Manager - Software Platform / Product Due Diligence (Technology/M&A)

Job Title/Req Number: Manager - Software Platform / Product Due Diligence (Technology/M&A) 

Base Location: Our base locations are UK wide. 

The Technology in M&A team at KPMG is one of the fastest growing and most profitable within Deal Advisory and across the firm. The team deals with all aspects of technology from the back-office IT function, technology enabling operations, to proprietary custom-developed revenue generating software products. Due to client demand, this role is specifically for a Manager who can deliver our propositions on Technology companies with proprietary custom-developed platforms.  

We are responsible for providing best in class support with both acquirers and vendors on pre- and post-deal technology issues, our propositions include: Buy side diligence, sell side diligence, separations, integrations, IPOs, synergy, JVs and standing up businesses. We support our clients across the deal lifecycle. 

Why Join KPMG as a Technology in M&A Manager?  

• Be part of re-shaping Technology sub-sectors with some of the biggest global Corporate deals  

• Play a pivotal role in deals involving high-growth technology companies disrupting their industry, on behalf of Founders and/or Corporates and Private Equity  

• The team has very big growth plans, with a plan to grow 15% in the next year alone. 

• Work in cross-functional teams with experts in Deals, Product, Engineering, Architecture, Cyber security, Cloud, Open Source and more. You will work with ex-CEOs, ex-CTOs and ex-CPOs. 

• Strong career and development growth opportunities in line with the strong pipeline of deals and the team’s growth ambitions in a merit-focused team.  

• While the Technology in M&A team has c.70 team members, the Product Due Diligence sub-speciality is in its growth phase. You will have high impact to the strategy and team-development, and you will be empowered to develop, shape and own new solutions and initiatives 

• We boast a very diverse, friendly and collaborative team culture. 

What will you be doing?  

Your workload will be split between due diligence and Integration & Separation advisory work. 

• Due diligence 

• Reviewing documents in the VDR and information through Q&A sessions with CTOs/CEOs  

• Owning / contributing to technology deal related deliverables  

• Highlighting the impact of technology on the business plan, deal valuation and deal thesis. This include risks to the deal or operations, opportunities to create value and pragmatic recommendations. 

• Example client questions we answer: Can this software platform scale to support its business plan and post-deal cross-sell opportunities? How much investment is required to scale this product into Europe or USA? Post-merger we have two duplicative software platforms, which should be the NewCo’s future strategic platform? 

• Integration & Separation 

• Advising on technology aspects of integration, separation (carve outs) and optimisation initiatives (e.g. synergy analysis) including the development of target operating models, understanding the current IT landscape, defining transitional service agreements, developing detailed plans, and supporting the implementation of such plans. 

• Leading the technology workstream in integrations and separations within a larger team of Integration & Separation colleagues, working and supporting the client workstream leads to fulfil their workstream objectives 

• Example client questions we answer: Develop an integration and re-architecture plan to remove the scaling barriers so the software platform can scale; Develop a post-close plan to de-duplicate the software platform landscape to realise synergies. 

Experience we are looking for 

• Experience with Software / Product Due Diligences, integrations, separations, or similar roles (e.g. in-house software deals team) 

• Experience with one or more of the below domains: 

• Product strategy and roadmap, and their implications for the business plan 

• Product management processes (e.g. prioritisation) and organisation 

• Software engineering processes (e.g. SDLC) and organisation 

• Product architectures and their business implications (e.g. scalability) 

• Product deployment and infrastructure models and their business implications (e.g. pace of innovation) 

• Code security key processes and tooling 

• Understanding of the deal lifecycle and the role of Software / Product due diligences within it, including how it impacts valuation pre-deal and post-deal considerations 

• Track record of leading projects and engagements 

Skills we’d love to see/Amazing Extras: 

• Candidates with additional experience in Commercial Due Diligence will be given preference  

To discuss this or wider Deal Advisory roles with our recruitment team, all you need to do is apply, create a profile, upload your CV and begin to make your mark with KPMG. 

Our Locations: 

We are open to talking to Platform/Technology M&A professionals across the country. 

With 20 sites across the UK, we can potentially facilitate office work, working from home, flexible hours, and part-time options. If you have a need for flexibility, please register and discuss this with our team. 

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