Experienced Consultant, Mergers &… at West Monroe · New York

Summary: West Monroe is a global business and technology consulting firm seeking an Experienced Consultant with an interest in M&A to join their Merger & Carveout Services team. This role supports clients through mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures with a focus on technology, financial analysis, and project management. Responsibilities: - Support development of financial analyses to evaluate transaction impacts, including IT cost structures, cost synergies, and one-time separation or integration costs - Assist in building and maintaining cost models and contribute to analysis of key cost drivers - Conduct research and analysis of business applications (e.g., ERP, CRM, HRIS) to support application assessments and recommendations - Support technology workstreams (applications, infrastructure, cybersecurity) in merger or carveout engagements - Assist in development of Transition Service Agreements (TSAs), including gathering inputs and documenting assumptions - Help identify and document dependencies across people, process, and technology during transaction execution - Maintain project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet), including tracking workplans, risks, issues, and decisions - Support Day 1 readiness planning and post-close execution activities - Collaborate with cross-functional teams (finance, legal, HR) to support transaction execution - Prepare client-ready deliverables and contribute to presentations for senior stakeholders - Work closely with team members to ensure high-quality, consistent outputs - Contribute to development of internal tools, templates, and methodologies for M&A engagements - Support business development efforts through research, content development, and proposal support - Participate in internal initiatives and team-building activities - Actively seek feedback and contribute to a collaborative team environment Required Qualifications: - 1–3 years of experience in consulting, corporate strategy, transaction advisory, or relevant industry experience - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; familiarity with Excel and data analysis tools (e.g., PowerBI, Tableau) is a plus - Effective communication skills, with the ability to clearly present ideas and findings - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail - Basic understanding of project management concepts and tools - Bachelor's degree required - Ability to travel up to 50%, depending on client and project needs - Authorization to work permanently in the United States without sponsorship - A commitment to inclusion, diversity, and openness to new ideas and perspectives Preferred Qualifications: - Exposure to M&A, IT strategy, or technology transformation is preferred but not required Required Skills: Mergers, Acquisitions, IT strategy, Technology transformation, Financial analysis, Business applications, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Excel, Data analysis tools, PowerBI, Tableau, Project management Benefits: Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance., Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan., Employees can purchase shares from our employee stock ownership program., Employees are eligible to receive annual bonuses., Employees will also receive unlimited flexible time off., Employees will receive ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year., Eligibility for ten weeks of paid parental leave will also be available upon hire date.