Director - Chemicals, Energy & Chemicals Practice

About Alvarez & Marsal Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action‑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 Alvarez & Marsal’s Energy & Chemicals (A&M Energy) practice provides management consulting services to help companies improve performance through top‑line growth and bottom‑line expense management. We partner with clients to identify opportunities, enhance efficiencies, and maintain a competitive advantage. We deliver operational, consulting, and industry expertise to management and investors seeking to accelerate performance, overcome challenges, and maximize value. Our lean, fast‑paced, and entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients. We encourage our professionals to live our values of integrity, quality, objectivity, fun, personal reward, and inclusive diversity daily, and embrace enriching and diverse experiences with clients and colleagues. How You Will Contribute As we continue to expand, A&M Energy is seeking Directors with experience in the Chemicals industry, specifically the petrochemical and/or specialty chemicals space. These Directors will support our private equity and corporate clients, leading and delivering high‑stakes projects across the following types of projects: Transaction Support: Commercial/Operational due diligence; Carve‑Out Assessment; Interim Management; Post‑Merger Integration; IT Commercial Excellence: Revenue Enhancement; Margin Management; Complexity Reduction; Salesforce Effectiveness Operational Improvement: Rapid Results; Operational & Process Improvement; Cost Optimization; Procurement & Sourcing; OEE Optimization Capital Efficiency: Asset Reliability & Productivity; Supply Chain & Inventory Management; Asset Care Planning Key Responsibilities Lead or contribute to projects in the areas listed above for private equity and corporate clients in the chemicals sectors Lead multiple workstreams or entire smaller scale engagements Set the direction for planning and scoping of work on engagements Determine client needs by supplementing the standard assessment techniques and tools with innovative approaches Evaluate and validate analysis and develop recommendations for the client in the context of the overall engagement Implement and oversee the quality of deliverables Effectively manage the team and day‑to‑day relationships to ensure exceptional performance Participate in the development and presentation of proposals for business development activities Structure complex problems, develop strategic frameworks, and synthesize insights into clear, actionable recommendations Build client‑ready slides and presentations that tell a compelling and data‑backed story Interface directly with client stakeholders, including investment professionals and corporate executives Collaborate closely with internal teams, sector experts, and clients to deliver high‑quality work under tight timelines Support business development efforts through proposal development, thought leadership, and client relationship building Required Skillset Proven experience in management consulting with a focus on transaction support, commercial excellence, operational excellence, and/or capital efficiencies Familiarity or knowledge across the Chemicals value chain, specifically in petrochemicals and/or segments of specialty chemicals Ability to structure ambiguous problems and develop clear, insightful frameworks Exceptional communication skills—both written and verbal—with strong slide writing and storytelling capabilities Deep knowledge of or experience working in the chemicals industry Strong analytical capabilities with proficiency in Excel; familiarity with PowerPoint, research databases, and modeling MBA is a plus Exposure to private equity clients and corporate chemicals clients is a strong advantage Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented setting Comfortable with travel (domestic and international) Qualifications 7–10+ years of relevant experience in management consulting, private equity, or corporate strategy roles with a focus on transaction support, commercial excellence, operational excellence, and/or capital efficiencies Demonstrated experience in the chemicals industry, either through consulting engagements or in‑house roles Proven ability to structure ambiguous problems, develop market frameworks, and synthesize findings into actionable insights Strong slide‑writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to build client‑ready deliverables and communicate complex ideas clearly High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with market research databases and financial modeling is a plus Client‑facing experience required; ability to present to and engage with senior stakeholders effectively Proven track record of managing client engagements, owning deliverables, leading client communication, and contributing to business development (e.g., proposals, relationship building) Exposure to private equity clients or M&A transaction environments strongly preferred MBA preferred but not required Entrepreneurial mindset, attention to detail, and ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented setting 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. 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 salary range is $150,000‑$210,000 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. Inclusive Diversity 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. 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