Data Analyst, Private Equity Performance Improvement
Alvarez & Marsal is a leading independent global professional services firm, specializing in providing turnaround management, performance improvement and corporate advisory services, is seeking to expand its Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) team. With more than 5,000 professionals based in 40 locations across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America, our firm excels in problem solving and value creation. Drawing on a strong operational heritage and hands-on-approach, our professionals work closely with organizations and stakeholders to help tackle complex business issues and maximize value.
A&M's Private Equity Performance Improvement Services (PEPI) practice, with offices throughout the US, focuses on serving upper middle market and large cap private equity firms who have engaged A&M to help improve operating results at their portfolio companies. The companies we serve are upper middle market in the $50 million to over $1 billion plus range.
Data Analyst
A&M is seeking a data analyst to bring their energy, passion and expertise to help PEPI leadership gain insights into the reporting and processes of the practice. The Data Analyst is an internal role within A&M's Private Equity Performance Improvement group, reporting directly to the CFO/COO of the practice. PEPI is a growing business targeting high growth in the next two to five years. We offer excellent opportunities for career advancement and building leadership skills.
Job Description
Create customized dashboards that turn practice data into meaningful summaries for the PEPI leadership teams and professional staff.
Apply financial knowledge to make key insights into the data
Use critical thinking skills to continuously improve reporting capabilities
Rethink current processes to improve efficiency and scalability
Liaise with A&M's corporate finance organization to obtain data and analysis in a timely and efficient manner
Partner with other business units to share best practices and benchmarks across the firm
Assist in the preparation of presentation materials for leadership meetings
Ad-hoc projects
Ideal candidate profile
A Bachelor's degree, preferably with combined studies in Information Systems and Finance or related business and technology field
2+ years of relevant experience
Applied proficiency with at least one programming/scripting language (Python or SQL)
Proficiency using data visualization tools such as Tableau or PowerBI
Exceptional project management skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Flexibility to work as both a team member in a collaborative setting and as an individual contributor
Ability to thrive and be effective in fast-paced settings
Diversity & Inclusion
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 work-guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity-are the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity and we foster inclusiveness. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way.
Voluntary Inclusion
It is Alvarez & Marsal's policy to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, pregnancy, marital status, family status, religion, national origin, age or disability or any other non-merit based factor in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
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