Associate - Strategy & Transformation

Description

About us:

Companies, investors, private business owners and government entities around the world turn to Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) for leadership, action and results. With over 10,000 people spread across six continents and a strong track record of delivering results over the last 40+ years, A&M is a leading global professional services firm that provides business performance improvement, turnaround management services and advisory.

A&M Romania is actively scaling up and we are looking for best-in-class professionals with prior experience in consulting and industry to join our growing team. Who are keen to work on exciting assignments and deliver exceptional results for top corporate clients, private equity firms and private business owners.

Assignments Cover:

As an Associate - Strategy & Transformation you will manage and support the following key responsibilities, while working with some of the brightest and most experienced colleagues in the industry, you will develop and deliver performance improvement projects, transformation and restructurings:

• Large Scale Transformations

• Quantified EBITDA / cash improvements

• Rapid Results / 100-Day Improvement Plans

• Merger integration / operational turnaround

• Growth & value creation strategies

• Interim Management

From the beginning, you will work closely with our senior leaders as part of a fast-growing and dynamic pan-European team.

Your Responsibilities May Include:

• Identify high impact opportunities to improve EBITDA and cash flow across the enterprise, ranging from quick wins to the ‘tough calls’ that deliver transformational results

• Review performance figures and analyse data to examine the root cause of problems

• Develop and implement comprehensive profitability and working capital improvements to help stabilise financial and operational performance

• Identify and quantify opportunities to unlock shareholder value by divesting and/or improving under-performing and non-core business units or assets

• Increase the effectiveness and efficiency of transformation programs and determine how to minimise implementation risks and maximise success

• Communicate and collaborate effectively with a range of team members and client stakeholders from front line to senior management, often in high pressure situations

Requirements:

• MSc degree from an accredited top-tier university

• Previous exposure to such areas as operational restructuring, turnaround management, merger integration, carve-outs, business transformation and/or performance improvement

• 2-5 years of prior experience in consulting firms is required

• Well-developed communication skills & the ability to work with diverse and complex stakeholder groups

• Strong finance knowledge with experience of building or working with integrated financial models and have Excel/PowerPoint skills

• Proactive, entrepreneurial approach with ability to priorities

• Fluency in Romanian and English languages is a must

• Ability and willingness to travel pan-European

Our People:

A&M has defined a culture and values that are perpetuated by the personal qualities of the candidates the firm seeks to recruit. Our employees are action-oriented and are able to work as a team as well as with a high degree of independence when the situation demands it. They are curious, learn quickly and have the capacity to thrive in a fast-paced and challenging environments.

Inclusive Diversity

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.

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