(Senior) Associate- Business Technology

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Direct message the job poster from Alvarez & MarsalCompanies, investors and government entities around the world turn to Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) for leadership, action and results. Privately held since its founding in 1983, A&M is a leading global professional services firm that provides advisory, business performance improvement and turnaround management services. When conventional approaches are not enough to create transformation and drive change, clients seek our deep expertise and ability to deliver practical solutions to their unique problems.With over 10,000 people providing services across six continents, we deliver tangible results for corporates, boards, private equity firms, law firms and government agencies facing complex challenges. Our senior leaders, and their teams, leverage A&M’s restructuring heritage to help companies act decisively, catapult growth and accelerate results. We are experienced operators, world-class consultants, former regulators and industry authorities with a shared commitment to telling clients what is really needed for turning change into a strategic business asset, managing risk and unlocking value at every stage of growthAbout the Digital & Technology Services (DTS) PracticeThis role sits within the EMEA Digital & Technology Services (DTS) practice, which focuses on six core areas of expertise: Digital Strategy, Digital Customer Experience, Data & Intelligence, Cyber Security, Smart Products & Assets, and Business Technology (BT).We take a holistic approach to digital services, encompassing Strategy, Customer Experience, Technology, and Data. Our positioning is at the intersection of strategy and execution (not slides and then gone, nor fingers on keyboards coding & testing or detailed customer journey designing), architecting the destination, orchestrating the delivery and navigating the change & transformation journey.Our Business Technology team works with private equity funds, corporates, and financial services clients across EMEA to:Realign the performance of the technology / IT function through operational restructuring to directly improve the earnings and cashflow within the business;Carry out effective technology and product due diligence pre-deal and provide necessary post deal services (Post Merger Integration, Separation, Carve-Out, 100-day planning);Shape and deliver enterprise-wide systems and online programs to deliver performance improvement via business transformation and/or cost reduction outcomes;Manage and develop technology (ERP, CRM, Business Intelligence assets and systems) to meet strategic and operational business requirements. This would include development of KPI’s and dashboards to provide better visibility to the underlying business;Take interim management positions for example (and depending on experience) CIO, CTO, IT Director, Program Manager etc.The RoleThis is an exciting opportunity to join a hands-on Business Technology team at the (Senior) Associate level in Paris. You will work closely with experienced colleagues in a flat team structure, supporting high-impact projects and engaging directly with CTOs, CIOs, and senior leadership teams.You willSupport workstreams within business transformation and IT strategy projectsAnalyze internal and external data, build financial models, and create structured reports and presentationsAssist in developing technology roadmaps, target operating models, and IT transformation strategiesSupport pre- and post-deal tech due diligence, IT carve-outs, and IT cost optimization projectsWork alongside senior experts across various industries to assess and improve IT architectures and infrastructuresContribute to practice development efforts, including knowledge sharing and drive initiativesRequirementsWe welcome candidates with the following qualifications:Consulting expertise – ability to frame business issues, analyze internal and external data, build financial models in Excel, and create clear presentations and reportsStrategic problem-solving – ability to work with international teams to develop actionable IT strategies and transformation initiativesProject execution – prior exposure to technology due diligence, IT M&A, or IT transformation projectsWhat We ValueStrong academic record, including financial and analytical acumenNative or fluent business-level French and EnglishAlmost 5 years of relevant experience in an international consultingInterest in areas such as ERP systems, enterprise applications, cloud platforms, infrastructure, cybersecurity, compliance, automation or generative AI (...)Familiarity with advising private equity firms or/and corporate clients at critical transformation pointsStrong attention to detail, ability to manage priorities effectively, and commitment to delivering results in a collaborative and high-performing environmentReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Alvarez & Marsal by 2xSeniority levelExecutiveEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionConsulting and Information TechnologyIndustriesBusiness Consulting and Services and IT Services and IT Consulting #J-18808-Ljbffr