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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k) plan with discretionary contrib

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is seeking a Senior Associate in the SM&E team to support private equity and corporate clients through the transaction lifecycle, including integration, carve‑out, and performance‑improvement initiatives that create value.

You will identify client issues, perform data‑driven analysis, and present findings to executives while developing synergy and cost‑saving models. A&M offers training and growth opportunities in a meritocratic culture.

Qualifications

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

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 complex analysis into executive‑ready insights.
• Own and maintain deliverables such as synergy and performance‑improvement models, cost models, integration trackers, ensuring accuracy and quality throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Coordinate across workstreams, maintain alignment on priorities, and support team development through coaching and feedback.

Skills

Financial modeling

Client management

Team collaboration

Strategic thinking

Travel readiness

Education

MBA or comparable advanced degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is seeking a Senior Associate in the SM&E team to support private equity and corporate clients through the transaction lifecycle, including integration, carve‑out, and performance‑improvement initiatives that create value.

You will identify client issues, perform data‑driven analysis, and present findings to executives while developing synergy and cost‑saving models. A&M offers training and growth opportunities in a meritocratic culture.