About Alvarez & Marsal
Alvarez & Marsal (A&M;) is a global professional services firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action- and results-oriented professionals across more than 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients’ most complex challenges, delivering practical solutions that drive sustainable results.

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About Alvarez & Marsal
Alvarez & Marsal (A&M;) is a global professional services firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action- and result-oriented professionals across more than 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients’ most complex challenges, delivering practical solutions that drive sustainable results.
Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who make a tangible impact for clients and shape our industry. Guided by our core values - Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity - A&M; offers a highly collaborative environment with engaging, high-impact work.
The Team - Performance Improvement
A&M;’s Performance Improvement Practice partners with Private Equity and Corporate clients globally to deliver end-to-end support across the investment lifecycle. Our work spans pre- and post-M&A; engagements, operational and cost transformation, supply chain and manufacturing excellence, turnaround and restructuring, interim management, and CFO-level finance leadership support.
We differentiate ourselves through our results-driven mindset, hands-on execution, and ability to provide leadership in complex, high-stakes situations. As the practice continues to grow rapidly across Australia, this is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing team delivering meaningful impact.
How You Will Contribute
As a Senior Associate within the Performance Improvement Practice, you will support multiple high-profile and complex engagements, delivering rapid,



tangible results with a focus on bottom-line improvement. Your responsibilities will include:

- Conducting comprehensive research and analysis: Execute structured research and data analysis using primary and secondary sources to identify key themes, trends, and insights aligned to project hypotheses and client objectives.
- Developing financial models: Build and review detailed financial and operational models, applying robust quality assurance controls to ensure accuracy, reliability, and insightful outputs that support data-driven decision-making.
- Producing high-quality client deliverables: Synthesize complex analyses into clear, concise, and compelling presentations, reports, and other client materials that effectively communicate findings and recommendations.
- Supporting business development: Contribute to proposals, thought leadership, and industry or company analyses by identifying client needs, helping shape tailored solutions, and articulating A&M;’s value proposition.
- Collaborating across teams: Build strong working relationships within the Performance Improvement practice and across A&M;, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications
We are seeking high-performing individuals with:

- 3-5 years’ experience in a consulting or professional services environment with at least one promotion.
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, or a related quantitatively focused discipline with strong academic performance
- Strong analytical capabilities with logical,



structured thinking and creative problem-solving skills
- Ability to extract meaningful insights from large, incomplete, or unstructured data sets
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams concurrently
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage at all levels—from operational teams to senior executives
- Highly developed interpersonal and teamwork skills with a results-oriented, entrepreneurial mindset
- Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint capabilities
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Willingness to travel as required

Successful Candidates Typically Demonstrate

- High energy, autonomy, and a self-starter mentality
- Comfort operating in fast-paced, challenging, and ambiguous environments
- A professional yet approachable style, bringing enthusiasm and a sense of achievement to their work
- Ability to relate effectively across cultures and seniority levels
- Strong personal integrity and values-driven decision-making
- The capacity to balance high-level strategic thinking with detailed execution
- Exceptional prioritisation skills, particularly under pressure

Your Journey at A&M;
At A&M;, our people are our greatest asset. We invest heavily in your professional and personal development through continuous feedback, on-the-job learning, and a merit-based performance culture. You’ll have access to challenging work, top-tier colleagues, and meaningful career progression opportunities within an entrepreneurial environment.
We also prioritise well-being, offering benefits and resources to support you both professionally and personally. Our people consistently cite the growth opportunities, team-oriented culture, and the enjoyment of working together as highlights of life at A&M.;

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📌 Senior Associate/Manager - Performance Improvement (Sydney)
🏢 Alvarez & Marsal
📍 Sydney