Strategic Consultant for Deal Advisory and Transformation

We are seeking a skilled professional to join our team as an Associate Director - Senior Consultant. This role involves working on Organization Readiness and Consolidation in a deal / M&A scenario.

The primary responsibilities of this role include:

• Understand the integration vision and strategy set out in the deal objective
• Work with C-suite executives, business and internal stakeholders to identify integration guiding principles
• Identify the target operating model, organization construct and governance model for the consolidated entity
• Evaluate the considerations for organization readiness for interim (Day 1 /100) and desired end state
• Establish Day 1 / Day 100 checklists and workplans
• Contribute in Integration Management office (IMO) for end-to-end program management of workstreams involved in the Integration process

This role also involves supporting post-deal activities, including:

• Program / Integration/ Transformation management office planning and readiness
• Day 1 / 100 Readiness planning
• Assess the IT landscape and identify areas of synergies / dis-synergies
• Vendor evaluation and selection
• IT spend analysis (including vendor contract reviews for any hidden transactional costs), provide recommendations on cost efficiencies
• Bid formulation and vendor management
• Facilitate execution of the post deal integration of IT operations and organization

In addition, this role will involve contributing to carve-out and separation efforts, including:

• Developing the separation strategy and assessing separation readiness
• Evaluating financial and operational entanglements / interdependencies
• Identifying the operating model, organization construct and governance model for the re-structured entity
• Evaluating the considerations for organization readiness for interim (Day 1 /100) and desired end state
• Establishing Day 1 / Day 100 checklists and workplans
• Contributing in managing the Separation Management Office (SMO) across the workstreams
• Assessing TSA requirements, preparing TSA schedules and TSA exit strategies
• Cost modelling for one-time and recurring costs due to separation (stranded cost, standalone costs etc.)
• Defining step-wise separation road map

• A strong interest in consulting, particularly in thinking through large and complex exercises
• Prior experience in driving client engagements and programs
• Experience contributing in large technology-led transformation programs
• Experience contributing in large high-pressure engagements, M&A experience is preferred
• Competency in at least one or more of the following technical disciplines: enterprise systems implementation, IT architecture and infrastructure management, post-merger IT integration, carve-out separation, process reengineering, offshoring, and outsourcing is preferred
• Past experience of deal delivery or project management experience with vendor management is preferred
• Excellent academic credentials for both undergraduate and graduate coursework. MBA preferred
• Strong advanced MS Excel and MS PowerPoint skills
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Leadership qualities and the ability to mentor junior consultants and analysts
• Willingness and ability to take initiative and learn independently

• Opportunity to develop self by actively seeking opportunities for growth, share knowledge and experiences with others
• Understanding objectives for clients and Deloitte, align own work to objectives and set personal priorities
• Building relationships and communicating effectively in-order to positively influence peers and other stakeholders
• Good networking and influencing skills
• Good business awareness, understanding the broader context in which delivery has an impact on overall business performance
• Confident leadership and influencing style, being able to make an immediate impact with client stakeholders

Your role as a leader

We believe in the importance of leadership at all levels. We expect our people to embrace and live our purpose by challenging themselves to identify issues that are most important for our clients, our people, and for society and make an impact that matters.

• Builds own understanding of our purpose and values; explores opportunities for impact
• Understands expectations and demonstrates personal accountability for keeping performance on track
• Actively focuses on developing effective communication and relationship-building skills
• Understands how their daily work contributes to the priorities of the team and the business
• Demonstrates strong commitment to personal learning and development; acts as a brand ambassador to help attract top talent