Manager / Assistant Director Global Transaction Advisory Group - Financial Services

Alvarez & Marsal; Paris; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal is seeking a Manager in our Financial Services Transaction Services team to lead due diligence engagements for private equity and corporate clients. You will manage project teams, develop client relationships, and oversee delivery quality.

The role emphasizes strong financial analysis, project management, and fluency in French and English, with opportunities to engage in business development and cross-functional collaboration across Tax, Valuation, and Operational Due Diligence.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in Transaction Services, Deals Advisory, Audit, or Consulting with FS exposure.
• Grande Ecoles or equivalent degree in Business/Engineering or related field.
• Strong understanding of financial due diligence methodologies and processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence engagements for financial services clients.
• Manage day-to-day project execution including quality of deliverables, timelines, and team coordination.
• Analyze historical and forecast financial information to identify drivers and risks.
• Review quality of earnings, capital adequacy, liquidity, and other financial metrics.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and manage client relationships as main contact.

Skills

Financial analysis

Problem solving

Project management

Team leadership

French & English fluency

Education

Grande Ecoles or equivalent

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

As a Manager within the Financial Services Transaction Services team, you will lead financial due diligence engagements for private equity and corporate clients while managing project teams and developing strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence engagements for financial services clients
• Managing day-to-day project execution including quality of deliverables, timelines, and team coordination
• Analyzing historical and forecast financial information to identify key business drivers, risks, and transaction considerations
• Reviewing quality of earnings, net assets, capital adequacy, liquidity, and other financial metrics relevant to financial services businesses
• Assessing regulatory and sector-specific considerations impacting transactions
• Preparing and reviewing client deliverables, reports, presentations, and key transaction analyses
• Managing client relationships and acting as a primary point of contact during engagements
• Coordinating with cross-functional A&M teams including Tax, Valuation, Operational Due Diligence, and Restructuring professionals
• Coaching and developing junior team members while contributing to a collaborative and high-performance culture
• Supporting business development initiatives including proposals, pitches, networking, and market activities

Qualifications

• Graduated from a leading “Grande Ecoles” in Business and/or Engineering, or equivalent.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience within Transaction Services, Deals Advisory, Audit, or Consulting with significant exposure to financial services clients
• Strong understanding of financial due diligence methodologies and transaction processes
• Experience across financial services sectors such as banking, insurance, asset management, fintech, specialty finance, or payments
• Strong financial analysis and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent project management and team leadership skills
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both French and English. Additional European language skills, including Dutch, German, Swedish, Italian, or Spanish, are highly desirable