Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Alvarez & Marsal
Job overview
The Director - Global Transaction Analytics at Alvarez & Marsal leads a fast-growing analytics team within the Transaction Advisory Group to provide data-driven insights supporting M&A and investment decisions globally.
Responsibilities and impact
The Director manages client engagements, maintains client relationships, drives business development, oversees team responsibilities across deals, mentors junior staff, and recruits and trains new team members.
Compensation and benefits
The base salary is $200,000 annually with a discretionary bonus program and benefits including healthcare, flexible spending accounts, life and disability coverage, and a 401(k) retirement plan with possible employer contributions.
Experience and skills
Candidates need 10+ years in data analytics or transaction services, proficiency in Excel, SQL, Alteryx, Tableau, and strong project management and communication skills; M&A and PE lifecycle knowledge is preferred.
Career development
Alvarez & Marsal offers continuous learning, performance development, merit-based rewards, and top-notch training to support career advancement and skill acquisition.
Work environment and culture
The company values integrity, quality, objectivity, fun, personal reward, and inclusive diversity, fostering an entrepreneurial, collaborative, and engaging work environment.
Company information
Alvarez & Marsal is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 professionals in 40+ countries, specializing in hands-on problem solving and advisory services across diverse industries.
Team overview
The Director will join the Global Transaction Analytics team within the Transaction Advisory Group, working with a motivated team across multiple US cities on diverse industry projects.
Job location and travel
The role is based in multiple US cities including New York, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Miami, Nashville, Los Angeles, and San Francisco with potential remote flexibility.
Application process
Candidates are considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled, encouraged to apply promptly; no lie detector tests are required, and unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters are not accepted unless engaged for a specific opening.
Unique job features
The position offers the opportunity to work with advanced analytics technology and methodologies across the entire investment lifecycle, impacting high-profile M&A transactions globally.
Company overview
Alvarez & Marsal is a global professional services firm specializing in turnaround management, corporate restructuring, and performance improvement. Founded in 1983 by Tony Alvarez II and Bryan Marsal, the firm has built a reputation for leading complex turnaround and restructuring projects for distressed companies. They generate revenue through consulting services that help organizations stabilize operations, improve financial performance, and navigate mergers and acquisitions. Notably, Alvarez & Marsal played a critical role in managing the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers, one of the largest and most complex bankruptcies in history.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight over 10 years of experience in data analytics and transaction services, emphasizing buy-side/vendor due diligence and familiarity with the M&A and private equity investment lifecycle.
Focus on showcasing your technical skills in Microsoft Excel, SQL querying, Alteryx, Tableau, and your ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights relevant to global transaction analytics.
Apply through multiple channels including Alvarez & Marsal’s official corporate career site and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and ensure you are among the first 25 applicants.
Connect with professionals working in Alvarez & Marsal’s Global Transaction Analytics or Transaction Advisory Group on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent M&A deals they’ve been involved in or expressing interest in their approach to data-driven deal support.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'transaction analytics,' 'due diligence,' 'M&A,' 'private equity,' 'data visualization,' and 'project management' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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