Senior; Transaction Strategy and Execution - Software Strategy Group (SSG)

Key responsibilities 

Our Seniors work on teams that engage with clients on a variety of topics, ranging from diligence to strategy assignments:  

Diligence 

• Product and technology diligence: SSG provides market-leading product and technology diligence of companies in the Software Economy, an "inside-out" assessment of product capabilities, product road map, software architecture, technical debt, hosting and deployment model, R&D organization, and software development processes, enabling investors to understand a software company's capabilities and ability to execute against its corporate strategy, while also identifying risks and opportunities. 

Strategy 

• Software development optimization: We assess a company's software development organization for capacity, talent, and process, and provide actionable recommendations to improve productivity, timeliness, predictability, quality, and overall alignment with the corporate strategy. This assessment is conducted through site visits, interviews, reviewing data, hands-on evaluation, primary research, and benchmarking. 
• Technology strategy and roadmap: By studying clients' technology roadmaps and potential alternatives, as well as assessing cost, risk, and alignment with strategic objectives, we help companies identify and build a suitable technology strategy and architecture road map — sometimes building on internal efforts and sometimes on brand-new ideas. This type of engagement typically revolves around a potential re-platforming initiative or a major transformational effort, such as a substantial acquisition or a SaaS transformation. 
• Product strategy and roadmap: We examine a company's product roadmap and provide recommendations for improvement in product strategy and road map based on market and research, team capabilities, development cost and risk, and technology underpinnings. This type of engagement typically includes primary research on the competitive landscape and market greenspace. 
• It may also entail post-merger consolidation or rationalization of a product portfolio. Like other engagements, it leverages the combination of capabilities in understanding and assessing marketplaces and deep technical knowledge.  

Skills and attributes for success 

• Contributing to pre deal, post deal, value creation engagements with clients across all sectors including private equity. 
• Seniors handle an engagement’s most important studies and lead other junior team members. On any given day, a Senior should be able to conduct industry research, interview industry experts, conduct qualitative and quantitative investigation, or participate in discussions with our clients   
• Working on client engagement teams executing Strategy and Transaction services which support clients developing and executing strategies for transactions 
• Work with engagement professionals to develop hypotheses, insights, and key findings critical to the engagement  
• Executing qualitative and quantitative reviews (e.g., R&D Spend analysis, feature functionality benchmarking, competitor studies, organizational capabilities, technology capabilities) to support the formulation and validation of strategic recommendations 
• Conducting in-depth interviews with key organizational stakeholders, industry experts and customers 
• Contribute to people initiatives; recruiting, retaining and training current and future staff. 

To qualify for the role, you must have: 

• A bachelor's degree with outstanding academic performance and at least 2-3 years of software-related work experience (strategy consulting work experience a plus) 
• A bachelor’s degree in computer science is a plus 
• Experience of transactions, ideally in performing of Technology Due Diligence and/or strategic value creation assignments.
• Demonstrable experience or knowledge of structured methodologies and industry standards for Product Management, UI/UX design principles, Software Architecture, Software Development Life Cycle methods and the ability to provide insights based on experience
• Ability to analyze and assess software design artifacts such as architecture diagrams, software manifests, and user experience flows
• Detail-oriented and good at sifting through (large) datasets quickly to identify patterns and develop insights
• Ability to make detailed assessments of industry, products, markets, competitors and customers to identify risks and opportunities 
• Flexible with working locations, the ability to learn quickly and leverage skills in new situations 
• A passion for software!

What we offer

At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities. It's one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you to decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future.  Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

Diversity and Inclusion at EY 

Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, promoting our neuroinclusion and accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.