Job Description

Location: London, United Kingdom

Date Posted: Oct 15, 2025

Description

Company Overview

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global professional services firm with more than $3+ billion in revenues, +8,000 staff and over 85 offices worldwide. Specializing in turnaround and interim management, performance improvement and business advisory services. A&M delivers specialist operational, consulting and industry expertise to management and investors seeking to accelerate performance, overcome challenges and maximize value across the corporate and investment lifecycles. Founded in 1983, the firm is known for its distinctive restructuring heritage, hands-on approach and relentless focus on execution and results.

A&M Culture

A&M is a fast-paced environment with a highly dynamic culture that emphasizes diversity and inclusion. We empower, coach and mentor our people and endorse meritocracy to develop skilled consultants who will grow with A&M to deliver tangible results and build long-lasting relationships, internally and externally. Our entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry.


The collaborative, supportive 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 runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Senior Director to be part of our Private Equity Performance Improvement practice within the Business Services sector. As a Senior Director, you will provide strategic leadership, drive business growth, and deliver exceptional client service to our private equity clients throughout the deal lifecycle with focus on post deal value creation.


Key Responsibilities:

Provide strategic leadership and vision to the Private Equity Performance Improvement practice, setting clear objectives and priorities to drive business growth and profitability. Lead and manage client engagements across business services sectors, serving as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor to private equity clients. Develop and execute comprehensive performance improvement strategies tailored to the specific needs of white-collar and blue-collar businesses pre and post-deal. Oversee pre-deal operational due diligence activities, leveraging industry expertise and best practices to assess target company performance and identify value creation opportunities. Lead post-deal integration efforts, collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement operational improvements, drive synergies, and maximize value for clients. Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships, managing key stakeholder interactions and ensuring the delivery of exceptional client service throughout the deal lifecycle. Proven capacity to effectively present a point of view in an engaging manner when interacting with clients. Drive business development initiatives, including client relationship management, market analysis, and proposal development, to expand the firm's footprint and drive revenue growth. Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence within the Private Equity Performance Improvement practice.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred. Experience in management consulting, private equity, or a related field, with a proven track record of success in driving performance improvement initiatives within the business services sector. Strong understanding of business services operations, processes, and key performance indicators. Demonstrated leadership capabilities, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams, drive business growth, and deliver exceptional client service. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively engage with clients, senior executives, and internal stakeholders. Proven ability to think strategically, analyze complex issues, and develop practical solutions to drive operational excellence and value creation. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with a high degree of adaptability, resilience, and integrity.

Why Join Us:

At Alvarez & Marsal, we offer a challenging and rewarding work environment where you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact and drive meaningful change for our clients. We are committed to investing in our people and providing opportunities for professional growth and development. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of private equity performance improvement in the business services sector.

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.