Tech Assistant Manager

Tech Assistant Manager(104959)

Base Location: Our base locations consist of London as well as Manchester. Our other offices nationally are: www.kpmg88careers.co.uk/experienced-professional/#LeBlender.OfficeLocations

The Technology in M&A team at KPMG is one of the fastest growing and most profitable within Deal Advisory and across the firm. We deal with all aspects of technology, from strategy, digital, apps, infrastructure, cloud, operating models, data, cyber, RPA and post deal implementation & enhancements to reviewing technology spend.

KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancies.  We've supported the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval. We've proudly stood beside the institutions and businesses which make the UK what it is.

The Technology in M&A team are full of subject matter experts, but that’s not all. 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 Tech Assistant Manager?

• You will be getting hands on exposure with some of the most exciting and largest M&A projects across the uk.
• The team have some very impressive growth plans, ideally looking at growing 12/15% in the next year alone.
• You will have the opportunity to really make this role your own with the ability to develop your own client propositions bring new tools/products to the market.
• We boast a very diverse, friendly and collaborative team culture.

What will you be doing?

• Researching, writing, delivering, and reviewing technology related deal and transaction reports
• Analysing and data mapping to comment on the technology of the business including cost, products and systems and technology contracts
• Providing insights on technology aspects of the deal that are relevant to the client and readers of the technology due diligence reports and to be able to explain issues simply, highlighting the impact of technology on business strategy, operations and, ultimately, deal valuation.
• Developing an understanding of technology benchmark and qualitative information to provide insights to clients to describe a typical technology function
• 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 technology landscape, defining transitional service agreements, developing detailed plans, and supporting the implementation of such plans.

What will you need to do it?

• Demonstrable experience working in a leading strategy house, Big 4 firm, public sector organisation or strategy / development team in industry
• Strong foundational understanding of the value drivers within Technology 
• Experience of leading project workstreams and take responsibility for small teams
• Prior involvement in business development activity and ability to contribute to thought leadership and knowledge management initiatives
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with team members and broader (internal and external) stakeholders

Skills we’d love to see/Amazing Extras

• An amazing extra would be to see your experience spans across a number of the specialisms we focus on; IT strategy, applications, ERP, infrastructure, data, cloud, architecture, cyber security.

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 talk to IT/Technology M&A professionals across the country but our core hubs for this role are:

• London Canary Wharf
• Manchester

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.

Find out more:

Within Deal Advisory we have a range of divisions and specialisms.  Click the links to find out more below:

• Deal Advisory at KPMG: https://kpmg.com/uk/en/home/services/deal-advisory.html
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• About our firm: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/people-culture/about-our-firm/
• KPMG Culture.  Being Inclusive: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/people-culture/being-inclusive/
• KPMG Workability and Disability confidence: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/need-support-let-us-know/

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