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About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.

A&M's Performance Canada, with offices in Toronto and Montreal, partners with corporate and private equity clients to drive sustainable improvements in operational performance and maximize value from transactions. Our professionals are aligned by service line, enabling deep functional expertise and tailored solutions that address each client's unique business challenges. Our core service offerings include:

• Performance Improvement
• Operational Due Diligence
• Merger Integration & Carve-outs

Performance Canada is a growing service line with ambitious targets over the next 2–4 years. We offer outstanding opportunities for career progression and leadership development. Our leadership team is committed to supporting your professional journey through structured development programs, comprehensive training, and opportunities for international business exposure.

A&M Performance Canada – Operational Due Diligence (ODD)

Join the Performance Improvement team at A&M Performance Canada and develop a broad, high-impact set of operational skills. You'll gain early exposure to high-profile clients and work alongside leading professionals in the field. From rapid assessments to in-depth evaluations, you'll play a critical role in leading and supporting complex Operational Due Diligence engagements across North America.

A&M's ODD practice takes a comprehensive, cross-functional approach to evaluating target companies, identifying operational risks, uncovering improvement opportunities, and validating value creation levers. Our integrated due diligence approach leverages deep operational, functional, and industry expertise to drive value throughout the investment lifecycle, covering key areas such as supply chain, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, IT, HR, and finance from pre-deal analysis through post-deal planning.

As you help corporate clients and private equity portfolio companies navigate transformation and achieve superior performance, you will gain valuable insight into how businesses evolve and succeed. You will also broaden your experience across industries and enjoy extensive opportunities to grow your career as part of a dynamic and fast-paced team.

Director, Operational Due Diligence – Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute operational due diligence (ODD) for potential acquisitions, with a focus on identifying operational risks, improvement opportunities, and value creation levers.
• Assess target company operations across key functional areas, including supply chain, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, sales and marketing, IT, HR, and finance.
• Analyze historical and projected performance data to evaluate operational efficiency, scalability, and alignment with the investment thesis.
• Identify and quantify synergies, dis-synergies, and one-time integration or separation costs to support transaction planning and valuation.
• Review management's synergy and value creation plans presented during merger discussions to validate assumptions and assess feasibility.
• Conduct site visits, management interviews, and document reviews to validate operational assumptions and evaluate organizational capabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including deal teams, financial diligence, and integration planning, to ensure consistency and alignment of findings.
• Support post-deal value creation efforts by translating diligence insights into actionable operational improvement initiatives.
• Perform industry research and benchmarking and gather financial and operational KPIs to incorporate external insights and challenge internal performance assumptions.
• Leverage deep experience in areas such as margin management, pricing strategy, product rationalization, sales and operations planning, sourcing and global supply chain optimization, organizational effectiveness, non-labor cost efficiency, process improvement, SG&A cost reduction, and working capital management.
• Provide hands-on leadership and guidance to delivery teams, ensuring high-quality execution and client satisfaction.
• Contribute to business development efforts, including proposal development and client pitches.
• Support talent development through coaching, staffing input, and mentorship.
• Participate in recruitment and retention initiatives.

Director, Operational Due Diligence – Qualifications:

• 12+ years of experience in industry, consulting, and/or private equity, with a strong focus on operational due diligence.
• Proven ability to assess operational performance, identify risks and opportunities, and translate findings into actionable insights.
• Deep expertise in at least one functional area, such as:
  • Pricing, margin, and mix optimization
  • Salesforce effectiveness
  • Marketing efficiency
  • Operations management and productivity
  • Supply chain and procurement
  • SG&A cost reduction
  • Organization optimization
  • Finance and Accounting Operations
  • Leadership engagement and stakeholder alignment
• Industry depth in sectors such as manufacturing, business services, consumer products, retail, quick-service restaurants, talent services, or environmental services is a strong plus.
• Experience working with private equity firms or portfolio companies is highly valued.
• Background in both professional services and corporate roles is a plus.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering, business, finance, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; strong analytical and presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced environments.
• Flexibility to travel primarily across Canada and the U.S.

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.

A&M is committed to providing an accessible recruitment process that meets our obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and any other applicable legislation. We strive to maintain a strong and dynamic workforce that fosters respect and inclusivity for applicants of all abilities. Should you have any accessibility need(s) and/or require accommodation during the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at [email protected] and we would be pleased to assist you.