About Alvarez & Marsal Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action- and results-oriented professionals in more than 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.
Description
Alvarez & Marsal’s Energy & Chemicals (A&M Energy) practice provides management consulting services to help companies improve performance through top‑line growth and bottom‑line expense management. We partner with our clients to identify opportunities, enhance efficiencies, and maintain a competitive advantage. We deliver operational, consulting, and industry expertise to management and investors seeking to accelerate performance, overcome challenges, and maximize value.
Our lean, fast‑paced, entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients. We encourage our professionals to live our values of integrity, quality, objectivity, fun, personal reward, and inclusive diversity daily and to embrace diverse experiences with clients and colleagues.
The Team
A&M values results‑oriented leadership and strong people skills. We put a premium on individuals with the right experience who can deliver the most value. Additionally, we provide frequent opportunities to take on greater responsibility and always support employees in their professional development. At A&M, you will work alongside world‑class consultants and former industry executives to deliver gold‑standard work for our clients. A successful candidate will enjoy an environment that emphasizes entrepreneurship and minimal hierarchy and bureaucracy.
How You Will Contribute
As we continue to expand, A&M Energy is seeking Directors with experience in the Oil and Gas industry, specifically in the Offshore, Midstream, and/or Downstream space. These Directors will support our private‑equity and corporate clients, leading and delivering high‑stake projects across the following types of projects:
- Strategy & Portfolio Management: Portfolio Strategy; Strategy Deployment; Capital Planning & Allocation; Value Chain Optimization; Risk Management
- Transaction Support: Commercial/Operational due diligence; Carve‑Out Assessment; Transaction Planning and Execution; Synergy Assessment and Capture; Integration Planning and Execution; Carve‑out
- Operational Improvement: Production Management; Capital Efficiency Improvement; Rapid Cost Takeout; End‑to‑End Process Innovation; Execution Efficiency; Supply Chain Optimization; Turnaround & Maintenance Execution
- Commercial, Pricing, Marketing: Market Assessment and Due Diligence; Value/Price Realization; Segmentation & Pricing; Commercial Modeling
- Organization & Culture: Culture; Operating Model and Org Design; Lean Improvement; Change Management
Key Responsibilities
- Lead or contribute to projects in the areas listed above for private‑equity and corporate clients in the Oil & Gas sectors
- Lead multiple workstreams or entire smaller‑scale engagements
- Set the direction for planning and scoping of work on engagements
- Determine client needs by supplementing the standard assessment techniques and tools with innovative approaches
- Evaluate and validate analysis and develop recommendations for the client in the context of the overall engagement
- Implement and oversee the quality of deliverables
- Effectively manage the team and day‑to‑day relationships to ensure exceptional performance
- Participate in the development and presentation of proposals for business‑development activities
- 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
Required Skillset
- Proven experience in management consulting with a focus on transaction support, commercial excellence, operational improvement, and/or capital efficiencies
- Familiarity or knowledge across the Oil & Gas value chain, specifically in Offshore, Midstream and/or Downstream space
- Ability to structure ambiguous problems and develop clear, insightful frameworks
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with strong slide‑writing and storytelling capabilities
- Deep knowledge of or experience working in the Oil & Gas industry
- Strong analytical capabilities with proficiency in Excel; familiarity with PowerPoint, research databases, AI, and modeling
- MBA is a plus
- Exposure to private‑equity and large corporate clients is a strong advantage
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented setting
- Comfortable with domestic and international travel
Qualifications
- 7–10+ years of relevant experience in management consulting, private equity, or corporate roles focusing on transaction support, commercial excellence, operational excellence, and/or capital efficiencies
- Demonstrated experience in the Oil & Gas industry, either via consulting engagements or in‑house roles
- Proven ability to structure ambiguous problems, develop market frameworks, and synthesize findings into actionable insights
- Strong slide‑writing and storytelling skills, building client‑ready deliverables and communicating 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
- Track record of managing client engagements, owning deliverables, leading client communication, and contributing to business development (e.g., proposals, relationship building)
- 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 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. Eligible full‑time employees are entitled to healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages, and a 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary contribution. Paid time off includes vacation, personal days, 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. The salary range is $150,000–$210,000 annually, dependent on education, experience, skills, and geography. A&M offers a discretionary bonus program based on individual and firm performance. Please consult your recruiter for details.
Inclusive Diversity
A&M’s entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. Our collaborative environment, guided by core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity, is why our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity and foster inclusiveness, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Alvarez & Marsal promotes equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms without discrimination on any protected basis. Employees and applicants can find A&M policy statements and additional information by region here.
Unsolicited Resumes from Third‑Party Recruiters
We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third‑party recruiters unless they are engaged for a specific opening. Any employment agency or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that A&M may hire the applicant at its discretion without any fee owed.
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