Overview Description About Alvarez & Marsal (A&M): A global professional services firm with more than $2 billion in revenues, 11,000 staff and over 83 offices worldwide. Our Corporate Finance team has experience achieving impactful results for clients including founders, entrepreneurs, financial investors of all sizes, and market-leading corporations operating businesses across all industries globally. The Role Our clients operate in constantly evolving complex environments and seek advisors that can make a noticeable impact on their strategic agendas. A&M’s Corporate Finance team sits at the centre of the client agenda advising on mergers & acquisitions, divestitures, privatizations, joint ventures, portfolio optimization, capital structure, capital raising & capital markets and valuations. We are looking for an Analyst to join the team based in Milan and drive its growth and penetration in our chosen industries, and work with the most demanding clients at the senior management level throughout the transaction lifecycle. You will have the opportunity to build on your existing skills, learn new proficiencies and sectoral expertise and leverage your interest in key sectors. You will assist in growing our practice and in winning and executing business with ambitious clients across private equity, corporate and family-owned businesses in the Italian region. You will be an important member of a fast-growing team and will help shape our culture and values. The key elements of the role are : Key elements of the role Transaction origination and execution Playing a key role as part of the execution team for M&A mandates Being a core part of the origination team working across the pitching effort Operating as a keen multitasker in order to deliver on demanding timetables Working in close coordination with other teams of A&M within the region and internationally on both origination and execution Transaction management Along with the transaction team leader, take ownership of financial modelling and pricing with a focus on bringing real world insight to the analysis Support, in conjunction with other client advisors, all transactional documentation with a focus on transaction marketing materials Support the overall transaction process management (data room, other advisors, and coordination) Support in the preparation of valuation analyses, including public comparable, precedent transactions, discounted cashflow analysis, LBO / IRR analysis, etc. Monitoring news and developments in relation to targeted industries and client groups The Requirements You will be a high-energy individual and must like new challenges with true desire to grow professionally and personally. We would expect the successful candidate to bring : A high-grade bachelor’s degree (or equivalent / higher) from an accredited top-tier university in business, economics, sciences or a similar discipline; An MBA / CFA / CA / master’s degree from a top-tier university is preferable but not essential; Relevant experience in corporate finance and M&A would be essential at the Analyst level Demonstrable financial modelling skills and overall familiarity with Microsoft Office applications Ability to leverage technology to consistently deliver work in an effective and efficient manner Fluent business level Italian and English is essential. The successful candidate will demonstrate the following : Thrives in a fast-paced, challenging, and unpredictable environment Has the ability to project fun and a sense of achievement into the work that they do and team that they join Positive contribution to our culture and team values An unflinching desire for excellence in all aspects of their role Hands-on and non-hierarchical operator who is equally effective in managing up and down and relates well at all levels and cultures Driven by values and integrity, straight talker, builds confidence and leads by example Demonstrable ability to balance a high-level view with detail A natural ability to prioritize – especially in highly pressurized situations Autonomous – A&M has a flat structure with a self-sufficient culture Entrepreneurial spirit Why join A&M? 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. J-18808-Ljbffr