Senior Associate, Product Technology M&A

Grant Thornton (US)

. Evaluate software platforms through an integrated commercial, operational, and financial lens .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $150,280 - $179,386 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in evaluating software platforms through technical architecture, operational scalability, and financial sustainability, with strong analytical skills to support technology diligence engagements. Proficient in assessing cloud infrastructure and engineering operating models while providing insights on scalability risks and performance bottlenecks.

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Software EngineeringCloud EngineeringArchitecture AnalysisTechnology Due DiligenceSaaS Economics

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Hard Skills

Technical Architecture EvaluationProduct Strategy AssessmentOperational Scalability AnalysisCodebase AnalysisTechnical Debt AnalysisCloud Infrastructure AnalysisRoadmap Feasibility EvaluationEngineering Operating Model EvaluationData AnalysisDocumentation Skills

Soft Skills

Detail-OrientedStructured Problem SolvingAttention to DetailHigh Learning Agility

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

Private EquityTransaction EnvironmentsSaaSPlatform BusinessesDeal Insights

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Evaluate software platforms through an integrated commercial, operational, and financial lens
Provide analytical and technical support across product technology diligence engagements
Assess software platforms across technical architecture, product strategy, operational scalability, and financial sustainability
Conduct architecture reviews and documentation analysis
Support codebase and technical debt analysis
Analyze cloud infrastructure configurations
Assist in evaluating roadmap feasibility
Evaluate engineering operating models, including team structure, velocity, and DevOps
Provide points of view 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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree; computer science is a plus
3–6 years of software-related work experience
3–6 years of technology experience, such as software engineering, cloud engineering, architecture analysis, or product development
Transaction experience desired, ideally in Technology Due Diligence and/or strategic value creation assignments
Experience in SaaS or platform businesses preferred
Detail-oriented and able to sift through large datasets quickly to identify patterns and develop insights
Strong analytical and documentation skills
Structured problem solving
Attention to detail
High learning agility
Passion for the software industry
Interest in private equity and transaction environments
Ability to travel up to 50%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work location, weekly schedule, and flex time off options
Work-life integration options
Personalized and comprehensive benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
Employee assistance program
Discretionary annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to eligibility and plan terms
Hybrid work model with flexibility to work at a GT office or client site