Director, Deals – Corporate Transformation Services

About the role

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm, and its Corporate Transformation Services (CTS) team advises clients on improving profitability and leading them out of strategic and operational crises. Within CTS, the Deals team supports clients through M&A-related situations such as acquisitions, divestitures, carve-outs and post-merger integrations. As Director Deals you will manage the team's work, supported by the European CTS team.

Key responsibilities

• Lead teams in transaction-related transformation projects, working closely with client stakeholders, investors and advisors.
• Identify, develop and evaluate strategic portfolio options in buy-side and sell-side situations, including acquisitions, divestitures and corporate reorganizations.
• Lead clients and project teams through complex carve-outs, including separation planning, Day-1 readiness, TSA management, TSA exit planning and standalone operating model implementation.
• Support and lead integration programs, including synergy identification and capture, integration roadmaps, governance structures and integration management office activities.
• Advise Boards, C-suite executives and shareholders on portfolio optimization, capital allocation and value creation opportunities.

Required profile

• An excellent university degree and well-developed analytical skills.
• Several years of experience in a leading international consultancy; additional relevant industry experience is highly valued.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex workstreams and advising senior management, Boards or investors in transaction-related environments.
• Goal-oriented, charismatic, collaborative and confident, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Native or business-fluent German and English; additional languages are highly desirable.

Required skills

• In-depth knowledge of transformation projects focused on M&A, carve-outs, post-merger integration, restructuring and/or value creation programs.
• Proficiency in German and English.

What we offer

• Professional growth tied to performance, with a performance development process and direct access to senior leaders for mentorship and coaching.
• Stretch roles and evolving business needs that create opportunities for ownership and new skills.
• Comprehensive benefits and resources that support wellbeing.