Senior Associate, PEPI - Merger Integration & Carve-Outs

Senior Associate, Merger Integration & Carve‑Outs Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 professionals in more than 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 customers 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—make our people love working at A&M. About Alvarez & Marsal Private Equity Performance Improvement A&M’s Private Equity Performance Improvement Services (PEPI) practice focuses on serving upper middle market and large‑cap private equity firms who engage A&M to improve operating results at their portfolio companies. The companies we assess are typically in the 50 million to 1 billion+ range. Our PEPI services include: CDD/Strategy Interim Management Merger Integration & Carve‑outs IT Rapid Results Supply Chain CFO Services Merger Integration & Carve‑outs: Broadening Your Expertise This role offers the opportunity to join A&M PEPI’s MI&C team and develop an impressive range of operational skills. You will be exposed early to high‑profile deals throughout the U.S. and learn from top practitioners in the field. The MI&C service line follows a structured, disciplined approach to create and capture value. We provide corporate and equity buyers with a continuum of knowledge and tools for mergers, acquisitions, carve‑outs, joint ventures and alliances. The team works across the full spectrum of the deal lifecycle—from pre‑deal operational and synergy reviews to “Day 1” planning and post‑deal implementation. We also develop and review restructuring and turnaround plans and identify operational risks. Our services include due diligence (commercial, operational), Integration Management Office, synergy, TSA, integration planning, Day 1 Readiness, and post‑close execution. MI&C is a growing business with high growth expectations over the next 2–4 years. We offer strong career advancement, leadership development and exposure to international assignments. Senior Associate Responsibilities Provide service excellence by identifying key client business issues, supplementing standard assessment techniques and tools with innovative approaches, and developing recommendations in the context of the overall engagement. Depending on deal size, assist with workstreams or focus areas within the Integration Management Office (IMO) – Synergies, TSAs, Blueprinting, Day 1 Readiness, Executive Reporting, Integration Roadmap, Communications, Organizational Design. Day 1 and Day 100 planning, execution, and driving performance improvement in key areas: Strategic planning Operational optimization / consolidation Back office consolidation Supply chain IT / reporting integration Customer and channel management Actively drive performance improvement assessments across an enterprise and participate in the implementation of recommendations. Track progress against Day 1 and Day 100 objectives, adjusting integration strategies or personnel as required. Qualifications 4–6 + years of professional consulting experience, specializing in merger integration, business transformation, and change management. Experience in integration planning and divestitures is a plus, but not required. Deep functional expertise in at least one of the following areas: Finance & Accounting operations HR / Organizational design Role and Job Analysis Leadership and Stakeholder Involvement Communications planning and management Knowledge Management and Transfer Success at planning revenue growth and profitability initiatives and driving them operationally. Program management and leadership experience. Specific experience designing and leading the execution of internally‑focused and externally‑focused change/communications strategies. MBA preferred. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Initiative and drive. Critical thinking skills. Flexibility to travel up to 75% of the time. Benefits Summary Full‑time and part‑time positions (30 + hours): employees are entitled to healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages, as well as a 401(k) retirement savings plan with an annual discretionary contribution. Eligible employees also receive paid time off—vacation, personal days, 72 hours of sick time (prorated for part‑time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. Salary range: $100,000 – $170,000 annually, based on education, experience, skills, and geography. A&M offers a discretionary bonus program based on individual and firm performance. #J-18808-Ljbffr Alvarez & Marsal Deutschland GmbH