Senior Associate - Integration & Separation

Location: New York

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally.

There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.The Integration & Separation Senior Associate leads client engagements across the M&A lifecycle, focusing on integration, separation, and synergy realization for both private equity and corporate clients. This role involves managing strategic workshops, evaluating Transitional Service Agreements (TSAs), identifying operational gaps, and driving value creation through synergy capture and cost optimization.

Job Responsibilities Performs analysis related to integration or separation planning, including functional readiness and transition considerations.

Supports development of integration and separation plans, timelines, and workplans.

Participates in client meetings and working sessions to gather information and validate assumptions.

Prepares client-ready materials and supports synthesis of engagement findings.

Coaches associates and supports review of junior team members’ work.

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
1–6 years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting M&A integration, separation, or transformation initiatives.

Additional Role Expectations Travel:
As required.

Peak Periods:
Increased workload during active execution phases.

Scheduling:
Flexibility to meet client deadlines.

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. Learn more about our total rewards at .We believe flexibility and in-person connection both play an important role in how we work and grow. Most roles at RSM follow a hybrid workstyle, which means team members are aligned to an RSM office and come together in person when it best supports clients, teams, development or relationship-building.

Some roles may be virtual or primarily on-site based on role requirements, team priorities and client needs.

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