Description

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals. 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

This role sits within the EMEA Corporate Transformation Services (CTS) team, which advises clients on improving profitability, managing crises, and driving sustainable operational and financial performance improvements. The CTS team supports clients across various sectors, for example automotive, chemicals, manufacturing, retail, tech, consumer, working with upper medium-sized businesses and international corporations.

Within CTS, the Deals team focuses on M&A-related transformation situations, supporting clients throughout acquisitions, divestitures, carve-outs and post-merger integrations. We combine deep transformation expertise with hands-on execution capabilities to help clients realize value before, during and after transactions.

How you will contribute

As an Associate (f/m/d) in Deals , you support M&A Transformation projects in small, high-impact teams and work in a client-facing role. Supported by our European Corporate Transformation Services team you will:

• Participation in international projects for the realignment of the (portfolio) strategy, the corporate organization or the company-wide increase in efficiency
• Identification, development, and evaluation of portfolio measures in buy-side and sell-side situations
• Planning and implementation of forward-looking M&A transformations with a focus on value enhancement
• Steering of transformation and transaction projects in close cooperation with the management of clients

Qualifications

• An excellent university degree;
• +3 years of experience in a leading international consultancy or similar environment; exposure to Deals-related projects is highly desirable;
• Solid understanding of key transaction-related transformation topics such as M&A, carve-outs, post-merger integration, restructuring and value creation initiatives;
• Good financial acumen with hands-on experience in business planning and financial modelling;
• Goal-oriented, proactive mindset with a strong willingness to learn and develop in a fast-paced advisory environment;
• Collaborative and confident working style with good communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to contribute structured thinking, research, and analytical work in complex project settings;
• Comfortable working in diverse, international teams, building credibility through professionalism, reliability, and high-quality delivery;
• Business fluent in German and English; additional language skills are a plus.

Your journey at A&M

We recognise 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 prioritise 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.