Manager, CDD (ESG) - Global Capability Center

Alvarez & Marsal Deutschland GmbH; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 15,00,000 - 25,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm is seeking experienced professionals to lead Sustainability-Aligned Commercial Due Diligence engagements. Candidates should have a solid background in transaction analysis and a passion for integrating sustainability factors into the commercial core of transactions. The role requires strong analytical skills, advanced degrees, and significant experience in CDD, managing high-pressure project environments. Join a rapidly growing team in India's Gurugram District for an impact-driven career.

Benefits

Continuous learning and development

Employee wellness initiatives

Flexible work opportunities

Qualifications

• 6–11 years of relevant experience with a strong track record in CDD.
• Prior experience in PE/Corporate M&A CDD is mandatory.
• Experience from Big 4 Transaction Advisory teams or MBB firms is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of Sustainability-Aligned CDD engagements.
• Manage full CDD workstreams from start to finish.
• Conduct deep analysis of P&L elements and client materials.

Skills

Commercial analysis

Sustainability integration

Advanced financial analysis

Team management

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree plus 2-year full-time MBA

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Description

About A&M Global Capability Center Private Limited

In 2023, A&M established a high-quality global capability center in India. The capability center has dedicated centers of expertise which work with A&M leadership across multiple business units and geographies to enable efficient service delivery to A&M clients. The GCC is designed to efficiently and innovatively scale client delivery teams to meet ongoing demands. It helps A&M's global business units expand their talent pool in India, allowing them to hire specialized professionals, maintain competitive pricing, accelerate delivery speeds with a hybrid onshore-offshore team, and leverage automation with top-tier digital and analytics talent. The GCC blends industry and consulting professionals across multiple domains to drive change and add value.

Unlike traditional GCC models focused on back-office support, we partner with case teams for end-to-end case delivery and thought leadership. Nearly 90% of our consultants hold advanced degrees, and our leadership team boasts over 1000 years of combined experience. We serve all major markets, including the Americas, EMEA, and APAC, and work across various industries such as Consumer & Retail, Healthcare, Software & Technology, Automotive & Industrials, Hospitality & Leisure, Energy & Natural Resources, and Financial Services.

As we embark on this unique journey, the firm is actively seeking to build a strong, capable team for the center. The GCC is growing rapidly and is already a 600+ member team.

Role

At Alvarez & Marsal (A&M), we are evolving how sustainability is considered in deals — moving beyond checklists to integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors directly into the commercial core of transactions. Our Sustainability-Aligned Commercial Due Diligence (CDD) approach goes deeper than traditional CDD by linking the full P&L impact, market potential, and competitive positioning with sustainability-driven value creation. This role offers experienced CDD professionals the chance to apply their transaction expertise in a distinctive way — combining commercial rigor with forward-looking, sustainability-informed insights to advise leading investors, corporates, and portfolio companies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of Sustainability-Aligned CDD engagements, managing all elements of scope including market assessment, competitive benchmarking, customer analysis, operational review, and financial performance evaluation.
• Independently structure and manage full CDD workstreams from project initiation to final deliverables, ensuring alignment with client objectives and timelines.
• Integrate sustainability-linked factors into commercial analysis, translating ESG considerations into tangible market opportunities, operational efficiencies, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Conduct deep analysis of P&L elements from a commercial lens — including revenue streams, gross margin drivers, operating cost structures, and capital expenditure implications.
• Review and leverage client materials such as Confidential Information Memoranda (CIM), Financial Due Diligence (FDD), Commercial Due Diligence (CDD), Operational Due Diligence (ODD), and other reports to build a robust commercial thesis.
• Create comprehensive information request lists, manage and analyse Virtual Data Room (VDR) content, and synthesize findings into clear, commercially actionable insights.
• Drive management and client interviews, extracting insights that inform both commercial positioning and sustainability implications.
• Coordinate seamlessly with on-site Managing Directors and Senior Directors, as well as clients, to ensure project delivery meets the highest quality standards.
• Manage project economics, including budgeting, billing, project creation, and tracking timelines across internal teams.
• Oversee and guide analysts/associates in research, modelling, and deliverable preparation while maintaining hands-on involvement in key analyses.
• Work comfortably under unstructured requests, compressed timelines, and multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Develop high-impact deliverables such as proposals, sector PoVs, and client-ready decks that support ongoing relationships and future engagements.
• Contribute to A&M’s thought leadership by creating frameworks, sector insights, and sustainability-aligned value creation case studies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus a 2-year full-time MBA from a top-tier institution.
• 6–11 years of relevant experience, with a proven track record of delivering CDDs independently across all key elements.
• Mandatory: prior experience in PE/Corporate M&A CDD from buy-side and/or sell-side perspectives.
• Sector exposure in Industrials, Consumer Goods, and Business Services highly preferred; additional exposure to related sub-industries a plus.
• Experience from Big 4 Transaction Advisory teams or MBB firms is a strong plus.
• Strong command over Excel (advanced financial analysis) and PowerPoint (structured storytelling, impactful visuals).
• Ability to manage teams in a collaborative but fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Strong communication skills for interfacing directly with senior stakeholders and clients.

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 peopleconsistently 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