Integrations - Assistant Manager

Interpath Advisory; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Interpath Advisory, a leading international advisory firm, invites an Assistant Manager to join its Integration team in Gurugram, India. The role targets end-to-end governance of complex integration, carve-out and related projects, delivering strong analytical and advisory depth.

As a trusted advisor to Interpath stakeholders, you will shape operating models and governance for large-scale M&A programs, coordinating cross-functional teams and presenting clear recommendations to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in M&A integration, carve-out or core strategy consulting.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Project Management, Business, Engineering, or Finance.
• Highly proficient in professional English with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Structure and maintain the M&A Integration Plan with timelines, risks, and governance reporting.
• Coordinate cross-functional workstreams (IT, Finance, HR, Legal, Real Estate, Procurement).
• Identify gaps and propose harmonisation or remediation actions.
• Lead and facilitate functional working calls and prepare steering materials.
• Support change management and ensure clear communication between entities.
• Provide analytical support on integration/separation topics like synergy tracking.
• Produce client deliverables, presentations, and recommendations.
• Conduct current-state diagnostics to support integration initiatives.
• Assist in developing operating models and governance for acquired businesses.

Skills

M&A integration

Project management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Integrations - Assistant Manager (Gurugram, India)

Interpath is an international and fast-growing advisory business with deep expertise in a broad range of specialisms spanning deals, advisory and restructuring. We offer the full spectrum of restructuring services from business performance improvement and value creation through to stress, distress and insolvency offerings. Our advisory practice consists of corporate finance, transaction services, valuations, debt advisory, tax, pensions, forensic accounting and e-discovery services. We help our clients create, defend, preserve, sustain and grow value through the cycle. We work with businesses and their stakeholders across all areas of the market, from regional SMEs all the way up to large, complex multi‑national organisations. Our diverse teams provide specialist technical knowledge combined with deep sector experience across our service line specialisms. Since our foundation in 2021, Interpath has grown rapidly, and we now have a presence across the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Spain, South Africa, Algeria, India, BVI, Cayman Islands, Bermuda, Barbados, Hong Kong and Singapore. By 2030 we aim to be one of the world’s leading advisory firms with a truly global footprint.

Role Overview

Interpath Advisory, a leading financial advisory business, is seeking an Assistant Manager to join its Integration team within the Integration practice. This is a mid‑level role for a candidate able to lead complex integration, carve‑out and internal projects governance workstreams end‑to‑end to provide genuine analytical and advisory depth. Interpath’s unique approach combines the agility and energy of a young organisation with the quality and experience of a Big4 firm. The successful candidate will operate as a trusted advisor to Interpath stakeholders, shaping the governance and structure of large‑scale M&A integrations and internal initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Structure and maintain the M&A Integration Plan: timeline, risk and dependency logs, deliverables monitoring, and governance reporting
• Coordinate and challenge cross‑functional workstream leads (IT, Finance, HR, Operations, Legal, Real Estate, Procurement) to ensure milestones and interdependencies are managed proactively
• Independently identify process, tooling, and organisational gaps, and propose harmonisation or remediation actions for review by senior team members
• Lead and facilitate functional‑level working calls and prepare materials for steering committee discussions
• Support change management activities and ensure clear, consistent communication between entities
• Provide analytical support on integration/separation topics such as synergy tracking, TSA monitoring, and risk quantification
• Produce clear, high‑quality client deliverables, presentations, reports, and recommendations across integration, transformation, and onboarding engagements
• Conduct business and operational diagnostics, including process mapping, stakeholder interviews, and current‑state assessments to support integration and transformation initiatives
• Support the development of operating models, governance frameworks, and target‑state processes for acquired businesses and transformation programmes

Technical Skills

• Background in Integration & Separation (I&S) or Core Consulting, with strong analytical skills beyond pure project coordination
• Strong organisational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams in parallel with limited supervision
• Good understanding of risk, dependency, and business impact analysis
• Proficiency in project management and reporting tools (Excel, PowerPoint; project trackers a plus)

Soft Skills

• Highly autonomous working style, comfortable taking ownership of workstreams with minimal day‑to‑day direction
• Strong communication skills and comfort engaging with cross‑functional and senior stakeholders
• Ability to work effectively in global and multicultural contexts
• High resilience and adaptability in fast‑changing M&A environments
• Strong organisation, rigour, agility, and an analytical mindset
• Discretion and professionalism, given regular exposure to senior leadership and confidential information

Profile

• Typically, 5+ years in M&A integration, carve‑out/separation, or core strategy consulting
• Background in Integration & Separation (I&S) practices or Core Consulting preferred; candidates with exceptional autonomy and analytical strength at Manager level will also be considered
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, or a related field; certifications (PMP, Prince2, Agile) a plus
• Highly proficient in professional English communication

Benefits

• Opportunity to grow within a fast‑paced global organisation and build deep expertise in M&A integration
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and executive management
• Competitive salary package, aligned with experience and market standards
• International exposure