Alvarez & Marsal
Director / Senior Director, Quality & Risk Management (Global Transaction Advisory Group)
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Director / Senior Director, Quality & Risk Management
Global Transaction Advisory Group
Location London
About Alvarez & Marsal
Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and helping them reach their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who make a positive impact on our clients and the industry. Guided by our core values—Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—we foster a collaborative environment and engaging work that resonates with our people.
The Team
Join Alvarez & Marsal’s dynamic Global Transaction Advisory team. Our award-winning practice comprises over 1,000 professionals across 40+ offices globally, serving premium clients across diverse sectors. Our experts have positioned Alvarez & Marsal as a leader in financial due diligence and a top firm for building a rewarding career in transaction advisory.
We empower investors and lenders to secure deals by combining our firm’s extensive operational, industry, and functional insights with financial, accounting, and tax expertise. Focusing on critical deal drivers and root-cause problem-solving, we serve as the largest transaction advisory practice outside the Big Four, delivering value across the investment lifecycle.
How You Will Contribute
We seek an experienced Quality & Risk Management (Q&RM) professional for a Director or Senior Director role, with a focus on the EMEA region. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in financial due diligence and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead EMEA-specific consulting engagements, partnering with the Global Chief Risk Officer to ensure consistency and process optimization across the Global Transaction Advisory practice.
- Combine regional execution with global impact, advancing Q&RM best practices within the organisation.
- Proactively collaborate across teams and stakeholders to mobilise resources and deliver high-impact outcomes.
- Drive cross-border engagements (ideally multilingual) while maintaining high standards for integrity and quality.
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Responsibilities Include:
- Performing financial due diligence as an EMEA-based client-server within a Big Four-type environment.
- Consulting on contract, policy, and Q&RM processes.
- Leading quality reviews and developing Q&RM-specific training and tools.
- Designing, redesigning, and implementing Q&RM processes.
- Supporting practice integration and onboarding efforts.
The role demands a proactive, self-starter who values collaboration, autonomously resolving challenges, and is equally comfortable engaging with internal/external leaders.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Proven background in financial due diligence within the Big Four or equivalent firms.
- Cross-border and multi-regional experience.
- Professional certification (ACA / ACCA preferred).
- Strong experience in consulting roles, including client management and stakeholder engagement.
Core Competencies:
- Ability to lead Q&RM initiatives and integrate them into broader practices.
- Passionate about process improvement and maintaining high-quality deliverables.
- Demonstrated ability to train, mentor, and onboard teams to new standards.
- Commitment to a collaborative, results-driven culture.
Additional Assets:
- Multilingual proficiency.
- Deep understanding of transaction advisory and risk management frameworks.
The Johnny A&M Journey
At A&M, we champion performance development to ensure our people thrive. Our philosophy prioritises:
- Supportive mentorship and training.
- Performance-based growth through feedback and recognition.
- Meritocracy, where contributions drive advancement and rewards.
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Culture & Values
Our culture is rooted in our six core values:
- Integrity – Doing the right thing with purpose.
- Quality – Embracing excellence in every deliverable.
- Objectivity – Serving real needs, without bias.
- Fun – Cultural enjoyment that fuels resilience and creativity.
- Personal Reward – Celebrating and rewarding contributions.
- Inclusive Diversity – Reflecting a global workforce in our perspectives and culture.
Life at A&M provides opportunities to lead, learn, and leave a legacy. Early ownership of challenges and a focus on result-driven work ensure impact, whether big or small.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is committed to equal opportunity employment and ensures fair consideration across all aspects: employment, compensation, and development. The firm adheres to and values compliance with regulations protecting:
- Race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status.
- Sex/gender identity, gender expression (including transgender status).
- Sexual orientation, marital status.
- Military/veteran status, physical or mental disability.
- Genetic information or protected medical conditions.
- Political affiliation.
For more details or regional policies, visit A&M’s website.
Resume Submissions
A&M policy: We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless they are engaged solely for this [specific opening]. Any submissions from recruitment firms will be acknowledged with the understanding that A&M retains full discretion to hire without fee liability.
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