Senior Associate, M&A & Performance Improvement – SM&E

Alvarez & Marsal; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k) plan

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm delivering operational improvement across industries. The Senior Associate in the SM&E team supports private equity and corporate clients through the transaction lifecycle, including integration, carve‑out, and performance‑improvement initiatives.

The role emphasizes building financial models in Excel, leading client sessions, and delivering executive‑level insights.

Qualifications

• 4–6+ years of professional experience in management consulting, investment banking, private equity, or corporate development, preferably with an M&A focus in SM&E.
• MBA or comparable advanced degree preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 75%.

Responsibilities

• Identify key client business issues and own deliverables across workstreams to provide service excellence.
• Leverage advanced financial modeling and Excel to analyze large datasets and develop actionable client recommendations.
• Lead client interactions, facilitate working sessions, and present findings to senior stakeholders, translating analysis into executive insights.
• Own and maintain deliverables such as synergy and performance-improvement models, cost models, integration trackers, ensuring accuracy and quality.
• Coordinate across workstreams, align priorities, and coach/mentor team members.

Skills

M&A experience

Financial modeling

Excel

Education

MBA or comparable advanced degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm delivering operational improvement across industries. The Senior Associate in the SM&E team supports private equity and corporate clients through the transaction lifecycle, including integration, carve‑out, and performance‑improvement initiatives.

The role emphasizes building financial models in Excel, leading client sessions, and delivering executive‑level insights.