Technology in Deals - Senior Associate

About the role

PwC Canada is hiring a Technology in Deals Senior Associate in Toronto. As a key member of engagement teams, you will help clients assess and address technology considerations across the deal lifecycle, taking ownership of defined workstreams and working directly with client and PwC stakeholders. The team serves Corporate, Private Equity and Pension Fund clients on the technology dimensions of acquisitions, integrations and divestitures, covering Technology Due Diligence, IT Integration, IT Carve-outs and Technology/Digital Value Creation.

Key responsibilities

• Execute workstreams on technology due diligence, IT integration, IT carve-out/separation and technology/digital value creation under the direction of engagement leaders.
• Gather, organize and analyze client information on product technology, enterprise applications, infrastructure, cybersecurity, IT operations, costs and contracts, using PwC's AI tools.
• Take part in management interviews, workshops and client meetings, prepare discussion guides, capture findings and follow up on data requests.
• Develop quantitative and qualitative analyses, including IT cost baselines, one-time cost estimates, synergy opportunities, TSA considerations, risk assessments and implementation roadmaps.
• Draft client deliverables that synthesize findings, identify transaction impacts and support recommendations.
• Manage activities against project plans and timelines, raise risks and dependencies early, and coordinate with PwC specialists and Deals teams.
• Guide Associates, give coaching and feedback, and support proposal development, market research and practice-building.

Required profile

• A university degree in Technology, Engineering or a related field is preferred; a bachelor's degree in business, engineering, computer science or information systems is an asset.
• Relevant experience in management consulting, transaction advisory, corporate M&A, technology strategy, IT transformation, product technology, cybersecurity or a similar professional-services environment.
• Preferred: exposure to technology due diligence, IT integration, IT separation/carve-out, technology operating models, IT cost analysis or technology-enabled value creation.
• Preferred: current or prior experience in a Corporate M&A function or a Big 4 or strategy M&A practice.
• Business fluency in French is an asset; the ability to travel within Canada and internationally is required.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of technology domains such as product and software engineering, enterprise applications, infrastructure and cloud, cybersecurity, data and analytics, IT operations or vendor management.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking, and strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to take ownership of deliverables, manage multiple priorities and work within accelerated transaction timelines.

The stated salary range is $77,500 - $127,500, with possible variable incentive pay for eligible employees.