2026 Mergers & Acquisitions Consultant

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Join to apply for the 2026 Mergers & Acquisitions Consultant role at West Monroe To help our recruiting team focus on your preference, please submit your application for the practice and location that is your top priority. While you can apply to up to three roles within 30 days, prioritizing your top choice is recommended. If you submit a fourth application within the 30 days, you will receive a rejection email indicating that you have reached the limit of applications you can submit. Launch your consulting journey with West Monroe West Monroe is seeking entry-level Consultants to join our Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Practice. In this dynamic role, you will work with our national M&A team, serving both corporate and private equity clients. As a Mergers & Acquisitions Consultant , you will gain hands-on experience across the full M&A lifecycle conducting operational and technology assessments during due diligence, planning carve-out and merger integration transactions, delivering post-close execution management (e.g., SMO, IMO) and value creation projects, and advising on sell-side transactions. Primary Responsibilities Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., industry, technical) specializing in M&A and demonstrate executive presence with C-level client counterparts Participate in due diligence site visits to assess operational and technology strategies, organizational structures, and business processes Evaluate operational and technology investment strategies by comparing operating models and organizational structures against leading practices and industry benchmarks Prepare request lists, agendas, and support diligence sessions and deliverable creation Work with engagement leadership to deliver post-close projects that implement operational processes and technologies to enhance value creation and process efficiency across functions Contribute to the development and enhancement of West Monroe’s M&A methodologies (diligence, carve-out and integration planning, sell-side advisory, value creation, etc.) and client delivery approaches Apply emerging technologies including AI and advanced analytics to improve efficiency, identify insights, and drive value in client engagements Support the creation of work plans and statements of work for prospective clients and projects What You’ll Bring To The Team Sharp analytical thinking and an interest in solving complex problems Ability to stay organized and manage priorities in a fast-moving environment Demonstrated leadership potential through academics, extracurriculars, or prior work experience Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for contributing to team success Curiosity and a passion for continuous learning and innovation Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in progress, with an expected graduation date between December 2025 and July 2026 Legally authorized to work in the United States without limitation or sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., OPT, H-1B visa, TN, etc.) Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 Reside within 50 miles of your assigned office prior to your start date; our culture emphasizes team collaboration within a hybrid work model Ability and willingness to travel Monday – Thursday (up to 50%); travel expenses covered by West Monroe Preferred Qualifications Majors in Business Administration, Business Analytics, Data Science, Economics, Finance, Industrial & Systems Engineering, Information Systems, Mechanical Engineering, or Supply Chain Management Interest or experience in applying AI tools, data visualization, or automation to solve business problems Join our team and make a lasting impact! West Monroe is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer . We believe in treating each employee and applicant for employment fairly and with dignity. We base our employment decisions on merit, experience, and potential, without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law.
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Location:
Chicago, IL, United States
Salary:
$200,000 - $250,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Consulting

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