Analyst, Data Analytics – Transaction Services, Birmingham
As an Analyst in the GTA team within Transaction Advisory Group (TAG), you will have the opportunity to work with our highly motivated and effective team of professionals on a variety of interesting projects across many industries, including manufacturing, distribution, consumer, retail, restaurants, industrial services, healthcare, software & technology and financial services. You will gain exposure to our integrated due diligence approach that goes beyond traditional quality of earning analyses and focuses on key value drivers for sponsors and lenders.
How You Will Contribute
* Assist with core transaction analytics, helping to identify key financial performance and operating trends as well as insights through applied data analytics.
* Assess the quality of the target company’s financial and operational datasets.
* Analyze underlying financial statement performance drivers via key transactional and operational data; clean, transform, and model data into meaningful information used to drive discussions with target management through observations to insights and conclusions.
* Conduct detailed data analysis to support transaction advisory services such as vendor and buyer financial due diligence, exit-readiness, financial reporting missions.
* Collaborate with senior team members to develop data-driven insights and recommendations for clients.
* Utilize advanced data analytics tools and techniques to analyze large datasets and identify key trends and patterns.
* Prepare comprehensive investigative analysis, assist in the construction of deal-oriented reports and presentations using data visualization tools to communicate findings to clients and stakeholders.
* Assist in the development and implementation of data analytics strategies to enhance the effectiveness of transaction advisory services.
* Participate in meetings and conference calls with target company management and with client personnel.
Qualifications
* Eligibility to work in the UK.
* 2:1 or higher undergraduate degree in STEM, Computer Science, Economics or a related field of study.
* A-level (or equivalent) minimum grades of ABB.
* Business level English is a pre‑requisite; other European languages are desirable.
* Strong analytical skills with experience in data analysis and financial modeling.
* Proficiency in ETL and data analytics tools such as Alteryx, SQL, Python, R or similar.
* Experience in a data visualization tool such as Tableau, PowerBI, Qlik or similar is a plus.
* Prior experience in transaction advisory services or a related field is a plus.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills.
* Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Alvarez & Marsal’s practice is to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws.
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