Director (m/f/d), Private Equity Performance Improvement - #2635305

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

A&M's Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) practice works with leading private equity investors and their portfolio companies across Europe. We support clients across the full investment lifecycle: pre-deal diligence, sign-to-close, 100-day planning, value creation, transformation, post-merger integration, carve-outs and exit readiness.

Our work is practical, fact-based and implementation-oriented. We help clients identify and quantify performance improvement opportunities, translate them into clear execution plans and deliver measurable improvements in EBITDA, cash flow, working capital and enterprise value.

How you will contribute

• Lead complex PEPI engagements across Europe, including rapid diagnostics, value creation planning, 100-day planning, operational and commercial due diligence, transformation, post-merger integration and carve-out delivery


• Work directly with private equity deal teams, operating partners, boards and portfolio company management teams to identify, quantify and deliver value creation opportunities


• Translate diligence findings and performance diagnostics into executable transformation plans with clear priorities, owners, milestones, KPIs and benefits tracking


• Mobilise and manage multi-disciplinary A&M teams across PEPI Europe and other practices, ensuring high-quality delivery under demanding timelines


• Lead, coach and develop junior A&M colleagues, creating a collaborative, high-performance team environment


• Contribute strongly to business development, including client relationship management, pitch development, proposal writing and conversion of diagnostic phases into implementation work


• Work closely with A&M's European Managing Director group to develop PEPI propositions, go-to-market materials, thought leadership and sector or functional growth initiatives

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in consulting, private equity, transaction advisory, corporate transformation or senior operational performance improvement roles


• Proven track record of leading transformation, value creation or transaction-related engagements in private equity contexts


• Strong understanding of the private equity lifecycle, including diligence, deal execution, portfolio value creation, exit readiness and the expectations of PE sponsors and operating partners


• Strong financial acumen, including ability to connect operational initiatives to EBITDA, cash flow, working capital, P&L and balance sheet impact


• Deep expertise in at least two of the following areas: operational due diligence, commercial due diligence, performance improvement, carve-outs, post-merger integration, operations, supply chain, procurement, commercial excellence, finance transformation, working capital or cash improvement


• Strong business development skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and develop opportunities with private equity sponsors and portfolio company leadership teams


• Objective, fact-based and pragmatic approach to problem solving


• Hands-on, non-hierarchical leadership style with the credibility to operate from boardroom to shop floor


• Master's degree from a leading university or equivalent strong academic background


• Fluency in German and English is essential; additional European languages are a plus

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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