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As part of the EY-Parthenon team, you will support clients in evaluating AI capabilities, technology platforms, and deal technology requirements across buy-side and sell-side transactions
- Leveraging EY-Parthenon s proprietary frameworks, you will help clients assess AI strategy, optimize digital platforms, and identify value creation opportunities across pre-deal and post-deal phases
- This includes analyzing platform scalability and maturity, assessing risks and synergies, and supporting integration or carve-out execution
The opportunity
We are seeking an Assistant Manager with expertise in AI Due Diligence, Technology Platform Assessments, and Deal Tech. In this role, you will evaluate AI capabilities, digital platforms, and technology architecture during M&A transactions. You will collaborate with Senior Managers and Directors to deliver actionable insights that shape investment decisions and drive value creation.
Your key responsibilities
- Conduct AI due diligence to assess maturity, enterprise AI strategy, technology architecture, data governance, scalability, and integration readiness.
- Evaluate AI/ML models, data pipelines, digital platforms, and cloud infrastructure to identify risks, synergies, and optimization opportunities.
- Lead technology platform assessments in M&A contexts, including deal technology evaluations, carve-out planning, TSA design, and Day 1 readiness.
- Deliver clear, business-relevant insights for client reports and presentations.
- Facilitate client workshops and stakeholder discussions to align on AI strategy, platform roadmaps, and integration priorities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess the impact of AI and digital platforms on business operations and transaction outcomes.
Skills and attributes for success
- Strong experience in technology and product due diligence in M&A contexts.
- Ability to distil complex technical findings into concise, commercially focused insights.
- Solid understanding of AI/ML technologies, enterprise data platforms, cloud environments, and software architecture.
- Familiarity with AI governance, risk management, ethical AI, and regulatory considerations.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience with senior leadership.
To qualify for the role, you must have
- An MBA or an undergraduate degree in Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 4 7 years of experience in AI due diligence, technology platform assessments, or M&A technology consulting.
Ideally, you'll also have
- Experience advising private equity or corporate clients on AI or digital platform investments.
- Knowledge of industry benchmarks and best practices in AI deployment and platform operations.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and lead junior team members in a fast-paced environment.
- A collaborative team player with strong analytical skills and commercial acumen.
- A proactive mindset with a passion for emerging technologies and deal technology.
- A desire to contribute to the growth of EY-Parthenon s AI and technology platform due diligence practice.
- Commitment to working with global EY Strategy & Transactions teams and prominent businesses across industries.