Assistant Manager/Cyber Consultant - Transaction Strategy & Execution - IT

The opportunity

Transaction Strategy and Execution - IT works on the most complex and high-profile global transactions, across a broad portfolio of clients and industry sectors. We are a group of experienced industry professionals with a background in operations who are serial transaction advisers, which enables us to bring a wealth of deep sector and functional knowledge to our clients. As a team, we prepare and execute separation and integration plans, identify ideas and sources of value enhancement, as well as advise on risk mitigation and the successful change of operations, functions and people.

Your key responsibilities

- As an Assistant Manager in Transaction Strategy and Execution - IT, you will be a vital member of the team supporting and executing Cybersecurity focused projects. You'll assist with the execution of projects across all sectors, supporting our client service team in developing and executing strategies for transactions. Part of your role will also involve developing experience across a range of different type of engagements, including pre-deal (e.g. Cyber Due Diligence and carve-out planning) and post-deal (e.g. integration planning, tracking). Having a commercial mind-set is key to this consulting-based role.

- You will be exclusively focused on supporting transactions from a Cybersecurity perspective pre and post deal working primarily with Private Equity and Corporate clients executing deal mandates.

- You will be a vital member of the team advising clients across all industries and sectors. Supporting key decision makers in developing and executing strategies for transactions. You will work in a transaction environment operating under tight M&A timeframes and demands. You will also assist in aspects of business origination, including pitches and presentations, and attending meetings with clients to generate new business opportunities.

- Demonstrate strong knowledge in the Information Technology functional area.

- Experience on strategic consulting engagements developing detailed, compelling and analytical PowerPoint/Word/Excel/Visio deliverables to convey complex thoughts and ideas

Skills and attributes for success :

- Experience in a range of different type of engagements, including pre-deal (e.g. operational Cyber due diligence, carve-out planning), post-deal (e.g. integration planning, tracking) and restructuring (e.g. rapid cost reduction).

- Lead work-streams comprising members of the client and colleagues from our transactions and advisory practices.

- Lead meetings with senior client stakeholders to advise, shape and drive the strategy and planning for pre-deal diligence, integration, carve-out / separation and operational restructuring.

- Contribute to our practice development initiatives, supporting the continued focus on our team as a great place to work.

- Act as a role model and support development of junior team members, coupled with the recruitment and training responsibilities.

- Be flexible to support for broader IT & Operational transaction work.

- Willingness to undertake international travel as per business requirement

To qualify for the role, you must have

- 5-7 years with technical background in Computer Science, Network engineering with a BSc or Masters in a Technical subject in the field (Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Digital Networks, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or similar)

- B Tech / M. Tech. / MBA / PGDM (part time / full time) with B. Tech. from a reputed institute with a technology background.

- A leading cybersecurity qualification, such as CISSP, CISM or ISO 27001 ISMS.

- Well versed with cybersecurity privacy requirements as defined in GDPR & CCPA.

- Practical exposure to security framework and standards such as PCI, NIST & CIS.

- Hands-on experience with internal/external security audits assessment and readiness around SOC 1, SOC 2 or SOX controls.

- In-depth knowledge on various security platforms and technologies such as Vulnerability Scanning, Penetration Testing & Security Incident Response.

Ideally, you'll also have :

- Project management skills

- Strong communication and presentation skills