2026 Mergers & Acquisitions Consultant

West Monroe • Full-time • Chicago, IL, US • 2d ago

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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
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!

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At West Monroe, we work with you.

We’re a global business and technology consulting firm passionate about creating measurable value for our clients, delivering real-world solutions.

The combination of business and technology is not new, but how we bring them together is unique. We’re fluent in both. We know that technology alone is not the answer, but how we apply it is. We rely on data to constantly adapt and solve new challenges. Actions that work today with outcomes that generate value for years to come.

At West Monroe, we zero in on the heart of the opportunity, getting to results faster and preparing people for what’s next.

You’ll feel the difference in how we work. We show up personally. We’re right there in the room with you, co-creating through the challenges. With West Monroe, collaboration isn’t a lofty promise, but a daily action. We work together with you to turn vision into clear action with lasting impact.

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