SRT - M&A - Associate Director -Senior Consultant

Key Responsibilities:

1. Organization Readiness in Post-Deal Integration:

• Understand and align with the

  integration vision and strategy

  set out in the deal objectives.
• Engage with

  C-suite executives

  , business leaders, and stakeholders to define

  integration guiding principles

  .
• Design the

  target operating model

  , organizational structure, and governance framework for the consolidated entity.
• Assess readiness for interim (Day 1/100) and desired end-state post-deal integration.
• Develop and manage

  Day 1/100 checklists

  and work plans to ensure readiness.
• Contribute to the

  Integration Management Office (IMO)

  for program management of workstreams.

2. Post-Deal Integration Support:

• Lead

  Program/Integration/Transformation Management Office (PMO)

  planning and readiness.
• Facilitate

  Day 1/100 readiness planning

  for smooth transitions.
• Assess the

  IT landscape

  to identify synergies, dis-synergies, and operational efficiencies.
• Support

  vendor evaluation, selection

  , and

  IT spend analysis

  (including contract reviews and cost optimization recommendations).
• Manage

  bid formulations

  and vendor relationships to streamline post-deal operations.
• Oversee the execution of post-deal

  IT operations

  integration and organizational changes.

3. Carve-Out and Separation:

• Develop

  separation strategies

  and assess readiness for carve-out transactions.
• Identify

  financial and operational entanglements

  and interdependencies for effective separation.
• Define operating models, governance structures, and interim readiness plans for restructured entities.
• Manage the

  Separation Management Office (SMO)

  and coordinate across workstreams.
• Assess

  Transitional Service Agreements (TSA)

  , develop exit strategies, and model costs associated with separation.
• Create

  step-wise separation roadmaps

  for efficient execution.

4. Commercial and Operational Diligence & Transformation:

• Evaluate the

  strategic and commercial feasibility

  of deals and transactions.
• Conduct operational diligence to identify

  risks

  ,

  red flags

  , and

  transformation opportunities

  .
• Leverage industry best practices and Deloitte accelerators to enhance consolidation/separation methodologies.
• Support detailed functional integration planning across areas like Sales, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, IT, and HR.

5. Synergy/Dis-Synergy Assessment & Delivery:

• Identify areas for

  synergy realization

  and manage integration to unlock value.
• Define roadmaps for

  synergy delivery

  and track benefits realization.
• Collaborate with functional leads to ensure effective

  synergy execution

  and monitoring.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree

  in Business, Finance, IT, or related disciplines.

• MBA

  or equivalent advanced degree preferred.

• 610 years of experience

  in consulting, M&A advisory, post-deal integration, or transformation programs.
• Strong background in

  technology-led transformations

  ,

  IT integrations

  , and

  carve-out separations

  .
• Proficiency in enterprise systems, IT architecture, process reengineering, and vendor management.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent problem-solving and

  analytical thinking

  skills.
• Strong interpersonal and

  communication abilities

  (written and verbal).
• Leadership qualities with the ability to mentor junior consultants and manage client relationships independently.
• Strong business awareness and

  strategic thinking

  to align project goals with broader business objectives.
• Advanced proficiency in

  MS Excel

  ,

  PowerPoint

  , and project management tools.
• Willingness to travel as required for client engagements.