Cuesta Partners

Principal

Chicago · Principal

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 84 days ago

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About the role

The ideal candidate will have experience managing buy-side and sell-side due diligence processes, providing critical insights into technology assets, IT systems, cybersecurity, and overall digital value creation for our private equity clients.
This position requires deep expertise in evaluating technology risks and opportunities, combined with strong leadership skills and a client-centric mindset.

Lead Technology Due Diligence: Manage and execute comprehensive technology due diligence assessments for M&A transactions, evaluating IT systems, software architecture, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, data management, and overall scalability for private equity and corporate clients.
Provide insights into technology risks and opportunities to support informed investment decisions.
Private Equity Support: Work closely with private equity partners to evaluate technology's role in post-transaction integration, value creation, and growth strategies, ensuring technology assets align with overall investment objectives.
Industry Expertise: Stay up to date on the latest trends and advancements in enterprise technology, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, cybersecurity, and cloud computing to deliver relevant and insightful guidance to clients.
Business Development: Support business development initiatives by contributing to thought leadership, engaging in client pitches, and helping expand the firm's footprint in the technology due diligence and M&A advisory space.
Practice Development: Continually identify and implement improvements to the delivery process and artifacts. Identify ways to make delivery of the service more efficient. Ideate on new, incremental add-on offerings and design how to take them to market.

7+ years of experience in technology due diligence, M&A advisory, private equity consulting, or related roles, with a strong focus on technology evaluations for transactions.
Ability to quickly analyze complex, multi-faceted technology topics and distill the meaning and implications for non-technical audiences.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills and proven ability to interact with senior level private equity stakeholders.
Excellent client relationship management skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts in a clear and actionable manner.
Experience: 7+ years of experience in technology due diligence, M&A advisory, private equity consulting, or related roles, with a strong focus on technology evaluations for transactions.

Experience in private equity transactions, particularly with middle-market or large-cap funds.
Industry certifications in IT systems, cybersecurity, or cloud platforms (e.g., CISSP, AWS Solutions Architect).
Exposure to technology transformation initiatives, including cloud migrations, ERP implementations, or advanced data analytics.
Chicago or New York metros preferred, Central and Eastern time zones strongly preferred.
Familiarly with a variety of code platforms, frameworks and architecture.
Experience implementing and/or advising on cybersecurity tools and solutions
Data - Familiarity with data warehouse paradigms and technologies
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred).

Performance-based bonus structure.
Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.
Team Development: Coach and mentor junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and excellence in project execution.

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