Job Description
Financial Advisory | Talent standards<p><br></p>Value Creation Services – IT Due Diligence – Manager<p><br></p>When you work for us, you commit to a career at one of the largest and most prestigious professional<p><br></p>services firms in the world.<p><br></p>Our international client strong global presence is complemented by our local reach<p><br></p>and market knowledge. A career in Financial Advisory Services with will equip you with a deep<p><br></p>understanding of the local and regional business landscape, enabling you to identify opportunities and<p><br></p>risks to our clients’ businesses. In addition, your breadth of vision will be engaged, as you match our<p><br></p>global resources to our clients’ advantage. Our FAS practice encompasses a broad range of<p><br></p>specializations and services but whose common goal is to offer strategic services to clients throughout<p><br></p>every phase of the economic cycle.<p><br></p><strong><u>Our Purpose</u></strong><p><br></p>Our client makes an impact that matters. Every day they challenge ourselves to do what matters<p><br></p>most—for clients, for our people, and for society. They serve clients distinctively, bringing innovative<p><br></p>insights, solving complex challenges and unlocking sustainable growth. They inspire our talented<p><br></p>professionals to deliver outstanding value to clients, providing an exceptional career experience and<p><br></p>an inclusive and collaborative culture. They contribute to society, building confidence and trust in the<p><br></p>markets, upholding the integrity of organizations and supporting our communities.<p><br></p>Our shared values guide the way we behave to make a positive, enduring impact:<p><br></p> Lead the way<p><br></p> Serve with integrity<p><br></p> Take care of each other<p><br></p> Foster inclusion<p><br></p> Collaborate for measurable impact<p><br></p>During your tenure as a Manager in Value Creation Services, you will demonstrate and develop your<p><br></p><strong><u>Capabilities In The Following Areas</u></strong><p><br></p> Support in the preparation of IT due diligence reports focusing on key issues material to a<p><br></p>transaction<p><br></p> Work in an M&A lifecycle and transactions environment<p><br></p> Undertake full assessment of the IT function of an acquisition target and comment on key<p><br></p>findings pertinent to a potential transaction<p><br></p> Communicate gaps and risks, related opportunities, investments and costs<p><br></p> specifically around Strategy, Organization & Governance, Applications, Assets,<p><br></p> Infrastructure, Security and Compliance to IT Due Diligence Manager or the IT due diligence<p><br></p>team as required<p><br></p> Research industry trends pertaining to IT and relevant in a deal context<p><br></p> Conduct assessment on historical IT spend relative to industry benchmark<p><br></p> Financially numerate with the ability to critique IT budgets and prepare IT costs relating to<p><br></p>carve-outs, separations and integrations<p><br></p> Ability to work to short deadlines and aggressive timeframes to produce transaction diligence<p><br></p>reports<p><br></p> Strong written and communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex technical<p><br></p>information into clear, concise diligence reports for investors<p><br></p> You will develop an impressive range of operational, commercial and management consulting<p><br></p>skills that will enhance your future career potential. Benefiting from early client exposure and<p><br></p>learning from some of the top practitioners in the field, you will be involved throughout the<p><br></p>lifecycle of some of the largest, complex and high profile deals in the Middle East.<p><br></p> Our team supports clients to plan, execute, and generate the highest value for their<p><br></p>integrations, separation, privatization and / or IPO preparation programmes.<p><br></p><strong><u>Leadership Capabilities</u></strong><p><br></p> Acts as a role model, embracing and living our purpose and values, and recognizing others for<p><br></p>the impact they make<p><br></p> Develops high-performing people and teams through challenging and meaningful opportunities<p><br></p> Delivers exceptional client service; maximizes results and drives high performance from<p><br></p>people while fostering collaboration across businesses and borders<p><br></p> Influences clients, teams, and individuals positively, leading by example and establishing<p><br></p>confident relationships with increasingly senior people<p><br></p> Understands key objectives for clients and Deloitte, aligns people to objectives and sets<p><br></p>priorities and direction<p><br></p><strong><u>Qualifications</u></strong><p><br></p> Minimum 5+ years or more experience of technology experience preferably with a focus on<p><br></p><strong><u>Deal Advisory, Integration And Separation, Including</u></strong><p><br></p> Network & Data Center Operations Management<p><br></p> Software Development Life Cycle<p><br></p> Service Management<p><br></p> Security<p><br></p> Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity<p><br></p> Cloud-based Deployment Models (e.g., Infrastructure-as-a-Service)<p><br></p> Software Asset Management/Compliance<p><br></p> Infrastructure Optimization (e.g., consolidation, rationalization, cost savings)<p><br></p> Service Level Definition and Agreements / IT Scorecard and Metrics<p><br></p> Knowledge/certification in Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) service<p><br></p>management and service support processes, and CMM SEI and/or CoBiT standards<p><br></p> Knowledge about enterprise business applications (e.g. ERP, CRM)<p><br></p> Experience in assisting with technology assessment/due diligence<p><br></p> Knowledge of 3rd party contractual relationships, including an understanding of sourcing<p><br></p>deal/contract risk exposures and areas/gaps between current state and leading industry<p><br></p>practice<p><br></p> Undergraduate degree in computer science or similar MBA / finance postgraduate degree in a<p><br></p>related field from an accredited college/university<p><br></p> Demonstrated ability to manage people and plan components of engagements along with<p><br></p>ensuring deliverables meet work plan specifications and deadlines.<p><br></p> Advanced level of technical proficiency and computer literacy particularly with spreadsheets<p><br></p>(Word, Excel, PowerPoint).<p><br></p> Bilinguals (Arabic & English) preferred