Senior Associate, ESG(CDD)

Job Description Description About Alvarez & Marsal Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting 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 problems and assisting them in reaching their full potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging workguided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversityare why our people love working at A&M. For details, please visit the company website: www.alvarezandmarsal.com The Team At Alvarez & Marsal (A&M), we are evolving how sustainability is applied in dealmakingintegrating ESG considerations directly into the commercial and financial heart of our due diligence work. Our Sustainability-Aligned Commercial Due Diligence (CDD) approach gives you the chance to work on high-impact transactions while building differentiated skills that connect traditional market and financial insights with sustainability-driven value creation. This role is ideal for experienced CDD professionals who want to deepen their commercial expertise while shaping the next generation of transaction advisory. How You Will Contribute As a Senior Associate, ESG, you will: - Deliver end-to-end elements of Sustainability-Aligned CDD engagements, including market sizing, competitive benchmarking, customer analysis, operational review, and financial performance evaluation. - Analyse P&L components from a commercial perspective, identifying drivers of revenue, gross margin, operating costs, and capital expenditures. - Review and leverage client materials such as Confidential Information Memoranda (CIM), Financial Due Diligence (FDD), Commercial Due Diligence (CDD), Operational Due Diligence (ODD), and other reports to build a robust commercial thesis. - Develop and manage detailed information request lists, track responses, and review Virtual Data Room (VDR) materials to extract relevant insights. - Conduct management and client interviews to gather both commercial and sustainability-relevant information. - Integrate sustainability-linked themes into commercial assessments, identifying opportunities and risks relevant to the investment thesis. - Work closely with Managers, MDs, and clients to ensure project milestones are met with high-quality outputs. - Prepare clear, structured deliverablesincluding proposals, PoVs, and client presentationsto support project outcomes and future opportunities. - Coordinate with internal teams to meet deadlines, manage timelines, and maintain project documentation. - Handle unstructured requests and adapt quickly to changing client priorities and compressed deadlines. - Support thought leadership initiatives, contributing sector insights and value creation ideas for client engagements. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree (MBA is a plus) from a top-tier institution. - 38 years of relevant experience, with direct end-to-end involvement in multiple CDDs. - Mandatory: prior experience in PE/Corporate M&A CDD from buy-side and/or sell-side perspectives. - Sector exposure in Industrials, Consumer Goods, and Business Services highly preferred; additional exposure to related sub-industries a plus. - Experience from Big 4 Transaction Advisory teams or MBB firms is a strong plus. - Advanced Excel skills (analysis, modelling) and strong PowerPoint skills (storyboarding, impactful visuals). - Strong organizational skills to manage timelines, requests, and multiple priorities. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills for stakeholder engagement. 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. Inclusive Diversity 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 workguided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversityare the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity, and we foster inclusiveness, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way. Equal Opportunity Employer It is Alvarez & Marsal's practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws. 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