(Senior) Associate - Business Technology

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

This role sits within the EMEA Digital & Technology Services (DTS) practice, which focuses on six core areas of expertise: Digital Strategy, Digital Customer Experience, Data & Intelligence, Cyber Security, Smart Products & Assets, and Business Technology (BT). Our Business Technology team works with private equity funds, corporates, and financial services clients across EMEA to realign the performance of the technology/IT function, carry out effective technology and product due diligence, shape and deliver enterprise-wide systems, and manage technology to meet strategic and operational business requirements. This is an exciting opportunity to join a hands-on Business Technology team at the (Senior) Associate level in London, supporting high-impact projects and engaging directly with CTOs, CIOs, and senior leadership teams.

How You Will Contribute

You will support workstreams within business transformation and IT strategy projects, analyze internal and external data, build financial models, and create structured reports and presentations. You will assist in developing technology roadmaps, target operating models, and IT transformation strategies, support pre- and post-deal tech due diligence, IT carve-outs, and IT cost optimization projects, and work alongside senior experts across various industries to assess and improve IT architectures and infrastructures. Additionally, you will contribute to practice development efforts, including knowledge sharing and driving initiatives.

Qualifications

We welcome candidates with consulting expertise, strategic problem-solving skills, and project execution experience. A strong academic record, including financial and analytical acumen, fluent business-level English, and years of relevant experience in international consulting are valued. Interest in areas such as ERP systems, enterprise applications, cloud platforms, infrastructure, cybersecurity, compliance, automation, or generative AI is beneficial. Familiarity with advising private equity firms or corporate clients at critical transformation points, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage priorities effectively are essential.

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. 

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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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. 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.