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Product Technology M&A Senior Associate


Company : Grant Thornton


Location : New York City, NY


Created : 2026-04-16


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

As a Product Technology Senior Associate, youu2019ll focus on evaluating software platforms through an integrated commercial, operational, and financial lens. The team provides investment-grade insights that tie product architecture and roadmap credibility directly to valuation, growth, and margin sustainability. You will provide analytical and technical support across product technology diligence engagements, focusing on architecture, engineering, and cost analysis. Assist Product Technology Diligence engagements for Private Equity and strategic clients, assessing software platforms across technical architecture, product strategy, operational scalability, and financial sustainability. This role requires the ability to tie commercial, operational, and financial performance of a software platform directly to its technology architecture and roadmap. From day one, youu2019ll be empowered to help clients make the moves that will help them achieve their vision and help you achieve more, confidently. Your day-to-day may include: + Conduct architecture reviews and documentation analysis + Support codebase and technical debt analysis + Analyze cloud infrastructure configurations + Assist in evaluating roadmap feasibility + Support hosting cost and R&D cost analysis + Prepare diligence slides and summaries + Support management Q&A tracking You have the following technical skills and qualifications: + 3u20136 years in software engineering, cloud engineering, architecture analysis, or product development environments + Experience in SaaS or platform businesses preferred + Strong analytical and documentation skills + Structured problem solving + Attention to detail + High learning agility + Interest in private equity and transaction environments + Ability to travel up to 50% #LI-MS1 #LI-POST #HYBRID About Us At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result u2013 for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. Itu2019s what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better. In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services u2015 and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services. In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture. Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets. About the Team The team youu2019re about to join is ready to help you thrive. Hereu2019s how: u2022 Whether it's your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower you with the options to work the way that it best serves your clients and your life. Consistent with the firm's hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least three days per week, either at a GT office or client site. u2022 Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your household. u2022 We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different u2014 and we think thatu2019s a good thing. Thatu2019s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. See how at u2022 When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking boxes. Explore all the ways weu2019re taking action for diversity, equity & inclusion at Hereu2019s what you can expect next: If you apply and are selected to interview, a Grant Thornton team member will reach out to you to schedule a time to connect. We encourage you to also check out other roles that may be a good fit for you or get to know us a little bit better at Benefits: We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different, and we think thatu2019s a good thing. Thatu2019s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit: + Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firmu2019s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firmu2019s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave, and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period. + Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firmu2019s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firmu2019s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firmu2019s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave. Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation. 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