Description
About Alvarez & Marsal
Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. 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
Our Corporate Finance team has a strong track record of delivering impactful outcomes for clients — from founders and entrepreneurs to financial investors and market-leading corporations across all industries, globally. We advise clients through the full spectrum of transactions: selling businesses (sell-side M&A), acquiring assets or businesses (buy-side M&A), raising capital, and navigating restructuring situations. As part of our continued growth, we are expanding our team, with a particular focus on the US, DACH (Germany, Switzerland, Austria), Middle East, Consumer, Business Services and Tech, and are looking for talented, ambitious Senior Associates to join us.
Key Services -
- Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory — advising on both sell-side (business sales) and buy-side (acquisitions) transactions
- Capital Raising Advisory — debt and equity fundraising across the capital structure
- Strategic & Commercial Advisory — supporting clients on strategic options, valuation, and transaction structuring
How You Will Contribute
Typical Projects Will Include
- Sell-side M&A:
- Supporting origination and pitch preparation, including pitch documents and positioning materials
- Preparing the information request list (IRL) to gather data from the client
- Drafting the information memorandum (IM), including company overview, industry overview, and investment thesis
- Coordinating buyer outreach, data room management, and negotiation
- Buy-side M&A
- Identifying and screening acquisition targets, including origination and market mapping
- Reviewing seller-prepared materials (outside-in IM review) to identify key risks and diligence priorities
- Preparing questions for management sessions and coordinating due diligence
- Assessing target exit-readiness as part of the client's forward-looking investment thesis
- Across all projects:
- Financial modelling and valuation, including comparable company analysis, DCF, and LBO
- Assisting the project lead in day-to-day execution of live transactions
- Liaising with other advisors and stakeholders throughout the deal process
Qualifications
- 4–6 years of M&A experience (any subsector), with the drive to be part of a team with ambitious growth plans
- A hands-on approach to execution, with the ability to work across at least 2 live deals or pitches simultaneously
- Financial modelling and valuation skills, with the ability to build and stress-test models independently
- Strong organisational skills and the flexibility to adapt across engagement types and work environments
- Comfort operating in a fast-paced, multi-project environment, with a track record of building strong relationships with colleagues and clients alike
- An aptitude for business development, networking, and deal origination
- Familiarity or comfort with AI and automation tools in deal execution (e.g. data analysis, document drafting, research) is a plus
Your journey at A&M
We recognize 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 prioritize 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.
