Director - Global Transaction Analytics

Director – Global Transaction Analytics at Alvarez & Marsal (A&M)

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 professionals in more than 40 countries.

The Global Transaction Analytics (GTA) practice, within our Transaction Advisory Group, provides data analytics services to clients to uncover maximum actionable insights that support M&A, divestment, and investment strategy. We operate a global team leveraging market-leading technology, advanced analytics capabilities, and A&M’s operational, functional, and industry expertise to drive relevant business insights.

As a Director in our GTA practice, you will work with our highly motivated and effective team of professionals on a variety of interesting projects across different industries including manufacturing, distribution, consumer, retail, restaurants, business and industrial services, healthcare, software & technology, energy, and financial services. You will add value to our clients by offering data-enabled business, financial, and operational transparency during pre-acquisition due diligence or post-acquisition performance improvement projects.

• Lead numerous client engagements
• Effectively manage day-to-day client interaction and relationships
• Proactively contribute to business development opportunities
• Manage and prioritize team responsibilities and consult with senior members across multiple deals
• Work cohesively and collaboratively across stakeholders
• Counsel and mentor junior members of the team and continue to develop the team’s technical acumen
• Proactively recruit, train, and develop junior staff members, including teaching training classes as applicable

• A minimum of 10+ years of experience in data analytics or transaction services
  • Buy-side/vendor due diligence experience across industries preferred
  • Understanding of M&A / PE investment lifecycle preferred
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Statistics, Information Systems or a related field
• Understanding of data extraction, manipulation, analytics and visualization approaches
• Strong technical background with hands-on data analytics experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, relational databases/SQL querying, Alteryx, business intelligence/visualization (Tableau and or Power BI), big data and machine learning concepts
  • Ability to leverage business intelligence software
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts in a concise manner
• Exceptional project management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
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Flexibility to work as both a team member in a collaborative setting and as an individual contributor
• Ability to thrive and be effective in fast-paced settings

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. We offer a robust performance development process, top-notch training, and on-the-job learning opportunities. Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are entitled to participation in A&M’s fringe benefits, including healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverage, as well as a 401(k) retirement plan and a discretionary contribution from A&M.

The base salary is $200,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. A&M offers a discretionary bonus program based on individual and firm performance.

Alvarez & Marsal is an equal opportunity employer. We provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws.

We embrace inclusiveness, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day.