(Senior) Associate (m/f/d) - Financial Restructuring
Munich & Frankfurt
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.
The Team
A&M’s established European Financial & Operational Restructuring (F&OR) Advisory practice enables companies, investors and creditors in complex restructuring processes to evaluate the risks and opportunities of a company’s business plan and subsequently develop, negotiate and implement restructuring alternatives to maximize recovery.
How you will contribute
This is a unique opportunity for a (Senior) Associate to join an established & growing business and play an instrumental role in delivering exciting projects to clients.
As part of a select and highly skilled team you will have the opportunity to:
- Advise companies, investors, lenders or any other stakeholders facing distressed situations; assess Group-level financial performance in addition to high-level studies of the financial viability of subsidiary companies
- Conduct Independent Business Reviews, Initial diagnostic assessment of key issues and business outlook, appraisal of options & contingency planning and cash flow assessments
- Evaluate business plans and financial projections, including assessments of risks and opportunities - Contribute to performance monitoring following business plan implementation
- Develop trusted relationships with key stakeholders in the Germany and European Restructuring community through the delivery of value added client engagements
- Contribute to business development activities including the creation of client pitches and proposals to win new mandates
Qualifications
- Strong academic background combined with experience within a Restructuring team at a leading consultancy firm or a Big 4 accountancy firm
- The ability to demonstrate experience contributing to or leading work streams in restructuring projects that can include independent business reviews, short term cash flow assessments, capital structure analysis and lender restructuring options analysis
- Expertise and aptitude to conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses, particularly in constructing integrated financial models, analysing financial under-performance and related services
- Fluent business level English and German are essential. Additional European language skills are advantageous
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
- Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, challenging, and uncertain environment
- Objective, fact-based approach to problem solving
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.
At Alvarez & Marsal, our core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity guide everything we do, shaping a culture rooted in entrepreneurship, impact, and integrity. We trust our people to take ownership early, contribute to meaningful challenges, and drive results that matter. We empower growth and champion diverse perspectives. Above all, we value doing the right thing. For those ready to roll up their sleeves, lead with integrity, and be difference makers, this is where it starts.
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