Product Technology M&A Senior Associate

As a Product Technology Senior Associate, you’ll focus on evaluating software platforms through an integrated commercial, operational, and financial lens. The team provides investment‑grade insights that tie product architecture and roadmap credibility directly to valuation, growth, and margin sustainability. You will provide analytical and technical support across product technology diligence engagements, focusing on architecture, engineering, and cost analysis. Assist Product Technology Diligence engagements for Private Equity and strategic clients, assessing software platforms across technical architecture, product strategy, operational scalability, and financial sustainability. This role requires the ability to tie commercial, operational, and financial performance of a software platform directly to its technology architecture and roadmap. From day one, you’ll be empowered to help clients make the moves that will help them achieve their vision and help you achieve more, confidently. Your day‑to‑day may include: Conduct architecture reviews and documentation analysis Support codebase and technical debt analysis Analyze cloud infrastructure configurations Assist in evaluating roadmap feasibility Evaluate engineering operating model (team structure, velocity, DevOps) PoV on scalability risks, performance bottlenecks, and security considerations Support hosting cost, SaaS economics and R&D cost analysis Prepare diligence slides, summaries, and deal insights Support management Q&A tracking Technical skills and qualifications Bachelor’s degree, computer science is a plus 3‑6 years of software‑related work experience (strategy consulting work experience is a plus) Experience of transactions is desired, ideally in performance of Technology Due Diligence and/or strategic value creation assignments 3–6 years in technology experience e.g., software engineering, cloud engineering, architecture analysis, or product development environments Experience in SaaS or platform businesses preferred Detail‑oriented and good at sifting through (large) datasets quickly to identify patterns and develop insights Strong analytical and documentation skills Structured problem solving Attention to detail High learning agility A passion for software industry Interest in private equity and transaction environments Ability to travel up to 50% The base salary range for this position is between $150,280 and $170,386. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton’s discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job‑related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity. At Grant Thornton, compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. Hybrid work: In‑person attendance at least three days per week at a GT office or client site. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions (including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, working conditions, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, evaluations, and termination) are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of Grant Thornton LLP to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. For Los Angeles Applicants only: We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For Massachusetts Applicants only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Grant Thornton does not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employments or continued employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Grant Thornton (US)