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The ad says“Strong project management background, including schedule, scope, issue, and risk management, as well as strategic planning, analysis, and change management”
The ad says“Strong project management background, including schedule, scope, issue, and risk management, as well as strategic planning, analysis, and change management”
The ad says“Demonstrated experience in sell-side advisory, exit readiness, operational or technology diligence, M&A, corporate strategy, or value creation preferred; experience with ERP programmes, operating models, or critical-issue remediation a plus”
The ad says“Demonstrated experience in sell-side advisory, exit readiness, operational or technology diligence, M&A, corporate strategy, or value creation preferred; experience with ERP programmes, operating models, or critical-issue remediation a plus”
The ad says“Demonstrated experience in sell-side advisory, exit readiness, operational or technology diligence, M&A, corporate strategy, or value creation preferred; experience with ERP programmes, operating models, or critical-issue remediation a plus”
The ad says“Demonstrated experience in sell-side advisory, exit readiness, operational or technology diligence, M&A, corporate strategy, or value creation preferred; experience with ERP programmes, operating models, or critical-issue remediation a plus”
The ad says“Strong project management background, including schedule, scope, issue, and risk management, as well as strategic planning, analysis, and change management”
The ad says“Demonstrated experience in sell-side advisory, exit readiness, operational or technology diligence, M&A, corporate strategy, or value creation preferred; experience with ERP programmes, operating models, or critical-issue remediation a plus”
The ad says“Strong project management background, including schedule, scope, issue, and risk management, as well as strategic planning, analysis, and change management”
The ad says“Demonstrated experience in sell-side advisory, exit readiness, operational or technology diligence, M&A, corporate strategy, or value creation preferred; experience with ERP programmes, operating models, or critical-issue remediation a plus”
The ad says“Demonstrated experience in sell-side advisory, exit readiness, operational or technology diligence, M&A, corporate strategy, or value creation preferred; experience with ERP programmes, operating models, or critical-issue remediation a plus”

Are you ready to make an impact?

Our Mergers and Acquisitions Practice (M&A) is seeking a Senior Manager to join our rapidly growing Sell-Side Advisory (SSA) team in London, UK. In this dynamic role, you will work with our international M&A practice to advise private equity and venture capital portfolio companies and corporate owners on the strategic and operational factors that can impact a potential recapitalization, financing, or exit to a strategic or financial buyer. You will lead operational and technology assessments, coach management teams through challenging diligence topics, identify opportunities for value creation, and collaborate with investment banks and other advisors to refine the narrative around a company's technology and operations.

Our SSA model leverages experienced entrepreneurs, seasoned operators, and veteran deals professionals to identify risk and opportunity. You will help grow our London office and offering through strategy, recruiting, team building, and practice development.

Senior Managers in our Sell-Side Advisory practice have these primary responsibilities:

Lead Transaction Services teams serving clients across industries, while demonstrating executive presence with C-level client counterparts and private equity teams
Engage stakeholders involved in a sell-side process, including other advisors, investment banks, private equity or corporate owners, and C-level client executives
Confidently coach client executives on how to articulate value derived from technology and operations and how to navigate potentially challenging diligence topics
Facilitate sell-side vendor due diligence (VDD) projects focused on operational and technology strategy, organisational structures and operating models, and current-state business processes and supporting technology
De-risk exit processes through sell-side diligence efforts and the development of strategies for critical-issue remediation
Identify strategic opportunities and quantify potential for value creation
Lead engagement teams on transaction advisory, guiding teams to prepare focused request lists and agendas, facilitating client reviews, and providing accountability for deliverables
Lead large, transformational programmes as part of carve-out or merger integration transactions, providing strategy, quality assurance, and PMO support across functional and technical areas
Drive the development and enhancement of West Monroe's M&A methodologies and approaches to client delivery, including diligence, exit readiness, planning, and carve-out execution
Manage project economics, including pricing estimates, risk assessments, project budgets, invoices, and collections
Lead business development across investment banks, private equity firms, portfolio companies, and corporate clients; create work plans, pricing estimates, risk assessments, and detailed proposals
Coach, manage, recruit, and retain top-quality consultants; actively participate in the performance review process; and contribute to the continued growth of the London office through recruiting, team building, and practice development

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; advanced degree a plus
8+ years working in roles that emphasise strategy, technology, and/or operations in a team-based, cross-functional environment
Demonstrated experience in sell-side advisory, exit readiness, operational or technology diligence, M&A, corporate strategy, or value creation preferred; experience with ERP programmes, operating models, or critical-issue remediation a plus
Excellent critical-thinking, oral, and written communication skills, with the ability to build credibility with executive and investor audiences
Comfort leading business development opportunities externally and across the firm, particularly with investment banks, private equity teams, and portfolio company executives
Strong project management background, including schedule, scope, issue, and risk management, as well as strategic planning, analysis, and change management
Experience managing or analysing P&L statements and financial modelling skills a plus, but not required
Candidates must provide proof of the right to remain and work permanently in the United Kingdom
Ability to travel up to 50%
A commitment to inclusion and diversity, and openness to new ideas and perspectives

The below applies to all job opportunities listed in the United Kingdom:

West Monroe Partners is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
We believe in treating each employee and applicant for employment fairly and with dignity. We base our employment decisions on merit, experience, and potential, without regard to race, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by law. To learn more, please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/easy-read-the-equality-act-making-equality-real

Other consultancies talk at you.
At West Monroe, we work with you.

We’re a global business and technology consulting firm passionate about creating measurable value for our clients, delivering real-world solutions.

The combination of business and technology is not new, but how we bring them together is unique. We’re fluent in both. We know that technology alone is not the answer, but how we apply it is. We rely on data to constantly adapt and solve new challenges. Actions that work today with outcomes that generate value for years to come.

At West Monroe, we zero in on the heart of the opportunity, getting to results faster and preparing people for what’s next.

You’ll feel the difference in how we work. We show up personally. We’re right there in the room with you, co-creating through the challenges. With West Monroe, collaboration isn’t a lofty promise, but a daily action. We work together with you to turn vision into clear action with lasting impact.

West Monroe is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer 
We believe in treating each employee and applicant for employment fairly and with dignity. We base our employment decisions on merit, experience, and potential, without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. To learn more about diversity, equity and inclusion at West Monroe, visit www.westmonroe.com/inclusion. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in our recruiting process, please inquire by sending an email to recruiting@westmonroe.com.

Please review our current policy regarding use of generative artificial intelligence during the application process. Additionally, West Monroe uses the BrightHire platform to record live interviews so our team can capture notes more accurately, stay focused on the conversation, and continually improve our interview process. You can review our privacy notice for more information about this process and how recordings are used. If you have any questions, reach out to recruiting@westmonroe.com.

If you are based in California, we encourage you to read West Monroe’s Notice at Collection for California residents, provided pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and linked here. 

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Other consultancies talk at you.At West Monroe, we work with you.

Other consultancies talk at you.
At West Monroe, we work with you.