Associate, Technology Industry Group - Private Equity

Alvarez & Marsal; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Discretionary bonus

Resumo da oferta

Alvarez & Marsal is seeking an Associate for the Technology Industry Group within Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI). The role focuses on delivering value through due diligence, integration planning, and performance improvement across technology-enabled portfolio companies.

The candidate will lead work streams, develop financial models, and design cost-optimization initiatives, with travel up to 25%.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree required with outstanding academic performance.
• 2–4+ years of professional consulting experience with software and technology-oriented clients.
• Experience leading work streams in a business transformation.
• Functional involvement in Finance, Accounting, HR, and Organizational Design.
• Expertise in Role & Job Analysis, Leadership, and Stakeholder Engagement.
• Proficient in Salesforce, Marketing, Pricing, and Margin Optimization.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare major client deliverables, owning the financial model and presentation with limited support.
• Lead detailed analyses to support project objectives and client needs.
• Design and implement tailored cost optimization initiatives aligned with client goals.
• Lead workstreams such as synergy assessment, cost savings, org design, and financial baselines.
• Assist in due diligence and performance improvement to identify risks and key analyses.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and deliverables aligned with client objectives.
• Support business development with proposals and client presentations.
• Willing to travel up to 25%.

Conhecimentos

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Project leadership

Change management

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree with outstanding academic performance

Ferramentas

Salesforce

Pricing & Margin

Marketing

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Associate, Technology Industry Group - Private Equity

Alvarez and Marsal is a leading independent global professional services firm specializing in turnaround management, performance improvement, and corporate advisory services. The firm is seeking to expand its Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) -Technology Industry Group team. With more than 10,000 professionals across six continents, A&M draws on a strong operational heritage and a hands-on approach. Our professionals work closely with organizations and stakeholders to address complex business challenges and maximize value. Technology Industry Group is a growing business targeting high growth in the next 2-4 years.

A&M's Private Equity Performance Improvement Services (PEPI) practice, with offices throughout the US, focuses on serving upper middle market and large cap private equity firms who have engaged A&M to help improve operating results at their portfolio companies. The companies we assess are in the upper middle market 50 million to 1 billion plus range.

What will you be doing?

Our Technology Industry Group offering brings a structured and disciplined approach to create and capture value. We provide corporate and equity buyers with a broad continuum of knowledge and tools for performance management, mergers, acquisitions, carve-outs, joint ventures and alliances.

The team works across the full spectrum of the deal lifecycle from pre-deal operational and synergy reviews to ‘Day 1’ planning and post-deal implementation. In addition, the team has expertise in developing and reviewing restructuring and turnaround plans and identifying operational risks.

Our services include buy-side and sell-side due diligence (commercial, operational), Integration Management Office, synergy, performance improvement, TSA, integration and separation planning, Day 1 Readiness, and post-close execution.

Responsibilities Will Include

• Preparation of major client deliverables, including full ownership of the financial model and presentation with limited support by senior project team
• Actively leading detailed analyses to support project objectives and client needs
• Design and implement tailored cost optimization initiatives that align with the unique needs and strategic goals of each business
• Lead workstreams, including but not limited to synergy assessment, cost savings initiatives, org design, financial baseline, etc.
• Assist in the core operational due diligence and performance improvement, helping identify key risks, assess the overall business and create key analyses to support the engagement
• Develop project plans, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with client objectives and expectations
• Support business development efforts by contributing to proposals and client presentations
• Willing to travel up to 25%

How will you be supported?

We offer excellent opportunities for career advancement and leadership development. Our leadership team provides career growth, training, and exposure to international business assignments.

Build your skillset by providing valuable insight into how an entire business goes through the change process. And as we help our TIG focused PE and corporate clients outperform the market, you will add real value too. All the while, you can broaden your technology experience across the TIG industry groups and enjoy unlimited opportunities to progress as part of a fast-growing team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with outstanding academic performance
• 2-4+ years of professional consulting experience with software and technology-oriented clients specializing in buy-side and sell-side operational due diligence, financial due diligence, synergy and carve-out assessments, performance improvement, transaction execution (merger integration, separation planning), TSAs, Day 1 Readiness, and post-close execution
• Experience leading work streams in a business transformation
• Functional involvement leading one or more of the following areas:
• Experience in Finance, Accounting, HR, and Organizational Design
• Expertise in Role & Job Analysis, Leadership, and Stakeholder Engagement
• Skilled in Communications Planning, Supply Chain, and Operations
• Proficient in Salesforce, Marketing, Pricing, and Margin Optimization
• Strong background in Knowledge Management and Program Leadership
• Technology sector experience in M&A and performance improvement
• Team-oriented, adaptable, curious, and quick learner
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; excellent communication abilities
• Driven, critical thinker with strong initiative

The salary range is $90,000 - $130,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus programme which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance.