Senior Associate (m/f/d), Corporate Transformation Services

Description

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 helping them reach their potential. A&M is different by design: we give people ownership and impact from day one, fuel development through real opportunity, and provide direct access to leaders who invest in our growth. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact clients and shape our industry. Guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity, our collaborative, globally minded environment is 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 industries, including aerospace and defence, automotive, and manufacturing, working with upper medium-sized businesses and international corporations.

How you will contribute

As Senior Associate (m/f/d), Corporate Transformation Services , you will take an active, hands-on role in driving transformation and performance improvement projects. You will:

• Deliver international transformation, turnaround and performance improvement projects from initial assessment to full execution, and contribute to ensure effective implementation
• Work closely with client leadership/teams (CEOs, Boards, and management teams) to understand priorities and help drive company-wide efficiency enhancements
• Translate strategic direction into actionable, results-oriented solutions, ensuring that recommendations are pragmatic and achievable
• Contribute to measurable top- and bottom-line impact by tackling key business challenges through structured problem-solving and rigorous analytical support

Qualifications

We welcome candidates with the following qualifications:

• Excellent academic credentials (Master's degree or higher);
• Previous exposure to such areas as operational restructuring, turnaround management, post-merger integration, carve-outs, business transformation and/or performance improvement;
• At least 5+ years of relevant experience in a leading restructuring, strategy or management consulting firm;
• Having practical industry experience beyond consultancy is regarded as a valuable asset;
• Well-developed communication skills & the ability to work with diverse and complex stakeholder groups;
• Finance knowledge with experience of building or working with integrated financial models and willingness to develop these skills further;
• An impact-focused mindset with a collaborative and engaging personality;
• Native speaker or business fluent German and English, other foreign languages are of advantage.

Your journey at A&M

At A&M, professional growth is tied directly to performance, not tenure. Our people take on meaningful, hands-on work supported by a performance development process that rewards contribution and fosters a culture of meritocracy. Stretch roles, evolving business needs, and firm growth create ongoing opportunities for ownership and building new skills, while direct access to senior leaders provides mentorship and real-time coaching along the way. We also prioritize your wellbeing through comprehensive benefits and resources. Together, these elements create an environment where high-performing professionals can continue to grow and advance from day one.