Advanced Resource Jobs in Velbert

Description

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.

The Team

This role sits within the EMEA Corporate Transformation Services (CTS) team, which advises clients on improving profitability, managing crises, and driving sustainable operational and financial performance improvements. The CTS team supports clients across various sectors, for example automotive, chemicals, manufacturing, retail, tech, consumer, working with upper medium-sized businesses and international corporations.

Within CTS, the Deals team focuses on M&A-related transformation situations, supporting clients throughout acquisitions, divestitures, carve-outs and post-merger integrations. We combine deep transformation expertise with hands-on execution capabilities to help clients realize value before, during and after transactions.

How you will contribute

As Senior Associate (f/m/d), Deals, you will take an active, hands-on role in driving M&A Transformation projects. Supported by our European Corporate Transformation Services team, you will:

• Project Management & Execution – manage workstreams in Deals-related transformation projects, coordinating closely with client stakeholders and project teams to ensure successful execution and measurable results.
• Portfolio Measures – support the identification, development and evaluation of strategic portfolio options in buy-side and sell-side situations, including acquisitions, divestitures and corporate reorganizations.
• Carve-out & Separation Management – support clients and project teams in complex carve-out situations, including separation planning, Day-1 readiness, TSA management and standalone operating model implementation.
• Post-Merger Integration – contribute to integration programs through synergy tracking, integration planning, governance support and execution of integration roadmaps.
• Transformation & Value Creation – help clients identify and implement operational improvement initiatives and value creation opportunities arising from transaction and transformation programs.

Qualifications

• An excellent university degree and advanced analytical skills;
• At least +5 years of experience in a leading international consultancy or similar environment; exposure to Deals-related projects is highly desirable;
• Solid understanding of key transaction-related transformation topics such as M&A, carve-outs, post-merger integration, restructuring and value creation initiatives;
• Good financial acumen with hands-on experience in business planning and financial modelling;
• Experience supporting and/or taking ownership of workstreams in projects, with an interest in further developing leadership responsibility;
• Strong execution mindset with a focus on delivering high-quality results and continuously improving in project environments;
• Collaborative and proactive working style, combined with well-developed communication and interpersonal skills;
• Business fluent in German and English; additional language skills are a plus.

Your journey at A&M

We recognise that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.

We prioritise your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.