Tech DD Engagement Lead ​/ Engagement Director

Engagement Lead / Engagement Director, London
Technology Due Diligence | Strategy & Deals | Alpha FMC
About Alpha FMC

Founded in London in 2003, Alpha FMC is a leading global consulting firm specializing in the financial services industry. Our 1,500+ consultants work across 19 offices worldwide, combining deep sector expertise with hands‑on delivery to support more than 970 clients across asset management, wealth management, insurance, and broader financial services.

We are expanding our Technology Due Diligence offering within the Strategy & Deals team and are seeking experienced professionals to lead high‑profile buy‑side and sell‑side engagements. Our engagements deliver targeted assessments of technology risk, value creation potential, and operational resilience - enabling investors and corporate clients to make well‑informed transaction decisions.

We are open at both the Engagement Lead and Engagement Director level, depending on candidate experience:

• Engagement Lead (EL): 7+ years of relevant experience, with a proven track record of leading technology due diligence engagements in financial services
• Engagement Director (ED): 10+ years of relevant experience, with a proven track record of leading technology due diligence engagements in financial services and managing senior client relationships.

The responsibilities below apply across both levels;
Engagement Directors are expected to take greater ownership of client relationships and practice development.

• Lead technology due diligence engagements end‑to‑end, forming a clear view of a target’s technology platforms, architecture, and development practices, and translating technical findings into actionable commercial and investment insights that inform deal strategy.
• Assess enterprise technology environments, architecture, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and software development practices in the context of the transaction thesis.
• Evaluate how AI, data platforms, and emerging technologies support the commercial strategy, product roadmap, and growth ambitions.
• Translate technical findings into commercial, financial, and investment insights that directly inform client decision‑making.
• For fintech and software platform targets, evaluate the product architecture, data assets, and platform scalability alongside the commercial value of the product in the market.
• Where the engagement involves an integration, assess IT synergy opportunities and identify key IT integration considerations.
• Where the engagement involves a carve‑out, assess the standalone operating model impacts on IT and evaluate related standalone cost adjustments for IT expenditure

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders, including private equity investment teams, CFOs and CTOs
• Structure and present conclusions clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.

• Mentor and develop team members, ensuring high‑quality deliverables and knowledge sharing across the team.
• Support business development efforts, including proposals, client pitches, and thought leadership.

• 7 to 10+ years of relevant experience (see Level Guidance above).
• Strong track record of delivering technology‑focused due diligence within financial services.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills, with the ability to distil complex findings into actionable insights.
• Proven experience leading teams and client relationships at a senior level.
• Demonstrable depth in emerging technology (e.g., AI, GenAI, data platforms), combined with the ability to connect technical findings to commercial strategy, product competitiveness, and investment outcomes.
• Familiarity with adjacent work streams - such as operational due diligence or integration planning - is advantageous.

• Competitive salary with annual profit‑sharing opportunity
• 401k matching
• 25 days of annual paid time off
• Supplemented medical, dental and vision coverage
• Comprehensive training and development programs, including support for professional qualifications such as the CFA and IMC
• Opportunity to shape Alpha’s AI and technology due diligence capability.