Senior Associate Integration Separation

RSM; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM in Chicago seeks an Integration & Separation Senior Associate to lead client engagements across the M&A lifecycle, focusing on integration, separation, and synergy realization for both private equity and corporate clients.

This role involves managing strategic workshops, evaluating Transitional Service Agreements, identifying operational gaps, coaching associates, and driving value through synergy capture and cost optimization; travel as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 1–6 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs analysis related to integration or separation planning, including functional readiness and transition considerations.
• Supports development of integration and separation plans, timelines, and workplans.
• Participates in client meetings and working sessions to gather information and validate assumptions.
• Prepares client-ready materials and supports synthesis of engagement findings.
• Coaches associates and supports review of junior team members’ work.

Skills

M&A integration experience

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field

Job description

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.

The Integration & Separation Senior Associate leads client engagements across the M&A lifecycle, focusing on integration, separation, and synergy realization for both private equity and corporate clients. This role involves managing strategic workshops, evaluating Transitional Service Agreements (TSAs), identifying operational gaps, and driving value creation through synergy capture and cost optimization.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs analysis related to integration or separation planning, including functional readiness and transition considerations.
• Supports development of integration and separation plans, timelines, and workplans.
• Participates in client meetings and working sessions to gather information and validate assumptions.
• Prepares client-ready materials and supports synthesis of engagement findings.
• Coaches associates and supports review of junior team members’ work.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 1–6 years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting M&A integration, separation, or transformation initiatives.

Additional Role Expectations

• Travel: As required.
• Peak Periods: Increased workload during active execution phases.
• Scheduling: Flexibility to meet client deadlines.

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at [e-mail].

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

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At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Compensation Range: $88,900 - $168,300

Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.