Cuesta Partners · 3 weeks ago
Technology Due Diligence & Private Equity Practice Leader
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
7+ years expCuesta Partners is a boutique technology consulting firm that supports private equity firms and their portfolio companies in achieving technological advantage. They are seeking a Technology Due Diligence & Private Equity Practice Leader to manage due diligence processes, provide insights into technology assets, and support private equity clients in their investment decisions.
ConsultingCyber SecuritySmall and Medium Businesses
Responsibilities
Lead Technology Due Diligence: Manage and execute comprehensive technology due diligence assessments for M&A transactions, evaluating IT systems, software architecture, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, data management, and overall scalability for private equity and corporate clients
Client Advisory: Serve as the primary point of contact for private equity clients and deal teams, delivering strategic recommendations based on detailed technical assessments. Provide insights into technology risks and opportunities to support informed investment decisions
Private Equity Support: Work closely with private equity partners to evaluate technology's role in post-transaction integration, value creation, and growth strategies, ensuring technology assets align with overall investment objectives
Technology Risk Management: Identify potential risks, including cybersecurity vulnerabilities, technical debt, software scalability issues, and integration challenges, and propose actionable mitigation strategies for clients
Industry Expertise: Stay up to date on the latest trends and advancements in enterprise technology, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, cybersecurity, and cloud computing to deliver relevant and insightful guidance to clients
Business Development: Support business development initiatives by contributing to thought leadership, engaging in client pitches, and helping expand the firm’s footprint in the technology due diligence and M&A advisory space
Practice Development: Continually identify and implement improvements to the delivery process and artifacts. Identify ways to make delivery of the service more efficient. Ideate on new, incremental add-on offerings and design how to take them to market
Mentorship and Team Development: Coach and mentor junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and excellence in project execution
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in technology due diligence, M&A advisory, private equity consulting, or related roles, with a strong focus on technology evaluations for transactions
Deep understanding of enterprise IT systems, software architecture, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and digital transformation strategies, particularly in the context of M&A
Ability to quickly analyze complex, multi-faceted technology topics and distill the meaning and implications for non-technical audiences
Excellent written and verbal communications skills and proven ability to interact with senior level private equity stakeholders
Proven track record of conducting buy-side and sell-side technology due diligence, including identifying technology risks, assessing scalability, and developing actionable recommendations to improve deal outcomes
Excellent client relationship management skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts in a clear and actionable manner
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred)
Preferred
Experience in private equity transactions, particularly with middle-market or large-cap funds
Industry certifications in IT systems, cybersecurity, or cloud platforms (e.g., CISSP, AWS Solutions Architect)
Exposure to technology transformation initiatives, including cloud migrations, ERP implementations, or advanced data analytics
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance
Retirement plans
Professional development opportunities
Company
Cuesta Partners
Cuesta Partners provide consultancy services to private equity firms and corporations.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Riley Scott
Partner
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