve as a trusted advisor to CIOs, CTOs, PE operating partners, and senior executives.
• Support business development, proposal preparation, and thought leadership initiatives.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to practice growth.

The successful candidate will:

• Lead and deliver high-quality Technology M&A engagements that drive measurable client outcomes.
• Build trusted advisor relationships with C-suite executives, investors, deal teams, and portfolio company leadership.
• Identify, quantify, and help realize technology-driven value creation opportunities.
• Contribute to revenue growth, market positioning, and expansion of the Technology M&A practice.
• Mentor, coach, and develop high-performing consulting teams while fostering a collaborative culture.

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are particularly interested in professionals from:

• Technology M&A and Deal Advisory practices within leading consulting organizations.
• Big 4 Technology Consulting, Transaction Advisory, and Technology Due Diligence teams.
• Strategy, Operations, and Transformation consulting firms with dedicated M&A service lines.
• Boutique Technology Due Diligence, Value Creation, and Private Equity advisory firms.
• Senior technology transformation leaders who have played a significant role in M&A execution, integration, and separation initiatives.

Qualifications Required

• CA or MBA (full time) from a premier business school (preferably IIMs / XLRI / FMS / SP Jain / JBIMS / ISB)
• Prior work experience with a top consulting organization will be preferred
• Certifications such as PMP, TOGAF, ITIL, AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Experience working with Private Equity firms and portfolio companies.
• Exposure to industries such as Financial Services, Healthcare, Consumer, Manufacturing, Technology, or Telecom.
• Knowledge of GenAI, AI governance, AI operating models, and AI-enabled transformations.