Head of Operations – Global Valuation Services; GVS

About Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 professionals across 40 countries. We take a hands‑on approach to solving client problems and helping them reach their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact clients and shape the industry.

The Team: GVS is a separately managed business unit of Alvarez & Marsal Holdings, LLC, providing a full range of independent valuation services through three primary channels—corporates, asset managers and attorneys. Founded in 2012, GVS currently has over 250 employees globally and operates in the U.S., Canada, Europe (UK, Netherlands, Germany, France, Spain), UAE, Australia and South America.

How You Will Contribute:
The COO is responsible for the following:

• Assisting the Global Practice Leader, Regional Leaders and Executive Committee in developing and implementing the global practice growth strategy, advising on all operational matters and translating objectives into actionable plans
• Developing, maintaining and optimizing activities and policies specific to finance, talent, learning & development, information technology and risk management across all service lines and geographies
• Managing all aspects of practice geographic expansion, serving as the primary knowledge base for regional legal and regulatory compliance
• Coordinating global practice operations within GVS, other A&M business units and Global People Organization (GPO)
• Periodically liaising with other geographies to directly communicate practice and firm‑wide strategies and initiatives, solicit feedback and measure the practice “pulse”
• Addressing ad‑hoc operational matters with appropriate urgency and providing leadership, mentoring and direction to direct reports within the Operations Team

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience, ideally within a similar operational or client‑service role within another A&M business unit or an independent accounting, valuation, or professional services consulting firm
• Direct experience dealing with client contracting issues
• Ability to project with authority when interacting with staff and Managing Directors, and communicate effectively and persuasively in oral and written forms
• Direct experience with web‑based tools such as Power BI, Microsoft Office and SAP
• Developing and utilizing analytical tools to draw conclusions from financial data and collaborating with corporate FP&A functions to inform strategic decisions

Location:

The ideal location is in the U.S. or Europe, with the ability to be in office no less than three days per week and flexibility for some travel.

:
Alvarez & Marsal offers a competitive compensation package, including a discretionary bonus program, healthcare plans, life and disability coverage, a 401(k) retirement savings plan with employee matching and paid time off. For more information, please refer to the A&M benefits program.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Alvarez & Marsal is an equal‑opportunity employer and embraces diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected characteristics in accordance with applicable laws.