Senior Associate - Software Due Diligence

Opportunity ID

9283

Department

Advisory

Location(s)

Chicago

State

Illinois

Function

Transaction and Valuation Advisory

Job Description

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Senior Associate - Software Due Diligence to join our Merger Integration and Carve out Services (MICO) practice. The MICO team is a national practice and this role can be located out of any of our CohnReznick offices or remotely!

YOUR TEAM.

This position will support our rapidly growing Transaction Advisory Services group. This team conducts due diligence and supports clients across a wide range of industries. As a member of this team, you'll not only have the opportunity to interact with clients but also to interact with team members across all levels within the practice.

YOUR ROLE.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Perform and participate in technology and software due diligence engagements for private equity and corporate transactions
• Assess software products, technology architecture, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data, and SDLC maturity
• Evaluate technology strategy, scalability, operating model, and alignment to the client's investment thesis
• Identify transaction risks, synergies, and value creation opportunities across product, engineering, and IT
• Conduct structured, hypothesis driven analysis using management interviews, data reviews, and market research-driven analysis using management interviews, data reviews, and market research
• Develop and manage data request lists, workplans, and diligence timelines
• Prepare client ready deliverables, including executive summaries, diligence reports, and presentations ready deliverables
• Present findings to deal teams, investment committees, and senior client stakeholders
• Support post-close initiatives, including Day1 readiness, integrations, carveouts, and value creation programs-close initiatives-1 readiness, integrations, carve-outs, and value creation programs
• Contribute to internal methodologies, tools, and practice development initiatives
• Supervise and mentor junior professionals

YOUR EXPERIENCE.

The successful candidate will have:

• Passion for software and technology
• 2-3 years of experience in transaction advisory, consulting, technology, or a related client facing role-facing role
• Experience working with software, IT, or technology-enabled businesses, with strong exposure to areas such as modern software architecture, software development, Agile transformation, cloud / hosting operations, platform engineering, DevOps, software testing, and AI / ML technologies
• Prior working experience in enterprise technologies such as .NET, Java, Python, React, Angular, or other enterprise development technologies
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint
• Prior exposure to software due diligence, M&A, private equity, or integration projects strongly preferred
• Ability to synthesize complex technical topics and translate them into business and investment implications
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and project management skills-solving, and project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive level presentations-level presentations
• Proven ability to work effectively in team based, deadline driven environments-based, deadline-driven environments
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business, Economics, or related field
• Flexibility to travel and work in a hybrid, in person model based on engagement needs

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Studies have shown that we are less likely to apply to jobs unless we meet every single qualification. At CohnReznick, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.

In Illinois, the salary range for an Advisory Senior Associate is $80,000 to $130,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. Salary is one component of the CohnReznick total rewards package, which includes a discretionary performance bonus, generous paid time off, expanded and inclusive parental benefits, and access to best-in-class learning and development platforms, to name a few. To learn more about life at CohnReznick, visit .

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