Assistant Director - Transaction Advisory Group - Financial Services

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals. 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.

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals. 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 Global Transaction Advisory Group (TAG) is a market‑leading practice that supports private equity funds, corporates, and financial institutions throughout the transaction lifecycle. Our Financial Services Transaction Services team in Paris advises clients on acquisitions, disposals, refinancings, and strategic transactions across the financial services sector, including banking, insurance, asset management, fintech, payments, and specialty finance.

The Paris team operates within a highly entrepreneurial and collaborative environment, working closely with colleagues across Restructuring, Operational Due Diligence, Valuation, Tax, and Performance Improvement. Our professionals are exposed to high‑profile domestic and cross‑border transactions, direct client interaction, and accelerated career progression opportunities.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and dynamic Transaction Financial Services platform within one of the fastest‑growing advisory firms globally.

How you will contribute

As an Assistant Director within the Financial Services Transaction Services team, you will lead financial due diligence engagements for private equity and corporate clients while managing project teams and developing strong client relationships.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading buy‑side and sell‑side financial due diligence engagements for financial services clients
• Managing day‑to‑day project execution including quality of deliverables, timelines, and team coordination
• Analysing historical and forecast financial information to identify key business drivers, risks, and transaction considerations
• Reviewing quality of earnings, net assets, capital adequacy, liquidity, and other financial metrics relevant to financial services businesses
• Assessing regulatory and sector‑specific considerations impacting transactions
• Preparing and reviewing client deliverables, reports, presentations, and key transaction analyses
• Managing client relationships and acting as a primary point of contact during engagements
• Coordinating with cross‑functional A&M teams including Tax, Valuation, Operational Due Diligence, and Restructuring professionals
• Coaching and developing junior team members while contributing to a collaborative and high‑performance culture
• Supporting business development initiatives including proposals, pitches, networking, and market activities

Qualifications

• Graduated from a leading “Grande Ecoles” in Business and/or Engineering, or equivalent.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience within Transaction Services, Deals Advisory, Audit, or Consulting with significant exposure to financial services clients
• Strong understanding of financial due diligence methodologies and transaction processes
• Experience across financial services sectors such as banking, insurance, asset management, fintech, specialty finance, or payments
• Strong financial analysis and problem‑solving capabilities
• Excellent project management and team leadership skills
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both French and English. Additional European language skills, including Dutch, German, Swedish, Italian, or Spanish, are highly desirable

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.