Job Description/What You Will Do: Analyze technology (IT and Cybersecurity) implications for active M&A transactions. Review client investment thesis, company profile and information concerning the business technology environment including but not limited to business applications, IT infrastructure, cybersecurity controls, and privacy related regulatory compliance requirements. Research niche technologies, applicable regulatory obligations and latest technology trends to guide analysis. Participate in discussions with company executives to understand business processes, approach to leveraging technology and strategy to build resiliency against cybersecurity threats. Analyze commercial off the shelf and/or custom developed applications used by a business for sufficiency (e.g., license counts), scalability (e.g., version, implementation model), and maintainability (e.g., support model). Analyze a company's IT infrastructure to determine adequacy of hosting model, hardware inventory, network architecture and business continuity procedures. Analyse technology vendor contracts and compute IT spend through the review of contracts and other financial documents provided by the Company. Analyze the company's cybersecurity maturity through review of cybersecurity governance program/procedures, exposure to regulatory compliance requirements and preventative technical controls. Develop workbooks and reports to capture diligence observations/analysis. Manage and develop members of the RSM USI team. Who We Are Looking For: Ability to conceptualize and summarize key findings in a clear and meaningful way with expertise in drafting critical sections of the technology DD report. Expertise and working knowledge of infrastructure management, network architecture, virtualization, application and data hosting architectures (data center, on-premise, public cloud), and business continuity/disaster recovery (BCDR) best practices. Knowledge of and experience with key IT frameworks (e.g. CMMI, ITIL, ISO 27000, SSAE-18 SOC reporting, NIST Cybersecurity Framework). Knowledge of and experience with key cybersecurity frameworks (e.g. COBIT, ISO 27001, NIST). Exposure to various sectors such as financial services, healthcare, life sciences, power and utility, energy, retail and hospitality, business services and technology. An experience across a wide spectrum of IT and security pillars including IT Strategy, Infrastructure, Business Applications, Cybersecurity, Spend Analysis, etc. Highly proficient with Microsoft office Suite (e.g., PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Visio) Strong skills in critical thinking, problem solving, and process improvement. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in order to interact effectively with internal team members and external clients of the firm. Demonstrates willingness to invest time in cross-time zone communication with U.S. based teams. Ability to be a self-starter and drive successful client delivery. Able to manage deadlines and take ownership of getting the job done in a timely manner. Evaluated as an exceptional performer in current position. Development Opportunity/What's in It for You: Opportunity to interface with US based private equity and executive level leadership. Develop expertise in technology related M&A disciplines. Grow a strategic mindset and develop executive level perspective on investment towards operational technology. Experience M&A across a variety of industries and option to develop specific industry expertise. Gain an understanding of the approach towards post-acquisition value creation, integration, separation and risk remediation. Minimum Qualifications: Academic Qualification: B.Tech. and MBA from leading technology/business schools. Relevant experience of 4-7 years at a Big 4 or equivalent Advisory Services practice. Knowledge of Microsoft powered AI products such as Microsoft CoPilot or any other GenAI tools is preferred. Preferred Qualifications: Deal experience with onshore team including data room management, document request list preparation, management meeting preparation, workbook analysis, quality of earnings, due diligence reports, client calls and engagement team calls. Experience with post-acquisition/carve-out integration and separation related engagements. Preferred industry experience in one or more of the following: manufacturing, distribution, consumer products, business services, healthcare, financial services, business services, or technology. Knowledge of US based regulatory and compliance frameworks such as FFIEC, NERC CIP, PCI DSS, HIPAA, GLBA, and HITECH is a plus. ERP or supply chain application implementation experience; functional expertise in IT and supporting front/back-office operations preferred IT and cyber related certifications (CISSP, CISM, HITECH, PCI DSS QSA, CEH, Azure, AWS)
