COMPANY OVERVIEW

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global professional services firm with $3bn+ revenue, 11,000+ staff and over 85 offices worldwide. Known for its turnaround and interim management, performance improvement and business advisory services, A&M delivers specialist operational, consulting and industry expertise to management and investors seeking to accelerate performance, overcome challenges and maximize value across the corporate and investment lifecycles. Founded in 1983, the firm is known for its distinctive restructuring heritage, hands-on approach and relentless focus on execution and results.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Essential:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics, Management, Finance or a closely related field.
• Proven experience in project management and business development, ideally extensively within major corporations, consulting or related professional services industries.
• Previous experience in areas such as economic analysis, energy policy advice, economic policy, capital strategy, corporate strategy, transaction advice, asset management, and project excellence.
• Economic, Financial and operational modelling experience.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of global Economic Trends
• Energy Market modelling experience [including but not limited to modeling software as Plexos or similar]
• Strong understanding of project and programme management principles. Demonstrated ability to analyze complex situations and develop solutions, emphasizing creativity and critical thinking.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of articulating ideas to diverse audiences and continuously able to expand their internal and external professional network
• Willingness to travel as required.
• Self-starter with strong business acumen and a results-driven approach able to adapt and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment recognizing new opportunities
• Experience with internal project leadership of small teams and the ability to mentor junior staff.Desirable:
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for interactions with senior management, clients, and colleagues.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with ambition and risk appetite.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Developing client management skills and aptitude for business development and negotiation.

A&M INFRA is further expanding in Europe and broadening our service offerings ,and we are looking to recruit a Director to join our fast growing London-based practice with a focus on Economics. Working alongside some of the industry’s brightest minds and most experienced colleagues, you will have an active role in the development and execution of client assignments and contributing to our success. As a senior member of the team, you can expect responsibility for delivering assignments to clients involved in complex infrastructure and capital projects. Such assignments range from helping clients make informed investment decisions, develop strategies and responding to economic policies and regulations, through to the successful delivery of projects, transformations and turnarounds. You will support business development activities, support strategies, manage projects and client relationships, and the development of earlier-in-career team members. A key aspect of this role will be to develop and grow the Economics and Market modeling expertise (particularly in the Energy sector) for A&M Infra and embedding into the wider A&M suite of services. Reporting to senior leadership, you will help ensure with paramount importance that we deliver timely and quality advice to our clients.

Activities and Responsibilities:

• Lead the execution of project workstreams, demonstrating expertise and effectively managing core components of projects including work plan, staffing, deadlines and scope or budget issues
• Conduct meetings and presentations with clients, as well as internal managerial and executive stakeholders, showcasing proficiency and confidence in discussing project matters.
• Collaborate with teams and clients, keeping abreast of client business issues, industry and market developments
• Develop and grow the Economics and Energy Market modeling expertise for A&M Infra. Contribute to embedding Market models into the A&M Infra suite of services.
• Expands relationships within client organization; may often be primary project contact
• Participate in industry events and associations to broaden professional connections develops strong network and personal brand
• Contribute to the identification and pursuit of new business prospects, aligned with the strategic goals of I&CP and other Business Units. Recognize and communicate add-on and/or cross- business opportunities and product offerings
• Drive project analyses, propose actionable plans, and exhibit strong decision-making capabilities.
• Demonstrate leadership qualities while effectively guiding project delivery to produce “client- ready” deliverables.
• Contribute to economic practice development by supporting production and marketing of economic insights, externally and internally.