Cybersecurity Mergers and Acquisition Specialist
Core
Lead cybersecurity due diligence and risk assessments for mergers, acquisitions, investments, and divestitures to inform valuation, deal structure, and integration planning.
Role type
Senior IC cybersecurity M&A specialist
Builds
Transaction-specific cybersecurity risk assessments and remediation roadmaps for newly acquired or divested business units
Domain
Financial services / Cybersecurity advisory / Mergers and Acquisitions
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
cybersecurity due diligence, risk assessment, technology environment documentation, security and privacy posture analysis, third-party due diligence, cyber risk prioritization, technical background, end-to-end workstream management, translating technical issues for business audiences, report writing
Preferred skills
experience across multiple security domains, managing concurrent engagements independently, collaborative team contribution
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Lead cybersecurity due diligence for M&A transactions; Define cybersecurity approach by documenting seller's technology environment and security posture; Assess cybersecurity risks and recommend pre- and post-close remediation; Identify material cyber risks affecting valuation or deal structure; Communicate risk recommendations to corporate development leaders and executives; Produce detailed cybersecurity and risk assessment reports; Help with post-close integration strategy development
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC