Manager / Director - Energy & Chemicals Practice, Strategy & Commercial Diligence

Posted: Saturday, 19 July 2025
Valid Thru: Monday, 18 August 2025
Index Requested on: 07/19/2025 19:12:50
Indexed on: 07/19/2025 19:12:50

Location: Houston, TX, 77001, US

Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Alvarez & Marsal Corporate Performance Improvement, LLC is hiring!

Description:

Description

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.

The Team

As we continue to expand, A& M Energy is seeking Managers and Directors with experience in commercial due diligence, market studies, and strategy consulting to support our growing transaction and strategic advisory work. This role will support private equity and corporate clients evaluating investment opportunities, entering new markets, or assessing portfolio performance across the energy and chemicals space.

You will be responsible for leading and delivering high-stakes projects including commercial diligence engagements, market assessments, competitive landscape reviews, growth strategy development, and go-to-market analysis.

How you will contribute
  • Lead or contribute to commercial due diligence and market study engagements for private equity and corporate clients in the energy and chemicals sectors
  • Develop market models, industry forecasts, and competitive assessments that inform investment decisions or strategic direction
  • Structure complex problems, develop strategic frameworks, and synthesize insights into clear, actionable recommendations
  • Build client-ready slides and presentations that tell a compelling and data-backed story
  • Interface directly with client stakeholders, including investment professionals and corporate executives
  • Collaborate closely with internal teams, sector experts, and clients to deliver high-quality work under tight timelines
  • Support business development efforts through proposal development, thought leadership, and client relationship building


Qualifications
  • Proven experience in management consulting with a focus on commercial due diligence, market studies, or corporate strategy
  • Ability to structure ambiguous problems and develop clear, insightful frameworks
  • Exceptional communication skills-both written and verbal-with strong slide writing and storytelling capabilities
  • Deep knowledge of or experience working in the energy and/or chemicals industry
  • Strong analytical capabilities with proficiency in Excel; familiarity with PowerPoint, research databases, and basic modeling
  • MBA is a plus
  • Exposure to private equity clients or deal environments is a strong advantage
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting
  • Comfortable with travel
  • 5-10+ years of relevant experience in management consulting, private equity, or corporate strategy roles with a focus on commercial due diligence, market assessments, or strategic growth projects
  • Demonstrated experience in the energy and/or chemicals industry, either through consulting engagements or in-house roles (upstream, midstream, downstream, refining, utilities, renewables, or chemicals)
  • Proven ability to structure ambiguous problems, develop market frameworks, and synthesize findings into actionable insights
  • Strong slide-writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to build client-ready deliverables and communicate complex ideas clearly
  • High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with market research databases and financial modeling is a plus
  • Client-facing experience required; ability to present to and engage with senior stakeholders effectively
  • For Manager level: Experience leading workstreams or small teams, contributing to client presentations, and supporting project delivery in a collaborative environment
  • For Director level: Proven track record of managing entire client engagements, owning deliverables, leading client communication, and contributing to business development (e.g., proposals, relationship building)
  • Exposure to private equity clients or M& A transaction environments strongly preferred
  • MBA preferred but not required
  • Entrepreneurial mindset, attention to detail, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting


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.

Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings' fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD& D, and disability coverages at rates determined from time to time as well as a 401(k) retirement plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive a discretionary contribution to their 401(k) from Alvarez & Marsal. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy-two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type. Click here for more information regarding A& M's benefits programs.

The salary range for Manager is $135, 000-$160, 000 annually and Director is $150, 000-$210, 000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A& M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.

Alvarez & Marsal recruits on an ongoing basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) that they are qualified for and that are of interest to them.

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  • high school

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