Senior Consultant, Mergers & Acquisitions; Merger & Carve- Minneapolis

Position: Senior Consultant, Mergers & Acquisitions (Merger & Carve-out) Minneapolis
Senior Consultant, Mergers & Acquisitions (Merger & Carve‑out)

Minneapolis, MN

Are you ready to make an impact?

West Monroe is seeking a Senior Consultant with expertise in M&A and a strong passion for technology to join our Merger & Carve‑out Services team. The role supports Private Equity and Corporate clients across all industries, focusing on mergers, divestitures, and carve‑out transactions from a technology perspective.

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze financial models to evaluate transaction impact, including bottom‑up and top‑down IT cost analysis.

• Manage transaction cost models, provide executive‑level readouts on all cost drivers.

• Analyze key business applications (ERP, CRM, HRIS) and complete application dispositioning with input from application leaders.

• Lead technology work streams in post‑close merger or carve‑out engagements.

• Support scoping, building, and pricing Transition Service Agreements (TSAs).

• Determine and document entanglements between New Co and Parent, develop synergy models.

• Configure and maintain program management work spaces, manage workplans, risks, and custom dashboards.

• Support transformation IT projects from a project‑management perspective.

• Lead client‑facing meetings, manage project timelines and deliverables, ensure budget adherence.

• Present complex findings to C‑level stakeholders with clarity and executive presence.

• Deliver high‑quality work products autonomously and collaborate across work streams.

Other Responsibilities

• Develop methodologies and frameworks for due diligence and post‑close engagements.

• Drive merger/carve‑out specific initiatives, develop tools and accelerators.

• Mentor and coach junior team members, support onboarding and career development.

• Act as a career advisor to new hires, fostering growth and alignment with firm values.

• Support opportunity creation by drafting tailored proposals and statements of work.

• Participate in M&A industry events and build professional networks.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in client‑facing management or technology consulting, or IT M&A, preferably in a corporate strategic or private equity context.

• Industry experience (e.g., Software, Healthcare, Consumer & Industrial Products, Insurance) preferred.

• Proven expertise in M&A‑centric roles, especially with private equity investors, SaaS or software company mergers and carve‑outs/divestitures.

• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and quality assurance skills, and data analysis tools (Power

BI, Alteryx, Tableau).

• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with C‑level executives.

• In‑depth knowledge of project planning methodologies, software development life cycles, and financial modeling.

• Bachelor's degree preferred; professional certifications (LeanIX Practitioner, Smartsheet, PMP) are a plus.

• Ability to travel up to 50% (short‑term for due diligence, 50‑75% during post‑close carve‑out execution).

• Authorization to work permanently in the United States without sponsorship.

• A commitment to inclusion, diversity, and openness to new ideas and perspectives.

Benefits

West Monroe offers competitive compensation, bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, employee stock ownership program, and unlimited flexible time off. Ten paid holidays and parental leave opportunities are also available.

Equal Employment Opportunity

West Monroe is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and with dignity. We base our employment decisions on merit, experience, and potential, without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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