Operational Due Diligence - Senior Associate - Transaction Advisory - Canada

Alvarez & Marsal

3mo ago

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Job
Full-time
Mid & Senior Level
Banking & Finance
Toronto

Requirements

A minimum of 4-7+ years of experience in a top tier strategy firm, leading specialist and/or niche advisory firm or ‘Big 4’ consultancy, specializing in merger integration, business transformation, and change management
Experience in operational due diligence and performance improvement is considered a plus
A recent track record of successfully delivering major merger integration & carve-outs assignments at pre- and post-dealMust be Private Equity Industry Savvy with established experience of working with Private Equity backed portfolio companies
Deep functional and hands on expertise in one or more of the following areas:
Pricing/ Margin/ Mix optimization
Salesforce effectiveness
Marketing optimization
Operations management, productivity
Supply Chain/ Procurement
SG&A cost reduction
HR/ Organizational structure and effectiveness
Finance & Accounting operations
Leadership and stakeholder involvement
Communications planning and management
Knowledge management and transfer
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business, engineering, accounting and/or related major, MBA preferred.
High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong project management skills
Flexibility to work as both a team member in a collaborative setting and as an individual contributor
Ability to thrive and be effective in fast-paced settings

Responsibilities

Working on pre- and post-deal engagements, including merger integration & carve-outs, operational due diligence, and performance improvement.
Developing detailed and robust methodology to ensure that the in the first 100 days total clarity and ownership is created throughout the organization, a clear path to delivering the growth and cost reduction developed and the identified quick wins delivered.
Supporting workstreams or a focus area within the Integration Management Office (IMO) – Synergies, TSAs, Blueprinting, Day 1 Readiness, Executive Reporting, Integration Roadmap, Communications, Organizational Design.
Day 1 and Day 100 Planning, execution and driving performance improvement in key areas:
Strategic planning
Operational optimization /consolidation
Back office consolidation
Supply chain
IT / reporting integration
Customer and channel management
Tracking progress against Day 1 and Day 100 objectives and adjusting integration strategies or personnel as required
Determining and quantifying potential carve-out implications and conducting comprehensive discussions with management and their advisors.
Assessing and quantifying potential synergies, dis-synergies, one-time costs, and savings that could be generated by the combination of target and buyer.
Supporting the post-acquisition work to ensure that the value creation opportunities were realized in full and in the shortest possible time.
Conducting initial rapid diagnostic into a company's immediate and future major operational issues, product profitability, cost base, manufacturing processes and options for performance improvement.
Supporting PE firms to ensure their portfolio companies have credible plans and the ability to execute and deliver the financial results required.
Contribute strongly to business development activity including developing successful pitches and selling, on from the initial “diagnostic” project phase into implementation work.

FAQs

What industries will I be working with as a Senior Associate in Operational Due Diligence?

As a Senior Associate in Operational Due Diligence, you will have the opportunity to work with a variety of industries including manufacturing, distribution, consumer, retail, business and industrial services, healthcare, software & technology, energy, and financial services.

What does the integrated due diligence approach entail?

The integrated due diligence approach combines deep operational, functional, and industry expertise with Big Four quality financial accounting and tax services to drive value throughout the investment lifecycle for clients. It goes beyond traditional quality of earning analyses and focuses on key value drivers for sponsors and lenders.

Alvarez & Marsal

Leading global professional services firm

Consulting

Industry

5001-10,000

Employees

1983

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Companies, investors and government entities around the world turn to Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) when conventional approaches are not enough to drive change and achieve results. Privately held since its founding in 1983, A&M is a leading global professional services firm that provides advisory, business performance improvement and turnaround management services. A&M’s leadership is about a bias towards action and the willingness to tell clients what we think is needed. Our restructuring heritage sharpens our ability to act decisively. Clients select us for our deep expertise and ability to create and deliver practical, rather than theoretical, solutions to their unique problems in addition to our independence/objectivity. These are the core differences that distinguish us from other management consulting firms. With over 8,000 people across six continents, we deliver tangible results for corporates, boards, private equity firms, law firms and government agencies facing complex challenges. Our senior leaders, and their teams, help organizations transform operations, catapult growth and accelerate results through decisive action. Comprised of experienced operators, world-class consultants, former regulators and industry authorities, A&M leverages its restructuring heritage to turn change into a strategic business asset, manage risk and unlock value at every stage of growth.