(Senior) Director - Data Intelligence (m/f/d)

Description

Department:

This role sits within the EMEA Digital & Technology (DTS) practice at Alvarez and Marsal. A&M Digital revolves around a full-service Digital offering spanning Strategy, Customer Experience, Technology and Data. Our positioning is at the intersection of strategy and execution (not slides and then gone, nor fingers on keyboards coding & testing or detailed customer journey designing), architecting the destination, orchestrating the delivery and navigating the change & transformation journey.

Through our DTS practice, Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) helps clients ideate, incubate, and industrialise new business models including agile target operating models, customer and product innovations, or intelligent and automated back offices leveraging a mix of capabilities ranging from digital product management, customer experience (CX) service design, data and analytics, and self-service platforms. Working directly with client management, A&M's involvement reassures all stakeholders that the company is taking important steps to address key market opportunities or challenges and maximise the value of its business and technology investments moving forward.

A&M’s DTS professionals work on some of the world’s most high-profile cases in a rapidly transforming landscape, striving for game-changing solutions that provide impactful long-term change. Our international team is comprised of seasoned executives from diverse backgrounds, functional experts & highly skilled consultants.

Purpose of the Director/Senior Director role in the Data Intelligence team:

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to join a ‘hands on’ Data Intelligence team.  You will contribute to work streams on large programs but also smaller projects, leveraging your Data & Analytics knowhow and skill set in challenging the status quo and developing sound solutions either from an external point of view or in collaborative settings with your client organization.  

Across DACH and alongside out broader European DTS team colleagues, our Data Intelligence team of data analysts, developers, business consultants and industry experts work with clients at all stages of their information evolution and provide the full breadth of capability from analytics strategy and transformation, through to advanced data science, Graph analytics, NLP, OCR, and Data Visualization. At our core, we are problem solvers with a purpose. Our international team is a unique blend of consulting, analytical and technology expertise, working with a common philosophy. We engage closely with our clients, move fast to find value, and iterate quickly to shape solutions. And above all with live up to our core value of FUN because we love what we do.

An example of a typical project may include analysing large sets of transaction data and helping the client to convert the new insights into tangible P+L improvements. Our Data Analytics Team is involved in all stages of the project, from data extraction until the full implementation of the new data processes, data model, dashboards, and the realization of the P+L improvements. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within an innovative team to apply state-of-the-art analytics to real world business challenges.

This work includes gathering and analysing information, formulating and testing hypotheses, and developing and communicating recommendations. You’ll also have the opportunity to present results to client management and implement recommendations in collaboration with client team members. You will work with clients and teams on broader consulting work that includes strategy, operations/processes, training, organisational structuring, new digital initiatives, and marketing with a strong digital focus.

Responsibilities:

You will support the delivery of Data Intelligence transformation projects within the DACH region and across EMEA, where identifying disruptive transformation levers and managing political complexity will be key to generate significant and sustainable savings. Assignments will focus on delivering large and complex transformation programs across our key client industries, bringing high added value to our clients (disruption mindset, restructuring DNA, acceleration of the transformation).  To this effectively, you will need to:

• Influence many of the recommendations our clients need to positively change their businesses and enhance performance;
• Combine different tools and technologies to develop end to end analytical solutions that address our clients’ business challenges;
• Work in partnership with the Top Management of clients on large transformation projects and therefore not only manage the data aspects but also being closely involved in the implementation of financial or operational improvements;
• Work closely with senior business stakeholders and experts to develop new concepts and innovative tools to support the evolving data landscape, often in complex situations;
• Stay up to date with developments in the field of RPA, NLP and Machine Learning, architectures, and languages;
• Work as team leader for a diverse junior team of 3-4 people, with an inclusive team culture and acting as a mentor and key contact person;
• Cultivate and share best practices through thought leadership, personal experience and the shared collective experience gained from similar projects and engagements;
• Stay up to date on aligned industry trends and solution innovations, constantly refine point of view and demonstrate ongoing thought leadership;
• Be an action-oriented self-starter with strong analytical skills and entrepreneurial flair;
• Be proactive in industry events e.g. conferences, forums, debates – ensure the Company is perceived as a key player in the DACH Digital Transformation space.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate would possess a strong passion for (large scale) Data Intelligence transformation, with both industry and consulting experience. The candidate will reflect the operational distinctiveness that is A&M; a business savvy, outcome focused business entrepreneur who is driven to making an impact, determined to make a difference and not afraid to challenge the status-quo.

Experience & abilities will depend a little on the focus area but are likely to include:

• Education: an advanced degree qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant quantitative subject (such as computer science, engineering, physics, statistics or applied mathematics);
• Established experience & track record within advisory (ideally from a large Professional Services firm or from a digitally focused boutique), working on large scale Data Analytics programs, highly exposed to top management;
• Consult with internal stakeholders across various sector verticals and geographies to drive Data Intelligence value conversations to existing and new client engagements;
• Demonstrated aptitude for both data & data analytics and an ability to work with numbers with ease with an ability to interpret and present advanced data & analytics and value propositions to all levels within an organisation;
• Strong communication and relationship building skills, an excellent networker with the ability to navigate a wide map of internal stakeholders and external account relationships to CXO, CDO, CMO, CCO and CIOs;
• Experience in Relational Databases/SQL, including working with large datasets;
• Programming skills in at least one of the following languages: R, Python, VBA;
• Experience in Tableau or other data visualisation tools: e.g., Power BI, Qlik, Spotfire
• A collaborative spirit and the ability to communicate complex ideas effectively to both colleagues and clients;
• Native/Fluent German & English language skills along with excellent writing skills;
• Solution oriented, data driven, learning mind-set; 
• A deep understanding of the current trends, challenges and technologies used desired;
• An understanding of change management thinking – especially pertaining to disruptive technologies highly desired;
• Experience with predictive modelling, machine learning and AI techniques is desirable, as is experience with RPA, OCR, and web scraping;
• Willingness to travel often (within Germany and Europe) & right to work in the EU;
• Additional European languages (to a fluent business level would be highly valuable;
• Further education such as an MBA would be highly valued.

Why A&M?

Companies, investors, lenders and government entities around the world turn to Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) when conventional approaches are not enough to activate change and achieve results.

Privately-held since 1983, A&M is a leading global professional services firm that delivers performance improvement, turnaround management and business advisory services to organizations seeking to transform operations, catapult growth and accelerate results through decisive action. Our senior professionals are experienced operators, world-class consultants and industry veterans who draw upon the firm's restructuring heritage to help leaders turn change into a strategic business asset, manage risk and unlock value at every stage.

When action matters, find us at www.alvarezandmarsal.com

Diversity & Inclusion:

A&M’s entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can 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 the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity and we foster inclusiveness. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way.

Diversity & Inclusion

A&M’s entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can 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 the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity, and we foster inclusiveness, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way.

Voluntary Inclusion

It is Alvarez & Marsal’s practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, pregnancy, marital status, family status, religion, national origin, age or disability or any other non-merit based factor or any other characteristics in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

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