EY-Parthenon | Technology Strategy & IT Due Diligence

The Opportunity

As a Technology Strategy & Transactions Consultant, you will support organizations in assessing technology environments and identifying risks, opportunities and value creation levers across M&A transactions. You will work with leading private equity firms, corporate investors and strategic buyers, helping them evaluate IT functions, systems, applications, infrastructure and technology organizations to support investment decisions, integrations, carve-outs and transformation initiatives.

In a fast-paced transaction environment, you will work alongside multidisciplinary teams, both locally and internationally, delivering technology due diligence assessments and advising clients on technology-driven value creation strategies.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Support and execute IT Due Diligence engagements for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and investment transactions;
• Assess IT landscapes, including applications, infrastructure, cloud environments, cybersecurity controls, data architecture and IT operating models;
• Identify technology risks, technical debt, operational challenges and potential transaction-related impacts;
• Evaluate IT governance, service management, vendor ecosystems and technology spending to support investment decisions;
• Analyze the scalability, maturity and effectiveness of technology functions and digital capabilities;
• Support the assessment of integration and carve-out challenges from a technology perspective, including Day 1 readiness and Transition Service Agreements (TSAs);
• Identify value creation opportunities through technology optimization, digital transformation and platform modernization initiatives;
• Prepare clear and concise reports and presentations for executive stakeholders, investors and transaction teams;
• Collaborate with Strategy, Transaction, Cybersecurity and Technology Consulting teams in multidisciplinary engagements;
• Actively contribute to business development initiatives and the growth of the Technology Strategy & Transactions practice.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Strong understanding of IT Due Diligence methodologies and transaction environments;
• Knowledge of enterprise applications, infrastructure, cloud technologies and IT operating models;
• Understanding of technology risks, cybersecurity frameworks and IT governance practices;
• Ability to assess technology maturity, scalability and operational effectiveness;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities;
• Ability to translate technical findings into business and investment implications;
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills;
• Excellent communication and presentation skills;
• Commercial awareness and business acumen;
• Proactive mindset and ability to work effectively in fast-paced transaction environments;
• Team-oriented approach with strong interpersonal skills.

To Qualify for the Role, You Must Have

• Academic background in Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics or a related field;
• 2 to 5 years of professional experience in IT Due Diligence, IT Audit, Technology Risk, Technology Consulting or related areas;
• Experience assessing applications, infrastructure, cloud environments, cybersecurity controls and IT governance frameworks;
• Experience identifying and evaluating technology risks and operational dependencies;
• Understanding of technology operating models and enterprise architecture concepts;
• Ability to assess technology-related impacts in M&A transactions;
• Strong reporting and presentation skills;
• Full English proficiency.

Ideally, You'll Also Have

• Experience supporting M&A transactions, integrations or carve-out projects;
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS or Google Cloud);
• Familiarity with cybersecurity and technology risk frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT, ITIL);
• Experience working on international projects;
• Relevant certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CRISC, ITIL, COBIT, Azure or AWS certifications;
• Understanding of Private Equity and transaction environments. 

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. If you’re ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you.

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package and includes support for flexible working and career development. Plus, we offer support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around the world and opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

At EY, we're committed to providing recruitment and career opportunities to all, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, social background or disability. We believe that equality and diversity are central to our recruitment process, as they enhance creativity and efficiency, leading to improved performance and productivity. In line with this commitment, EY Portugal recently became a member of the Inclusive Community Forum. This initiative, led by Nova SBE, focuses on the recruitment of individuals with disabilities, advocating for a more inclusive community. Moreover, EY Portugal has also endorsed the Diversity Charter of APPDI (the Portuguese Association for Diversity and Inclusion), pledging to establish and develop internal policies and practices which support diversity. Through these initiatives, EY seeks to actively contribute to the inclusion process, and promote a more inclusive community for people with disabilities, by actively participating in creating solutions.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. Whether your profile is considered for this recruitment process, we will contact you within 15 working days.

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