(Senior) Associate, Business Technology

Alvarez & Marsal; Paris; Sur place; EUR 110 000 - 170 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Alvarez & Marsal in Paris is seeking a senior consultant to join the EMEA Digital & Technology Services practice. You will work with private equity funds, corporates, and financial services clients across Europe, focusing on digital strategy, data, cyber security, and IT transformation.

The role involves strategic problem solving, framing business issues, building financial models in Excel, and delivering clear presentations.

Qualifications

• Strategic problem-solving across international teams.
• Frame business issues, analyze data, build Excel models, and present findings clearly.
• Experience in technology due diligence, IT M&A or IT transformation.
• Fluent business-level French and English for interaction with clients.
• Experience in international consulting is preferred.
• Interest in ERP, enterprise apps, cloud, cybersecurity, automation or AI.

Responsabilités

• Support workstreams within business transformation and IT strategy projects.
• Analyze internal and external data, build financial models, and create structured reports.
• Develop technology roadmaps, target operating models, and IT transformation strategies.
• Assist in pre- and post-deal tech due diligence and IT carve-outs.
• Collaborate with senior experts to assess IT architectures and infrastructures.
• Contribute to practice development and knowledge sharing initiatives.

Connaissances

Strategic problem solving

Consulting expertise

Project execution

Strong academic record

French & English fluency

International consulting experience

ERP / cloud / AI interest

Private equity / corporate advisory

Attention to detail

Description du poste

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.

Description

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

This role sits within the EMEA Digital & Technology Services (DTS) practice, which focuses on six core areas of expertise: Digital Strategy, Digital Customer Experience, Data & Intelligence, Cyber Security, Smart Products & Assets, and Business Technology (BT).

We take a holistic approach to digital services, encompassing Strategy, Customer Experience, Technology, and Data. Our positioning is at the intersection of strategy and execution (not slides and then gone, nor fingers on keyboards coding & testing or detailed customer journey designing), architecting the destination, orchestrating the delivery and navigating the change & transformation journey.

Our Business Technology team works with private equity funds, corporates, and financial services clients across EMEA to:

• Realign the performance of the technology / IT function through operational restructuring to directly improve the earnings and cashflow within the business;
• Carry out effective technology and product due diligence pre‑deal and provide necessary post deal services (Post Merger Integration, Separation, Carve‑Out, 100‑day planning);
• Shape and deliver enterprise‑wide systems and online programs to deliver performance improvement via business transformation and/or cost reduction outcomes;
• Manage and develop technology (ERP, CRM, Business Intelligence assets and systems) to meet strategic and operational business requirements. This would include development of KPI’s and dashboards to provide better visibility to the underlying business;
• Take interim management positions for example (and depending on experience) CIO, CTO, IT Director, Program Manager etc.

How You Will Contribute

You will work closely with experienced colleagues in a flat team structure, supporting high-impact projects and engaging directly with CTOs, CIOs, and senior leadership teams.

You Will

• Support workstreams within business transformation and IT strategy projects
• Analyze internal and external data, build financial models, and create structured reports and presentations
• Assist in developing technology roadmaps, target operating models, and IT transformation strategies
• Support pre‑ and post‑deal tech due diligence, IT carve‑outs, and IT cost optimization projects
• Work alongside senior experts across various industries to assess and improve IT architectures and infrastructures
• Contribute to practice development efforts, including knowledge sharing and drive initiatives

Qualifications

• Stategic problem‑solving – ability to work with international teams to develop actionable IT strategies and transformation initiatives
• Consulting expertise – ability to frame business issues, analyze internal and external data, build financial models in Excel, and create clear presentations and reports
• Project execution – prior exposure to technology due diligence, IT M&A, or IT transformation projects
• Strong academic record, including financial and analytical acumen
• Native or fluent business‑level French and English
• Years of relevant experience in an international consulting
• Interest in areas such as ERP systems, enterprise applications, cloud platforms, infrastructure, cybersecurity, compliance, automation or generative AI (...)
• Familiarity with advising private equity firms or/and corporate clients at critical transformation points
• Strong attention to detail, ability to manage priorities effectively, and commitment to delivering results in a collaborative and high‑performing environment

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.

We prioritize your well‑being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high‑performing and passionate professionals.