Experienced Consultant, Mergers & Acquisitions (Merger & Carve-out)

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West Monroe

Compensation

$110,300 USD

New York

On-site

Posted April 24, 2026

Job Description

Are you ready to make an impact?

West Monroe is seeking an Experienced Consultant with an interest in M&A and a passion for technology to join our growing Merger & Carveout Services (MCS) team. This role supports Private Equity and Corporate clients across mergers, acquisitions, and divestiture/carve-out transactions with an IT lens. Focus areas include business applications, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and IT organization.

As an Experienced Consultant in our M&A practice, you will support clients through key phases of transactions, including due diligence and post-close integration or separation activities. You will build foundational skills in financial analysis, project management, and technology assessment while contributing to high-impact client outcomes.

Experienced Consultants within West Monroe have the following responsibilities:

Project Delivery

Support development of financial analyses to evaluate transaction impacts, including IT cost structures, cost synergies, and one-time separation or integration costs
Assist in building and maintaining cost models and contribute to analysis of key cost drivers
Conduct research and analysis of business applications (e.g., ERP, CRM, HRIS) to support application assessments and recommendations
Support technology workstreams (applications, infrastructure, cybersecurity) in merger or carveout engagements
Assist in development of Transition Service Agreements (TSAs), including gathering inputs and documenting assumptions
Help identify and document dependencies across people, process, and technology during transaction execution
Maintain project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet), including tracking workplans, risks, issues, and decisions
Support Day 1 readiness planning and post-close execution activities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (finance, legal, HR) to support transaction execution
Prepare client-ready deliverables and contribute to presentations for senior stakeholders
Work closely with team members to ensure high-quality, consistent outputs

Other Responsibilities

Contribute to development of internal tools, templates, and methodologies for M&A engagements
Support business development efforts through research, content development, and proposal support
Participate in internal initiatives and team-building activities
Actively seek feedback and contribute to a collaborative team environment

Qualifications:

1–3 years of experience in consulting, corporate strategy, transaction advisory, or relevant industry experience
Exposure to M&A, IT strategy, or technology transformation is preferred but not required
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; familiarity with Excel and data analysis tools (e.g., PowerBI, Tableau) is a plus
Effective communication skills, with the ability to clearly present ideas and findings
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Basic understanding of project management concepts and tools
Bachelor’s degree required
Ability to travel up to 50%, depending on client and project needs
Authorization to work permanently in the United States without sponsorship
A commitment to inclusion, diversity, and openness to new ideas and perspectives

Based on pay transparency guidelines, the salary range for this role can vary based on your proximity to one of our West Monroe offices (see table below). Information on our competitive total rewards package, including our bonus structure and benefits is here. Individual salaries are determined by evaluating a variety of factors including geography, experience, skills, education, and internal equity.

Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, purchase shares from our employee stock ownership program and be eligible to receive annual bonuses. Employees will also receive unlimited flexible time off and ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Eligibility for ten weeks of paid parental leave will also be available upon hire date.

Seattle or Washington, D.C.

$93,800—$110,300 USD

Los Angeles

$98,200—$115,500 USD

New York City or San Francisco

$102,700—$120,800 USD

A location not listed above

$89,300—$105,000 USD

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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.

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