Senior Associate: Operations Group/Transformation Services

Alvarez & Marsal Deutschland GmbH; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm as a Senior Associate in the Operations Group, where you will leverage your consulting expertise to drive transformation and operational improvements for private equity clients. This role offers the chance to work on high-impact projects, develop leadership skills, and advance your career in a dynamic environment. With a focus on maximizing value and enhancing performance, you will collaborate with a talented team to tackle complex business challenges. Enjoy a competitive salary, discretionary bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package that supports your professional growth and well-being.

Benefits

Healthcare Plans

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Parental Leave

Qualifications

• 4-7+ years in consulting or industry with a focus on cost reduction.
• Experience in operational efficiency and strategic recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize insights from data to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Implement programs for cost structure reduction and efficiency.

Skills

Data Analysis

Cost Reduction Strategies

Operational Efficiency

Consulting Experience

Strategic Recommendations

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Senior Associate: Operations Group/Transformation Services

Location: Charlotte, NC, United States
Date Posted: Feb 20, 2025

Alvarez & Marsal Private Equity Performance Improvement

Senior Associate: Operations Group/Transformation Services

(OPEN TO ALL U.S. LOCATIONS)

Alvarez & Marsal, a leading independent global professional services firm, specializing in providing turnaround management, performance improvement and corporate advisory services, is seeking to expand its Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) – Transformation Services (TS) team in various locations throughout the U.S. With more than 10,000 professionals across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America, our firm excels in problem solving and value creation. Drawing on a strong operational heritage and hands-on approach, our professionals work closely with organizations and stakeholders to help tackle complex business issues and maximize value.

A&M’s Private Equity Performance Improvement Services (PEPI) practice focuses on serving private equity firms by improving 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
• Interim Management
• M&A Services
• Supply Chain
• CFO Services

A&M PEPI’s Transformation Services is a holistic, cross-functional approach that focuses on quickly identifying high impact opportunities for EBITDA and cash flow improvements across the entire organization. TS is a growing business targeting high growth in the next 2-4 years. We offer excellent opportunities for career advancement and building leadership skills. The TS leadership team is focused on providing career development, training and exposure to international business assignments.

Professional experience:

• Synthesizing meaningful insights from data, opinions or facts.
• Identifying opportunities to significantly reduce cost structure by changing business leadership structure, sales and sales support staffing levels, business unit and functional management structure, and improvements to efficiency of all major back-office functions.
• Implementing programs to reduce cost structure, including changes to roles and responsibilities, implementation of supporting processes, and execution of workforce reductions.
• Developing findings and making strategic recommendations.
• Hands-on experience through consulting projects or engagement in at least one of the following areas:
  • Margin management, pricing, product rationalization
  • Sales & operations planning
  • Sourcing and global supply chain
  • Organizational structure and effectiveness
  • Non-labor cost efficiency
  • Process improvement and performance management metrics / KPIs
  • SG&A cost reduction
  • Working capital and cash management

Qualifications:

• 4-7+ 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)

The salary range is $100,000-$170,000 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. Please ask your recruiter for details.

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.