M&A Discovery and Execution Consultant

As an M&A Discovery & Execution Consultant (Generalist), you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of integration and separation programmes across the deal lifecycle.

You will work across business and technology domains to structure problems, analyse data, and support execution, ensuring that deal objectives are translated into actionable plans and delivered effectively.

Responsibilities:

• Support technology and operational due diligence activities, including data gathering, analysis, and synthesis of findings
• Assist in identifying key risks, dependencies, and value drivers across business and technology domains
• Develop structured outputs such as assessment reports, findings packs, and executive summaries
• Support the development of Day 1 readiness plans and integration hypotheses
• Support delivery of integration and separation activities across multiple workstreams
• Track progress against plans, ensuring milestones, risks, and dependencies are clearly understood and managed
• Contribute to Day 1 readiness, Day 100 planning, and post-close stabilisation activities
• Assist in resolving issues and supporting delivery teams to maintain programme momentum
• Support the Integration Management Office (IMO) in programme governance and coordination
• Maintain and manage RAID logs, project plans, and status reporting
• Prepare high-quality status updates, dashboards, and steering committee materials
• Ensure alignment across workstreams by tracking dependencies and facilitating communication
• Conduct structured analysis across areas such as operating models, business processes, and technology landscapes
• Translate data into clear insights and actionable recommendations
• Support development of business cases, integration plans, and execution roadmaps
• Work with client stakeholders and internal teams to gather inputs, validate assumptions, and align on outputs
• Support workshops, meetings, and working sessions across functions
• Clearly communicate progress, risks, and insights to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Contribute to development of M&A methodologies, templates, and accelerators
• Support business development through research, proposal inputs, and solution shaping
• Continuously build knowledge of M&A trends, tools, and approaches

Requirements:

• Typically 5–10 years’ experience in one or more of: management consulting, M&A integration or separation, large-scale transformation programmes
• Exposure to deal environments, due diligence, or integration delivery is desirable
• Experience working across business and/or technology workstreams
• Strong analytical capability with the ability to structure problems and synthesise findings
• Experience working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
• Business fluency in English

Core Consulting Competencies:

• Excellent problem-solving and structured thinking capabilities
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
• Ability to develop clear, high-quality deliverables and presentations
• Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
• Clear and confident communication (written and verbal)
• Proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn

Personal Attributes:

• Curious and inquisitive mindset with a willingness to challenge assumptions
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality and accuracy
• Collaborative team player with a positive and flexible approach
• Comfortable working in ambiguous and evolving environments
• Driven, reliable, and focused on delivering outcomes