MBA Senior Associate – Transaction Advisory Group

Description
About Alvarez & Marsal
Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. 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.

Performance Practice
A&M's Performance Practice in Canada partners with corporate and private equity clients to drive sustainable improvements in operational performance and maximize value from transactions. Our team is organized into three core service lines:

• Performance Improvement
• Operational Due Diligence (ODD)
• Merger Integration & Carve-outs

How You Will Contribute
Performance Team
A&M's Performance Improvement team quickly identifies opportunities to boost financial results and streamline operations across all business functions. Projects include growth strategy, process optimization, organizational design, and cost reduction, leveraging advanced technology and digital tools.

• Analyze data to identify performance gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Identify and quantify cost transformation initiatives by optimizing organizational structures, staffing models, and operational processes.
• Contribute to the creation of implementation roadmaps, operating models, and business cases.
• Perform industry research and benchmarking and gather financial and operational KPIs.
• Leverage experience in areas such as pricing strategy, product rationalization, sales and operations planning, sourcing and global supply chain optimization, organizational effectiveness, process improvement, SG&A cost reduction, and working capital management.

Operational Due Diligence (ODD)
A&M's ODD team evaluates target companies across all major functions to identify risks, improvement opportunities, and value drivers. Our approach leverages deep operational and industry expertise to deliver insights from pre-deal analysis through post-deal planning, covering areas like supply chain, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, IT, HR, and finance. Conduct operational due diligence (ODD) for potential acquisitions, with a focus on identifying operational risks, improvement opportunities, and value creation levers.

• Assess target company operations across key functional areas, including supply chain, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, sales and marketing, IT, HR, and finance.
• Identify synergies, dis-synergies, and one-time integration or separation costs to support transaction planning and valuation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including deal teams, financial diligence, and integration planning, to ensure consistency and alignment of findings.
• Support post-deal value creation efforts by translating diligence insights into actionable operational improvement initiatives.

Merger Integration & Carve-outs
A&M's Merger Integration & Carve-Outs team helps clients maximize value throughout mergers, acquisitions, carve-outs, and joint ventures with a structured, end-to-end approach. We guide clients from Day 1 readiness and post-close execution to cost assessments and separation planning, managing integration risks and ensuring smooth transitions.

• Work on pre- and post-deal engagements focused on merger integration and carve-out execution, supporting both corporate and private equity clients.
• Lead workstream(s) within the Integration Management Office (IMO), including synergy tracking, TSA development, Day 1 readiness, executive reporting, communications, and organizational design.
• Support integration and separation planning activities across all major functions, such as operations, supply chain, sales & marketing, finance, HR, IT, and executive leadership, ensuring seamless execution and minimal disruption.
• Evaluate carve-out implications through detailed discussions with management and advisors, identifying operational, financial, and organizational impacts.
• Determine standalone cost structures for carve-out entities, including recurring and one-time costs associated with separation.

What We're Looking For

• 6+ years of experience in industry, corporate strategy, consulting, and/or private equity.
• Skilled in assessing performance, identifying risks/opportunities, and delivering actionable insights.
• Expertise in at least one functional area, such as: Pricing, margin, and mix optimization, Marketing efficiency, Operations management and productivity, Supply chain and procurement, SG&A cost reduction, Organization optimization, Finance and accounting operations
• Industry depth in manufacturing, business services, consumer products, retail, talent services, or environmental services is a strong plus.
• Experience working with private equity firms or portfolio companies is highly valued.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering, business, finance; MBA preferred.
• High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; strong analytical and presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Adaptable, collaborative, and comfortable in fast-paced environments; willing to travel across Canada and the U.S.

Why Join A&M?

• Exposure to diverse, high-profile clients and complex business challenges.
• Competitive compensation and performance-based reward
• Structured development, training, and mentorship from industry leaders.
• Opportunities for career growth and international business exposure.
• Dynamic, collaborative, and entrepreneurial team culture.

Your journey at A&M

• We recognize 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 prioritize 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.
• A&M is committed to providing an accessible recruitment process that meets our obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and any other applicable legislation. We strive to maintain a strong and dynamic workforce that fosters respect and inclusivity for applicants of all abilities. Should you have any accessibility need(s) and/or require accommodation during the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at and we would be pleased to assist you.

Inclusive Diversity

A&M's entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can 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 the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity, and we foster inclusiveness, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is Alvarez & Marsal's practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws. Employees and Applicants can find A&M policy statements and additional information by region here.

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