Director

Alvarez & Marsal; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a premier global consulting firm. We seek a senior professional to lead strategic problem solving, deliver complex due diligence and transformation engagements, and drive stakeholder influence across private equity and corporate clients in the HLS domain.

The role emphasizes leadership, client impact, and building internal capability. You will work with senior sponsors, shape actionable strategies, and ensure high-quality delivery while mentoring teams in a dynamic,

Qualifications

• MBA from a tier 1 business school.
• 7–8 years of strategy and CDD/ODD/deals consulting experience post MBA with top firms.
• Experience in Performance Improvement engagements for large global organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic problem solving & thought leadership for engagements.
• Drive client engagement & relationship management at senior levels.
• Oversee delivery quality, timelines and risk across multiple streams.
• Mentor and develop delivery teams and internal capabilities.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Education

MBA from a tier 1 business school

Job description

Description

Company Profile:

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-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.

Team Profile:

Alvarez & Marsal's Business Transformation Services (BTS) works with mid to large cap companies with growth aspirations and profitability / efficiency related challenges.

How will you contribute:

Strategic Problem Solving & Thought Leadership

• Steer complex, high-impact engagements for marquee global and Indian Private Equity firms and corporate clients within the HLS domain.
• Shape problem statements into actionable strategies; ensure a structured, hypothesis-driven approach across all client engagements.
• Drive strategic insights by deeply understanding client businesses, industry dynamics, and key value drivers.
• Synthesize data into compelling insights and connect the dots to deliver a clear “so-what” and the broader strategic narrative.
• Serve as the final quality gate for delivery documents including strategic market models, commercial due diligence reports, and operational transformation frameworks.

Project & Portfolio Management

• Take full ownership of engagement delivery – ensuring timelines, quality, team performance, and client satisfaction across multiple project streams.
• Build and scale high-performing delivery teams, developing both domain depth and consulting capabilities.
• Proactively identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring smooth execution and early course-correction where needed.

Client Engagement & Relationship Management

• Act as a strategic advisor to senior client stakeholders – from CXOs to investment committee members.
• Drive senior-level conversations that go beyond immediate project scopes, influencing long-term client strategy.
• Build and expand trusted relationships, becoming the client's go-to leader for strategic and operational transformation across the HLS value chain.
• Navigate complex stakeholder ecosystems across PE firms, portfolio companies, hospitals, pharma, and medtech clients

People Leadership & Firm Building

• Foster a culture of performance and collaboration within the practice.
• Mentor and coach Directors, Senior Managers, and project teams to build strong internal HLS capability.
• Lead internal knowledge initiatives, codify best practices, and elevate the intellectual capital of the firm.
• Drive inclusion by valuing diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds across the team.

Practice Building & Business Development

• Lead origination efforts by leveraging industry relationships, spotting opportunities, and converting pitches into impactful mandates.
• Manage and grow key accounts; become the relationship anchor for priority clients within the sector.
• Represent the firm externally at industry events, thought leadership forums, and in media as an expert voice in HLS.

Executive Communication & Stakeholder Influence

• Communicate with clarity, brevity, and impact – both in written and verbal formats – across boardrooms and internal leadership forums.
• Bring strong storytelling capabilities to create compelling narratives that resonate with clients and stakeholders.
• Lead with executive presence, adapting communication style to engage diverse audiences and influence outcomes.
• Align internal and external stakeholders around common goals, facilitating decision-making at critical junctures.

Basic Qualifications:

• MBA from a tier 1 business school

Experience Required:

• 7-8 years of strategy and CDD/ODD/deals consulting experience post MBA with top consulting organizations
• Experience in being part of Performance Improvement engagements for large global organizations

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.