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Currently in Deals Transformation (DDV).

I’m at a point where I need to choose a focus area—Integration, Operational Due Diligence (ODD), or Divestiture.

Curious to hear from anyone who’s been in these workstreams:

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Where do you guys exit to after fdd if you think wlb is taking a toll. Any feasible job where you wouldnt have to take a pay cut with better hours?

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Alvarez & Marsal Anyone know what the capture rate looks like for Ms, Ds in PEPI at Alvarez and Marsal? Is it standard for all of PEPI? have anywhere from 25%-40% and am trying to understand what the … more

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If there are any IT M&A fish or M&A generalists out there looking for a solid contract role I need help (at a small boutique and have a big project in flight) - probably consultant / senior co… more

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Hello All- I am an intern with EY-P deals advisory (FDD). I would like to jump to to EY-P transaction strategy and execution for full time. Is this doable for an intern? What should my plan be to make… more

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I live in NJ and I am looking for my next role/opportunity. I hold a dual Master's Degree in Business Administration and Health Care Administration from the University of Phoenix, a Bachelor of Sc… more

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Hello fishes-

Reaching out as Deloitte is hiring for IT M&A professionals with expertise in Prive Equity relationship building and post merger integrations.

Please feel free to DM me if this sounds like a good … more

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If you are looking for part time work or supplemental income, I have a referral to a freelancing job for former bankers, investment managers and consultants paying $100 US/hr. Feel free to DM me

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If anyone has PeakFrameworks case studies or modeling tests, I am open to trading: my soul, an IOU, an immaterial Venmo transaction, and/or the naming rights to my firstborn.

Deliver me from Excel purgatory. Just … more

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How can I break into EYP as a PM with experience in managing multimillion dollar projects? I’m interesting in joining the NYC office in Deal Strategy & Mgmt

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Hi all,

I have an interview coming up for the Assistant Manager – Integration & Separation role at KPMG in the UK. Would love to hear from anyone who’s gone through the process or worked in the team.

What was the interview… more

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Currently I'm working as a business consultant (advisory role, not management consulting), mostly in digital transformation practice. I'm looking to pivot to a more M&A advisory role.

Where… more

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Hi all - anyone here with extensive background in M&A integration and willing to chat? My background is mostly focused in CDD/ ODD, and have an interview coming up where I want to confirm some as… more

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Anyone works here for Vista equity partners ? How’s their internal value creation team ?

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I have a Director level interview with the EY Parthenon Value creation team. Any ideas of what to expect? Any particular style of case?

I have been in industry for the past 3 years (in a digital/product role)- so have been out of consulting practice.

Trying to determine how to best prepare.
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Does PwC deal tech strategy and EY-Parthenon deal technology do similar things ? These practices do technical due diligence?

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How do PE secondary interviews differ from standard primary interviews? Starting process for SA lateral roles (technically a step down for me actually) and could use some thoughts

Currently in B4 tax advisory for financial services, focusing on megafund clients. Got experience with carve-out deals, both pre-closing stage (tax DD and structuring) and post-closing stage (supporti… more

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How do institutional investors buy real estate? I.e. do they use real estate agents like retail investors?

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Does anyone know where do people exit from FDD which has a balance of good pay and wlb? Heard fp&a is one option but that seems like a pay cut. Would love any insight

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Hi folks. I’m looking to find more information on product DD and SW DD. Where can I find opportunities to learn more about the trade. Thank you!

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any HR M&A roles on your team ? i know MSFT, pwc have some … curious what other orgs have this type of work.

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Alvarez & Marsal How’s Alvarez & Marsal Pepi leadership team ? Team culture?

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Is it possible for a B4 Consulting M&A Manager to exit to Big Tech? Maybe do product management, technical program management etc...

What other exit opportunities do we have?

What role title shoul… more

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Hi folks,

I hope you all are doing well.

I wanted to ask about potential exit opportunities for a Senior Manager based in London with experience in IT and Product Tech diligence (buy-side, sell-side, carve-outs, integrations, … more

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Watching American Psycho for the first time ever, and i never knew it is very M&A related 😅😅 and just want to say the following

1. 90% of all stereotypes about M&A and IB comes from this movie 🙃

2. Many … more

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I've been seeing job postings from D and KPMG for PE consulting roles. What kind of candidates would realistically apply to those? I'd think the ideal candidate would already be in a portfolio… more

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Should I switch into IT M&A PMI consulting? What are the pros and cons?

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Attention Fishies:
We are currently hiring for a Sr. Level Sr. Manager with 8+ years of experience in IT M&A .

Candidate must specialize in full life-cycle M&A, with extra focus on integration & divestitures (execution a… more

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What are your guys expectations for the M&A Market in 2025? Will the lay offs continue in the deals department at Big 4 or will they start hiring?

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Anyone know about B. Riley’s Restructuring team and if they’re any good? I had a recruiter reach out for an interview and am just curious about them. Ik they’ve had some financial woes and am curious … more

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Interested in moving from data consulting into M&A. Understanding these two fields are not similar, what steps do you recommend in taking to make the switch?
Background: Undergrad in Business anal… more

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