Job Description

Location: Leeds, United Kingdom

Date Posted: Oct 13, 2025

Description

Alvarez & Marsal

Associate, Corporate Finance

Leeds

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.

A&M Corporate Finance

A&M Corporate Finance has attracted top performers at Partner and every experience level from our competitor firms in the UK and across Europe leading to significant expansion. Our Corporate Finance team has extensive experience of delivering deals for our clients including founders, entrepreneurs, financial investors of all sizes, and market-leading corporations across all industries globally.

How you will contribute

We are looking for Associates to join the team based in Leeds, driving its growth and penetration in our chosen industries and working with the most demanding clients at the senior management level throughout the transaction lifecycle.


You will have the opportunity to build on your existing capabilities, learn new skills and sectoral expertise and leverage on your interest in key sectors. You will assist in growing our practice and in winning and executing business with marquee clients across the corporate and private equity landscape in the region. You will be an important member of a fast-growing team and will help shape our culture and values.


The key elements of the role are:


Transaction origination and execution:

Playing a key role as part of the execution team for M&A mandates Being a core part of the origination team working across the pitching effort Operating as a keen multitasker in order to deliver on demanding timetables Working in close coordination with other teams of A&M within the region and internationally on both origination and execution

Transaction management:

Along with the transaction team leader, take ownership of financial modelling and pricing with a focus of bringing real world insight to the analysis In conjunction with other client advisors, assist with all transactional documentation with a focus on transaction marketing materials Support the overall transaction process management (data room, other advisors, and coordination) Provide support in the preparation of valuation analyses, including public comparable, precedent transactions, discounted cashflow analysis, LBO/IRR analysis, etc. Monitor news and developments in relation to targeted industries and client groups

Qualifications

Qualified accountant - professional qualifications can include and are not limited to ACA and ACCA You will be a high-energy individual and must like new challenges with a strong desire to grow professionally and personally Experience in Corporate Finance, Audit or a similar professional field at a market leading firm is essential Ability to leverage technology to consistently deliver work in an effective and efficient manner Fluent business level English is essential. Additional European language skills including French, German, Dutch, Swedish, Italian or Spanish are highly desirable

Personal Style:

Thrives in a fast-paced, challenging, and unpredictable environment Actively contribute to our culture and team values Hands-on and non-hierarchical operator who is equally effective in managing up and down and relates well at all levels and cultures Driven by values and integrity, straight talker, builds confidence and leads by example Demonstrable ability to balance a high-level view with detail A natural ability to prioritise - especially in highly pressurised situations Autonomous - A&M has a flat structure with a self-sufficient culture Entrepreneurial spirit

Your journey at A&M

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we focus on 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 prioritise 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

Inclusive Diversity

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A&M's entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can 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 the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity, and we foster inclusiveness, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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It is Alvarez & Marsal's practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws. .

Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters

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Please note that as per A&M policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that A&M will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.