Operations Transformation Associate: EBITDA Growth

Alvarez & Marsal; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal is seeking an Associate in the Operations Group/Transformation Services to support private equity portfolios with cost-reduction and performance-improvement initiatives across the organization. You will structure plans, identify efficiency opportunities, and synthesize data-driven insights to enhance EBITDA and cash flow.

The role emphasizes hands-on delivery on multiple client engagements in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 2–4 years of professional industry or consulting experience implementing operating expense cost reduction programs.
• Depth in a particular industry vertical a PLUS (e.g., industrial, business services, distribution, consumer products and retail).

Responsibilities

• Structure a performance improvement plan and manage the process through to completion.
• Identify opportunities to significantly reduce cost structure by changing leadership and staffing levels and improving efficiency of back-office functions.
• Synthesize insights from data, opinions, or facts to enhance EBITDA and operating performance.
• Implement programs to reduce cost structure, including changes to roles and supporting processes and execution of workforce reductions.
• Develop findings and make strategic recommendations.
• Hands‑on experience through consulting projects in areas like margin management, sales & operations planning, sourcing and global supply chain, organizational structure and effectiveness, non‑labor cost reduction, process improvement, and KPIs.

Skills

Cost reduction programs

Data analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal is seeking an Associate in the Operations Group/Transformation Services to support private equity portfolios with cost-reduction and performance-improvement initiatives across the organization. You will structure plans, identify efficiency opportunities, and synthesize data-driven insights to enhance EBITDA and cash flow.

The role emphasizes hands-on delivery on multiple client engagements in a collaborative environment.