PEPI: Associate - Commercial Due Diligence

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal is seeking an Associate for Commercial Due Diligence in the United States. The role focuses on executing core analyses to support investment-grade insights for Private Equity clients, including market research, model building, and interview support.

You will produce high-quality Excel analyses and PowerPoint materials within tight timelines, contributing to PE portfolio work and client deliverables. The role offers full-time employment with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting primary and secondary market research.
• Ability to build analytical models (market sizing, growth drivers, competitive dynamics).
• Support expert interviews, surveys, and customer research.

Responsibilities

• Conduct primary and secondary market research.
• Build analytical models (market sizing, growth drivers, competitive dynamics).
• Support expert interviews, surveys, and customer research.
• Produce high-quality Excel analyses and PowerPoint materials.
• Ensure accuracy, documentation, and analytical rigor under tight timelines.

Skills

Market research

Analytical thinking

Financial modeling

Communication

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal Private Equity Performance Improvement

Associate: Commercial Due Diligence

(OPEN TO ALL U.S. LOCATIONS)

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our 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.

The Team

A&M’s Private Equity Performance Improvement Services (PEPI) practice, with offices throughout the US, focuses on serving the middle market and large cap private equity firms who have engaged A&M to help improve operating results at their portfolio companies.

Our professionals are aligned with a PEPI service line to promote the development of deep functional skills & experiences and to maximize our ability to tailor solutions to solve our clients' business issues.

Our PEPI Services Include

• Transformation Services
• Commercial Due Diligence
• Interim Management
• M&A Services
• Manufacturing Operations Improvement
• Supply Chain
• CFO Services

Role Overview

Associates are responsible for executing core analyses that underpin investment-grade insights for Private Equity clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct primary and secondary market research
• Build analytical models (market sizing, growth drivers, competitive dynamics)
• Support expert interviews, surveys, and customer research
• Produce high-quality Excel analyses and PowerPoint materials
• Ensure accuracy, documentation, and analytical rigor under tight timelines

Success Profile

• Reliable analytical execution
• Strong attention to detail
• Rapid learning curve across industries and business models

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 people consistently 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.

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 program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance.

Full-time Positions and Part-time Positions Over 30 hours

Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings’ fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined from time to time as well as a 401(k)-retirement plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive a discretionary contribution to their 401(k) from Alvarez & Marsal. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy-two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type.

A&M does not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.