Average realistic automation risk across all M&A Consultant profiles in the dataset.
Raw potential
65%
Realistic risk
29%
Raw potential = I/O automation ceiling. Realistic risk = adjusted for informal knowledge and social context.
Score spread
Distribution across 10 profiles.
Middle half of M&A Consultants score between 25% and 30%.
0%
50%
100%
p10 · 21%
38% · p90
Task breakdown by work type
On-screen work63%
Done entirely on a computer. High AI exposure — these tasks are already in the automation zone.
In-person + screen11%
Physical sensing, digital output — e.g. interviewing someone then writing a report. Partially protected.
Computer + action0%
Computer input, real-world output — needs someone to act on it, not just software.
Fully in-person26%
No computer required. Furthest from automation — the strongest human advantage.
Typical tasks
3 synthetic profiles for a M&A Consultant, ordered by automation exposure.
Tab between them to see how task mix drives the score difference.
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Client meetings and relationship management: presenting findings, discussing deal strategy, addressing concerns, and maintaining ongoing communication with deal sponsors and executives
some context neededsocial core
42%AA
0%
Deal negotiation support: preparing negotiation materials, analyzing counteroffers, advising on deal terms, and working through technical or commercial issues with legal and investment teams
Financial analysis and due diligence: reviewing target company financial statements, tax records, contracts, and building models to assess valuation and identify risks
deep expertisesocial element
13%DD
28%
Market research and competitive analysis: gathering industry data, analyzing comparable companies, researching market trends, and synthesizing insights into reports
8%DD
63%
Documentation and presentation creation: drafting investment memoranda, data room organization, building pitch decks, and creating executive summaries
1%DD
78%
Stakeholder coordination: managing timelines with bankers, lawyers, accountants, and internal teams; tracking action items and deal progress
some context neededsocial core
1%AD
25%
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Stakeholder coordination: managing timelines with bankers, lawyers, accountants, and internal teams; tracking action items and deal progress
some context neededsocial core
20%AD
16%
Deal negotiation support: preparing negotiation materials, analyzing counteroffers, advising on deal terms, and working through technical or commercial issues with legal and investment teams
deep expertisesocial element
17%DD
26%
Financial analysis and due diligence: reviewing target company financial statements, tax records, contracts, and building models to assess valuation and identify risks
deep expertise
16%DD
37%
Client meetings and relationship management: presenting findings, discussing deal strategy, addressing concerns, and maintaining ongoing communication with deal sponsors and executives
Documentation and presentation creation: drafting investment memoranda, data room organization, building pitch decks, and creating executive summaries
11%DD
75%
Market research and competitive analysis: gathering industry data, analyzing comparable companies, researching market trends, and synthesizing insights into reports
3%DD
64%
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Client meetings and relationship management: presenting findings, discussing deal strategy, addressing concerns, and maintaining ongoing communication with deal sponsors and executives
deep expertisesocial core
26%AA
4%
Documentation and presentation creation: drafting investment memoranda, data room organization, building pitch decks, and creating executive summaries
24%DD
72%
Deal negotiation support: preparing negotiation materials, analyzing counteroffers, advising on deal terms, and working through technical or commercial issues with legal and investment teams
18%DD
58%
Financial analysis and due diligence: reviewing target company financial statements, tax records, contracts, and building models to assess valuation and identify risks
deep expertise
14%DD
31%
Market research and competitive analysis: gathering industry data, analyzing comparable companies, researching market trends, and synthesizing insights into reports
10%DD
55%
Stakeholder coordination: managing timelines with bankers, lawyers, accountants, and internal teams; tracking action items and deal progress
