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West Monroe · 21 hours ago

Senior Manager, Mergers & Acquisitions (Merger & Carve‑Out Services)

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$200K/yr - $270K/yr

8+ years exp

West Monroe is a global business and technology consulting firm passionate about creating measurable value for clients. They are seeking a Senior Manager for their Mergers and Acquisitions Practice to lead complex M&A transactions, providing strategic advisory and ensuring project success across various functional areas.

Business DevelopmentConsultingInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyService Industry

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead high-complexity engagements across the transaction lifecycle, including due diligence, pre-close planning, and post-close integration and carve-out execution

Provide strategic advisory to C-level stakeholders by delivering concise, executive-ready insights

Ensure project milestones are met through rigorous project management and quality assurance

Guide the development of templates, frameworks, and deliverables, ensuring a high standard of quality and relevance

Lead Technology workstream planning / execution projects or overall program management office (e.g., IMO, SMO) overseeing all functions

Proactively identify and mitigate risks, engage stakeholders, and ensure program success

Drive program economics, including budgeting, invoicing, and collection processes

Manage multiple teams including internal M&A and functional teams, internal and external workstreams, external buyer/seller teams, and external 3rd parties

Facilitate complex steering committees and cross-functional team meetings in conjunction with Partners

Oversee the spin-up of project infrastructure, including Teams Sites, SOWs, Data Request Lists, and data room reviews

Develop and refine methodologies for M&A services, including due diligence, planning, and carve-outs

Serve as a Career Advisor, Mentor, and coach to consultants, fostering a culture of growth and excellence

Play an active role in recruiting top-tier talent and contributing to the onboarding process

Drive business development efforts by identifying opportunities, developing SOWs and pricing models, and drafting and presenting proposals tailored to client needs

Build and nurture relationships with private equity and corporate clients, identifying, selling, an delivering upsell and cross-sell opportunities

Represent the firm at M&A industry events and build a robust professional network

Collaborate across practices to scope, propose, and deliver comprehensive solutions aligned with client objectives

Proven success achieving in-market revenue expectations

Lead complex diligence activities, including TSA scoping, negotiations, and pricing, one-time and run-rate financial modeling, and standalone, cost synergies stranded cost analysis

Provide oversight across multiple workstreams, ensuring alignment with client investment theses

Maintain deep expertise in IT systems, financial processes, and operational domains, recognizing and delivering on 'what good looks like.'

Guide teams in leveraging tools like CapIQ, PitchBook, SaaS based PM tools Smartsheet, PowerBI, SaaS based Enterprise Architecture Tools

Ensure accurate financial assessments, from P&L evaluations to growth strategy alignment

Deliver impactful, concise insights to stakeholders, fostering trust and collaboration

Cultivate an internal and external network to drive engagement and practice growth

Qualification

M&A transactionsFinancial modelingBusiness strategyProject managementIT systems expertiseC-level communicationOperational domainsLeanIX PractitionerAnalytical skillsRelationship buildingTeam leadership