Technology M&A Senior Associate

As a Senior Associate in Grant Thornton’s Advisory Transaction M&A Technology practice, you will focus on delivering enterprise technology diligence and execution support for Private Equity and strategic clients across the transaction lifecycle. This role centers on enterprise technology environments—including infrastructure, applications, data platforms, operating models, and execution readiness—and how these enable (or constrain) value creation in transactions.

Responsibilities

• Execute enterprise technology diligence workstreams for buy-side and sell-side transactions, including assessment of:
  • Core enterprise applications and infrastructure
  • Cloud platforms and hosting models (e.g., public, private, hybrid), cloud cost structures, and scalability
  • Data platforms, integration architecture, and analytics foundations
  • IT operating models, governance, and service delivery
  • Cybersecurity and privacy considerations (embedded within enterprise diligence and cloud environments)
  • Automation, tooling, and AI readiness within enterprise environments and cloud environments
• Perform structured qualitative and quantitative analyses to identify risks, constraints, and opportunities aligned to the investment thesis.
• Develop clear, well-organized diligence deliverables that connect enterprise technology findings to business impact, execution risk, and value implications.
• Support integration and separation planning efforts:
  • Assist in translating diligence findings into integration, separation, and remediation plans, including cloud migration, optimization, or rationalization considerations.
  • Collaborate with Financial Due Diligence, Cyber, Strategy, and Transformation teams to ensure coordinated, enterprise-wide client delivery.
• Support proposal development, work planning, and budgeting for enterprise technology diligence engagements.
• Identify potential scope expansion opportunities related to enterprise technology and cloud modernization/optimization during active engagements and communicate them to engagement leadership.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of enterprise technology diligence methodologies, tools, and playbooks.
• Participate in internal training and knowledge-sharing initiatives within the Technology Transaction Advisory practice.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Information Technology, Accounting, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in technology diligence, IT advisory, technology consulting, or a related role supporting transactions.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Technology operating models and architectures
  • Cloud platforms, deployment models, and cloud cost / operating economics
  • Software development and product engineering environments
  • Technology cost structures and operating economics
• Experience analyzing complex quantitative and qualitative data and synthesizing insights into clear, structured outputs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience working in cross-functional teams and client-facing environments.
• Experience working on Private Equity-backed transactions.
• Product-centric or software engineering experience (e.g., SaaS, digital platforms, technology-enabled business models).
• Exposure to digital transformation, automation, data platforms, or AI-enabled initiatives.
• Experience supporting integration or separation initiatives in M&A environments.
• Interest in developing a technology strategy and value creation perspective leveraging latest technology trends.
• Can travel as needed. Expected travel is up to 50%.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is between $137,816 and $175,715. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton’s discretion and is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity.

About the Team

The team you’re about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here’s how:

• Whether it's your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower you with the options to work the way that best serves your clients and your life. Consistent with the firm's hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least three days per week, either at a GT office or client site.
• Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your household.

Benefits

We understand that your needs, responsibilities, and experiences are different, and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles, and aspirations that make you, well, you.

• For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit: https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits.
• Interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental, and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.
• Seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental, and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.
• Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions, and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.