Director, National Security – Foreign Direct Investment Advisory

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Director, National Security – Foreign Direct Investment Advisory

Alvarez & Marsal is a premier independent global professional services firm specializing in providing turnaround management, restructuring, performance improvement and corporate advisory services. Our talent drives our success, resulting in our growing Disputes and Investigations practice becoming one of the most respected in the industry. From the boardroom to the courtroom, the firm delivers a wide array of solutions to contentious situations by drawing on the deep skills, diverse disciplines and experiences of its professionals. We are recognized by Global Arbitration Review as one of the leading firms of independent experts for arbitration and considered a top three firm by Who’s Who Legal based on the number of experts across the globe.  Our clients include major banks, leading law firms, private equity firms and well-known corporations and upper-mid-sized companies.

What will you be doing?

With the rapidly changing geopolitical environment, competition for sensitive technologies, and risks associated with potential exploitation of sensitive personal and business data, demand for national security-focused risk analysis and mitigation is growing significantly.  Our team supports organizations, investors and counsel identifying, assessing and reducing national-security related risk. We focus on assisting with the national-security components of transaction diligence and design, embedding regulatory requirements into business systems and processes, and facilitating transparency between companies and regulators by leveraging data analytics and other tools. The team also serves as fiduciary to U.S. government agencies in  a role of either third-party monitor or third-party auditor. 

Responsibilities:

• Working both independently and with team members as the project lead to successfully execute projects involving CFIUS National Security Agreements and/or Team Telecom Letters of Agreement
• Advising clients on implementation of comprehensive national security compliance programs responsive to obligations imposed under CFIUS NSAs or Team Telecom LOAs
• Leading independent assessments of clients’ NSA or LOA compliance posture, including analyzing whether client has sufficiently operationalized a compliance program responsive to obligations imposed under CFIUS NSAs or Team Telecom LOAs
• Developing and refining engagement approaches and project plans based on collaboration with team leadership and experience
• Independently interfacing with clients and delivering high-quality work product, specifically including compliance programs, policies, procedures, assessments, and reports
• Building industry-recognized subject matter expertise in foreign investment review area, including keeping apace with developments in relevant regulations and policy, and producing timely, polished thought leadership
• Professional and conceptual agility to design and execute compliance risk mitigation and information security solutions that are adaptive to client risks and requirements across multiple domains  
• Helping clients navigate U.S. and allied country data security requirements
• Leading in development of collateral, thought leadership, marketing, and other market-facing projects
• Working on and leading in company internal projects and initiatives

Who will you be working with? 

At A&M you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse team of supportive and motivated professionals that love to share their knowledge and depth of industry experience with others. A&M's Disputes and Investigations practice comprises professionals from a wide range of backgrounds, who bring and share their deep expertise in conducting investigations and delivering expert witness reports. We have an inclusive developmental environment where everyone has the opportunity to learn and grow. Our culture is characterized by openness and entrepreneurial thinking, with a foundation of mutual respect and high-quality standards for our work. We strive to remove bureaucracy in favor of recognizing effort and results through advancement opportunities and a motivating performance-based reward structure.

How will you grow and be supported? 

As a Disputes and Investigations Director, you will have the opportunity to take your career to the next level by gaining invaluable experience across different industries, sectors, and companies on a variety of interesting and critical projects. You will have the opportunity to apply your critical thinking, analysis and research skills in complex, ambiguous situations. Building on your communication skills, you will work to distill your findings into concise, intuitive, and compelling data stories. You will be working closely as a team with experienced professionals who will provide you with developmental feedback and growth opportunities.  You will have the opportunity to lead various project workstreams, while gaining exposure to a variety of disputes and investigations, across an array of clients and industries.

We offer competitive benefits and opportunities to support your personal and professional development. Click to learn about our commitment to your well-being. A&M recognizes that our people drive our growth, and you will be provided with the best available training and development resources through formalized and on the job training, as well as networking opportunities with renowned legal and accounting experts. Learn more about why A&M is a wonderful place to work.  

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree required.  Advanced Degree strongly preferred. 
• At least 8+ years of professional experience 
• Prior law firm, government, or consulting firm experience preferred, but not required
• Specific focus/qualifications on foreign direct investment advisory or oversight
• Demonstrated expertise in foreign direct investment advisory and oversight
• Excellent project management capabilities required. Candidates must demonstrate ability to simultaneously and effectively manage multiple projects/workstreams
• Excellent writing capabilities required.  Candidates must be able to independently produce complete, polished work products.
• Must be proficient in using office productivity and collaboration tools (e.g., MS Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Sharepoint, etc.)

Full-time Positions and Part-time Positions Over 30 hours

Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings’ fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined from time to time as well as a 401(k) retirement plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive a discretionary contribution to their 401(k) from Alvarez & Marsal. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy-two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type. Click here for more information regarding A&M’s benefits programs.

The salary range is $130,000 - $175,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance.  Please ask your recruiter for details.

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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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), 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. Employees and Applicants can find A&M policy statements and additional information by region here.

Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters

Please note that as per A&M policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening and in alignment with our Inclusive Diversity values. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that A&M will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.