Integrations - Assistant Manager

Interpath; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International exposure

Competitive salary package

Global opportunities

Job summary

Interpath is seeking an Assistant Manager in Gurugram to join the Integration team. The role leads complex integration and carve-out workstreams, shaping governance for large-scale M&A projects and internal initiatives.

You will act as a trusted adviser to stakeholders, delivering analytical depth and clear client-ready outputs. The position requires 5+ years in M&A integration or core consulting, with autonomy and strong English communication.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Structure and maintain the M&A Integration Plan: timeline, risk logs, deliverables, governance reporting.
• Coordinate cross-functional workstreams (IT, Finance, HR, Operations, Legal, Real Estate, Procurement).
• Identify process gaps and propose harmonisation or remediation actions.
• Lead and prepare materials for steering committee discussions.
• Support change management and ensure clear communication between entities.
• Provide analytical support on integration/separation topics and risk quantification.
• Produce client deliverables, presentations and recommendations across engagements.
• Conduct diagnostics and current-state assessments to support initiatives.
• Support operating models and governance frameworks for acquired businesses.

Skills

Integration & Separation

Core Consulting

Risk & impact analysis

Project governance

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in PM/Business/Engineering/Finance

Certifications (PMP/Prince2/Agile)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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 Big 4 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

Requirements

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, working with multicultural teams across multiple regions