Senior Direcotor - London, United Kingdom - Alvarez and Marsal

Alvarez and Marsal

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London, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Description

Business Unit:
Financial Services Improvement (FSI)

This role sits within the FSI team at Alvarez and Marsal in London.

Our FSI practice assists financial institutions seeking organic or inorganic growth opportunities, requiring restructuring, or seeking to conduct strategic reviews.

Working directly with our client's management, A&M's involvement reassures all stakeholders that the company is taking important steps to address its problems and maximise value.

We work with clients across the FS including; Banks, Private Equity investors, Regulatory authorities, Insurers, Wealth and Asset Managers, and other specialised FS firms.

A&M's FSI professionals work on some of the world's most high-profile cases in a rapidly transforming financial services landscape, striving for game-changing solutions that provide impactful long-term change.

Our global team is comprised of seasoned financial services executives from diverse backgrounds, former senior industry executives, financial institution regulators, and highly skilled consultants.

Purpose of the role:

An opportunity exists for an Insurance / Asset Management / Wealth Management experienced professional Senior Director level based in our London office.

Entrenched in the challenges that the Insurance / Asset Management / Wealth Management sector faces in today's challenging market conditions, the successful hire will be experienced in designing solutions, conducting strategic reviews or business diagnostics, executing change delivery, and solutions that address businesses' critical issues.

Key responsibilities:

Proactively supporting the development of a robust plan to generate deal flow and generate sustained repeat business;
Acting as a delivery Senior Director for PI services to the Insurance / Asset Management / Wealth Management industry, as well as a potential market maker;
Leading rapid diagnostic and strategic transformation programmes that improve the business of today as well as enable the business of tomorrow;
Coordinating with the broader European FS A&M team, developing a joined up go to market plan, leading international project teams, as well as developing the brand;
Advising clients on problem areas recommending solutions and providing technical advice;
Working closely with senior stakeholders in the client's business and with professionals from leading financial institutions;
Leading initiatives within the broader EMEA Performance Improvement team including mentoring, knowledge sharing, etc. to embed the A&M culture and values.

Requirements for this position:

Successful track record within a wellestablished consulting business

- from a top-tier strategy firm to a leading specialist and/or niche advisory firm or 'Big 4' consultancy;

Established leadership experience, within the above outlined advisory background;
An expert exposure to the Insurance / Asset Management / Wealth Management space from a Performance Improvement angle and a relevant market network;
Demonstrable track record in converting business contacts and leads into sustainable, profitable revenue streams;
Bring experience in managing teams, as well as working across multiple locations across UK and internationally ideally, including thirdparty and inhouse teams;
Must be fluent in English (verbal & written). Any additional European language skills would be highly desirable;
At least a Bachelor's or equivalent degree from an accredited university.

Why A&M?

Companies, investors, lenders and government entities around the world turn to Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) when conventional approaches are not enough to activate change and achieve results.

Privately-held since 1983, A&M is a leading global professional services firm that delivers performance improvement, turnaround management and business advisory services to organizations seeking to transform operations, catapult growth and accelerate results through decisive action.

Our senior professionals are experienced operators, world-class consultants and industry veterans who draw upon the firm's restructuring heritage to help leaders turn change into a strategic business asset, manage risk and unlock value at every stage.

Diversity & Inclusion:

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