IBM · 1 month ago
Strategy & Origination Managing Consultant
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$120K/yr - $224K/yrIBM is a leading technology and consulting company, and they are seeking a Strategy & Origination Managing Consultant to help shape and advance their inorganic growth agenda. In this role, you will independently lead market scans, validate priority targets, and guide early-stage opportunity development while collaborating closely with leaders across Consulting and Corporate Development.
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Responsibilities
Contribute insights to strategy discussions and support efforts that drive a high‑quality, strategically aligned pipeline
Evaluate strategic fit, capabilities, and market positioning of potential targets
Contribute insights to M&A strategy discussions and periodic business reviews with senior leadership
Assist in advancing priority opportunities from initial evaluation into execution
Independently lead scans within assigned geos or segments to identify attractive companies aligned to IBM Consulting’s strategic priorities
Validate strategic fit and interest for potential targets with business leaders, maintaining curated lists of top companies in each focus area
Conduct preliminary assessments to determine whether opportunities should progress to execution
Support timely triage of inbound opportunities to ensure rapid and informed decision‑making
Maintain organized documentation and assessments across assigned spaces
Develop outreach strategies for prioritized companies in partnership with Corporate Development and business leaders
Support introductory meetings with target companies, contributing to assessments of strategic alignment
Prepare briefing materials, meeting prep, and debrief summaries
Review sponsor portfolios and deal activity to help identify new bankers or private equity firms that can expand deal flow
Support development of market points of view and projects that shape inorganic investment direction
Contribute to the creation of multi‑acquisition strategies within priority areas
Apply structured analytical frameworks to evaluate market attractiveness, strategic fit, and high‑level value potential
Facilitate coordination between geo teams, domain leaders, offering teams, and Corporate Development to progress opportunities
Deliver meeting prep materials and lead prep discussions that align stakeholders on objectives and next steps
Influence internal partners to shape and advance strategic opportunities
Ensure accurate and timely updates in pipeline tools and research platforms, including Dealspace and Grata
Identify and implement process improvements that enhance team efficiency, including the adoption of GenAI or agent‑enabled workflows
Help refine internal tooling, templates, and workflows to improve consistency and speed
Qualification
Required
Experience in strategy consulting, corporate development, investment research, or similar roles involving market analysis or early‑stage deal evaluation
Strong analytical skills with the ability to conduct market scans, evaluate companies, and synthesize insights into clear recommendations
Demonstrated ability to independently manage workstreams and lead various assessments
Experience engaging professionally with external teams and senior executives
Familiarity with M&A processes, strategic evaluation frameworks, and the early stages of deal origination
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities
Curiosity, adaptability, and comfort working in a dynamic, fast‑moving environment
Openness to adopting GenAI‑enabled research and productivity tools to accelerate analysis and workflows
Preferred
Master's Degree
M&A Strategy Development: Experience with creating and updating strategy content for M&A purposes, including analyzing market trends and competitor activity to inform business decisions
Business Unit Collaboration: Experience collaborating with various business units to achieve shared goals, including driving execution on cross-unit projects and ensuring timely and effective delivery
Company
IBM
IBM provides technology and consulting, including software, infrastructure systems, and cloud-based solutions.
Founded in 1911
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Management and Executive
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Funding
Current Stage
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unknown2011-01-14IPO
Leadership Team
Alain Bénichou
Chief Executive Officer, IBM Greater China Group
Alex Yang
CTO and Chief Architect
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