Senior Associate, CRG - Global Capability Center

Alvarez & Marsal; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal in Gurgaon, India seeks a Senior Associate to deliver high‑impact CRG solutions across Consumer Products and Retail sectors. You will own work streams, benchmark metrics, and develop client insights while mentoring analysts and supporting business development.

The role requires experience in analytics and operations consulting, with hands‑on skills in Excel, Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, and Python. Willingness to travel and relocate as GCC expands will be needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a tier‑1 college with 3–8 years of experience in a leading strategy/analytics/operational consulting firm, and at least 5 years of CRG client experience.
• Strong understanding of Consumer Products and Retail industry, with insights into data and metrics across Digital, Pricing, Merchandising, G&A, Supply Chain, Store Ops.
• Guide and mentor Analysts and Associates during projects and BD work.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, business acumen, writing, research and presentation skills; meticulous and zero‑defect deliverables.
• Excel modelling to structure data for timely decision making; PowerPoint for defect‑free client presentations.
• Experience with Alteryx or Python for data analysis, and Power BI or Tableau for visualization.
• Team player with mentoring ability and capacity to prioritise in pressure; travel/relocation willingness.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver CRG solutions across Consumer Products and Retail domains.
• Own medium to complex work‑streams with supervision.
• Benchmark CRG financial and operational metrics to identify underperformance.
• Develop expertise on subsectors to enhance project insights and strategies.
• Work with analytical tools: Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx, Python, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Lead meetings with senior CRG clients and MDs, and support business development efforts.
• Identify project needs and milestones; collaborate to deliver client outputs.
• Assist with office management activities such as trainings, marketing, and recruitment.

Skills

Tableau

Power BI

Python

Excel modelling

PowerPoint

Stakeholder management

Team mentoring

Data analysis

Education

Graduate from a tier-1 college

Tools

Alteryx

Python

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Job description

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action‑oriented professionals who take a hands‑on approach to solving clients' problems and helping them reach their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact clients and shape the 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.

About A&M Global Capability Center Private Limited

In 2023, A&M established a high‑quality global capability center in India. 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.

Position Overview

We are looking for a Senior Associate to join our Gurgaon team. The role will be based in Gurgaon and may require travel and relocation to Mumbai or Bengaluru as the capability center expands. You will work on high‑impact projects across A&M’s global offices, across the entire project life cycle, including detailed market analysis, growth strategy development, operational improvement implementation, and financial performance enhancement.

Responsibilities

• Develop / Deliver CRG Solutions
  • Actively contribute to developing and delivering solutions within Consumer Products (Food & Beverage, Personal Care, Household Goods, Health & Wellness, Electronics, etc.) and Retail (Grocery, Apparel, Department Stores/General Merchandise, E‑Commerce, B2B Retail, etc.) domains.
  • Own medium to complex work‐streams with support from supervisors.
  • Perform benchmarking across relevant CRG financial and operational metrics to identify potential underperformance.
  • Develop expertise on various Consumer Products and Retail industry sub‑sectors or clients to enhance overall project insights and strategies.
  • Work with analytical tools, building expertise in Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx, Python, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Own Stakeholder Relationships
  • Interpret, understand and break down client data, requirements, and project goals across various scenarios and adapt accordingly.
  • Communicate information, insights, and analysis impacts to clients and internal teams.
  • Manage important work streams and own key business processes to solve client problems.
  • Lead meetings with senior CRG clients, A&M Managing Directors, and third parties about your work streams.
  • Lead pitch preparation with senior staff and support business development and marketing efforts.
• Prioritization and Growth
  • Identify project needs and milestones to manage and accomplish assigned work by agreed deadlines.
  • Collaborate with team members to create and deliver client outputs.
• Contribute to Office Management
  • Assist with office management roles such as trainings, marketing, and recruitment.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a tier‑1 college with 3‑8 years of experience within a leading strategy/analytics/operational consulting firm, and at least 5 years of experience working with CRG clients.
• Possess a strong understanding of the Consumer Products and Retail industry, with keen insights into sector data and metrics across Digital, Brand Assessment, Pricing, Merchandising, G&A, Supply Chain, Inventory Planning, Store Operations, and more.
• Guide and mentor Analysts and Associates during projects and business development work.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, business acumen, writing, research, and presentation‑building skills; meticulous attention to detail and commitment to zero‑defect deliverables.
• Excel modelling skills—structure data within Excel to support timely decision making with clients.
• PowerPoint skills—prepare defect‑free, high‑quality client presentations.
• Experience with Alteryx or Python for data analysis, and Power BI or Tableau for data visualization.
• A strong team player with demonstrated ability to motivate team members.
• Ability to prioritize—especially in highly pressured situations.
• High integrity, capable of delivering messages even when difficult.
• Fact‑based, solution‑oriented, action‑oriented, self‑starter with entrepreneurial flair, unafraid to challenge the status‑quo.
• Willingness to travel and relocate as required by the GCC.

Benefits & Employee Experience

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success. Our robust performance‑development process promotes continuous learning, rewards contributions, and fosters a meritocratic culture. With top‑notch training and on‑the‑job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career. We prioritize well‑being, offering benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, entrepreneurial culture, and the enjoyment we share as their favorite aspects of working at A&M.