Manager to Director, Transaction Services (Melbourne)

Alvarez & Marsal; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal Deutschland GmbH in Melbourne invites an experienced Manager/Associate Director/Director to build our growing Transaction Advisory presence. You will lead FDD engagements across buy-side and sell-side, work with private equity, corporates and advisers, and mentor junior members while partnering with senior leaders.

You will translate complex financial analysis into actionable insights, deliver sharp reports and presentations, and help manage transaction risk while maintaining

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading FDD engagements or TS projects.
• Background in a Big 4 environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills suited to our culture.
• Coaching style with experience developing junior team members.
• Interest in contributing to the Transaction Advisory team’s success.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-impact FDD engagements across buy-side and sell-side transactions.
• Translate complex financial analysis into clear, practical insights.
• Work with target management teams, private equity investors, corporates and advisers.
• Prepare deal-focused reports and presentations with key findings.
• Collaborate with MDs and Senior Directors on complex engagements and risk.

Skills

FDD leadership

Big 4 background

Client relationship

Mentoring juniors

Deal risk insights

Job description

Description

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals. 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

Our Transaction Advisory Group (TAG) continues to scale across Australia and we’re looking to add either an experienced Manager, Associate Director or Director to our Melbourne team.

TAG is made up of former Big 4 professionals delivering top-tier financial due diligence for private equity, infrastructure, and corporate clients.

We specialise in buy-side and sell-side engagements, focusing on quality of earnings, cash flow analysis, working capital reviews, and key business drivers.

As we continue to scale and enjoy the work we do, we’re looking for people who are keen to be a part of this and help enhance our positive culture.

You’ll help with continuing to build something exciting, work closely with senior leaders, and be part of a culture that values merit, innovation, and collaboration.

A&M Australia offers a rare opportunity to enjoy the best of both worlds - the agility and entrepreneurial spirit of a start-up, backed by the financial strength and frameworks of a global leader.

How You Will Contribute

You will play an active role in building A&M’s growing Transaction Advisory presence in Melbourne, including client relationships, team mentoring and business development initiatives. Your other key responsibilities will see you –

• Lead high-impact financial due diligence (FDD) engagements across buy-side and sell-side transactions, helping clients understand deal risks, value drivers and key commercial considerations.

• Translate complex financial analysis into clear, practical insights that shape investment decisions, negotiations and transaction outcomes.

• Work directly with target management teams, private equity investors, corporates and advisers to test assumptions, challenge performance trends and uncover the story behind the numbers.

• Prepare sharp, deal-focused reports and presentations that clearly set out key findings, financial implications and recommended areas of focus.

• Partner closely with Managing Directors and Senior Directors on complex engagements, contributing ideas, solving problems and helping manage transaction risk.

Qualifications

To be successful in these roles, you will bring the following –

• Proven experience leading FDD or Transaction Services engagements, alongside a background within a Big 4 environment.

• A drive to succeed, take initiative and have positiveinterpersonal and communication skills that fit into our culture.

• Confidence engaging directly with private equity, corporate clients, target management teams and other deal advisers.

• A natural coaching style, with experience developing junior team members and creating an environment where people feel supported, challenged and trusted.

• A genuine interest in contributing to the continued success of the Transaction Advisory team and being a positive role model.

A professional accounting qualification (e.g., CA, CPA, ACCA) is also preferred.

Your Journey at A&M

We recognise thatour people are the driving force behind our success, which is why weprioritiseanemployee experience thatfosterseachperson’sunique professional and personal development. This includes –

• Culture: Enjoy a supportive and empathetic workplace with no unnecessary bureaucracy, “red tape” or micro-management.

• Rewards: Competitive pay packages above market rates, with performance bonuses tied to your own personal achievements and contributions.

• Top‑Tier Clients: Gain exposure to a broad range of industries and enjoy impactful work.

• Leadership: Approachable and open leadership styles that foster autonomy, professional growth and trust in your ability to deliver.

• Flexibility: A flexible work environment where you’re treated like an adult, with no rigid mandates and a respect for work‑life balance.

Excited by the prospect of growing with us?