Senior Director (m/f/d) - Global Transaction Advisory Group

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 11,000 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.

Senior Director – TAG Germany

The Team

A&M’s Global Transaction Advisory Group (“TAG”) is the largest transaction advisory practice outside the Big 4 audit firms. We work for premium clients on high‑profile deals, including large and mid‑cap private equity, fast‑growth premium small‑cap deals, multinational corporates, and LBOs. Our teams have established A&M as one of the leading providers of Financial Due Diligence globally and the no.1 firm to develop an international career in Transaction Advisory today.

Joining the European Transaction Advisory team means working on exciting and impactful projects across Germany, Europe, and globally. You will collaborate with experienced professionals, including our Managing Directors, and gain exposure to a variety of sectors and industries. This is an opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment while contributing to high‑profile transactions.

How You Will Contribute

• Lead teams and work on multiple Transaction Advisory engagements in Germany, across Europe, and globally, working closely with our Managing Directors.
• Gain constant exposure to our Managing Directors, leveraging their substantial deal experience, and be proactively involved in commercial, business development, and marketing activities.
• Use the commercial aspects of your financial analysis skills, in addition to gaining exposure to the key drivers and valuation considerations which drive a transaction.
• Work alongside operational and commercial professionals in combined project teams, enhancing your understanding of the broader due diligence and wider deal process.
• Network internally with our service lines and work on external marketing events to build cross‑service line relationships.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading Transaction Advisory (Financial Due Diligence) projects across a variety of sectors, ideally at a Big 4 audit firm.
• Strong academic record and a degree from a leading university or equivalent.
• Well‑developed stakeholder management skills, including managing key client relationships and networking/business development.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Native or fluent German and English are essential. Additional language skills are highly advantageous.
• Highly ambitious and motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset, deep functional knowledge and insight, a blend of operational and commercial skills, and an entrepreneurial approach.

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.

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