About the role

Consultant at BearingPoint's Technology M&A team focusing on technology due diligence and M&A advisory. Working with top-tier clients and managing technology-led transactions in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

Support buy‑side and sell‑side technology due diligence under the guidance of Senior Consultants and Managers, analysing IT strategy, architecture, infrastructure, and operating models to assess maturity, scalability, and business alignment.
Support assessments of product strategy, roadmap, and functional differentiation, focusing on product maturity, technical foundations, and alignment with commercial objectives.
Build a practical understanding of software architecture, SDLC, cloud environments, and engineering practices relevant to technology‑led M&A.
Contribute across the transaction lifecycle, including pre‑deal due diligence and selected post‑deal activities such as integration, separation, and technology‑led value creation.
Support defined workstreams within cross‑functional teams, working closely with Senior Consultants and Managers to ensure high‑quality delivery.
Participate in client meetings and management interviews, and support the preparation of pitches, RFPs, RFIs, and client deliverables.
Work with colleagues across Europe on engagements spanning multiple industries and geographies.
Gain exposure to BearingPoint’s broader M&A strategy and internal initiatives, including portfolio and venture‑related activities.

2–3+ years of relevant professional experience, typically in:
- Technology, IT, or management consulting
- M&A advisory or transaction services
- Software, digital, or technology‑enabled environments
A good understanding of software and technology, including:
- Software architecture principles
- IT infrastructure and cloud environments
- SDLC and delivery models
Demonstrated interest in the intersection of M&A, strategy, and technology
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to structure and synthesise complex topics
Business‑oriented mindset and ability to work effectively in fast‑paced deal environments
Excellent communication skills, with experience producing high‑quality written reports and presentations
Collaborative team player, eager to learn and develop within a high‑performing team
Bachelor’s, Master’s, or MBA degree from a leading university, with a strong academic record
Fluent English
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Exciting career prospects with opportunities to learn and progress quickly
Exposure to the development and execution of our firmwide M&A strategy, including venture investments
Experience across technology due diligence and broader M&A advisory work
Collaboration with top‑tier clients, including leading Private Equity firms, family offices, and strategic investors
Highly competent and down‑to‑earth colleagues
An informal and “easy to work with” culture
Competitive compensation and benefits