Director - Capital Markets and Financial Markets Infrastructure

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving clients' problems and helping them reach their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact clients and shape the industry. Our core values are Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity.

The Team

Alvarez & Marsal’s Financial Services Industry group partners with financial services firms and private investors to drive results, create value, and unlock opportunities at every stage of growth. Through deals, disruption, and distress solutions, we collaborate with clients to catalyze growth and profitability, navigate industry challenges, and harness rapid technological changes that drive market advantage. We provide end-to-end portfolio and M&A services; deliver innovation, revenue growth, and efficiency through business transformation; and execute rapid solutions to turn around businesses. Clients receive bottom-line results through action-oriented leadership and success-aligned fee arrangements, delivered by our global team of turnaround experts, industry operators, digital leaders, and regulatory specialists.

How you will contribute

You are a seasoned strategy consultant with a strong foundation in Financial Services and a reputation for delivering results. Trusted by senior executives to navigate disruption, you bring structure to ambiguity, clarity to complexity, and action to strategy. You thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments and are excited by the opportunity to lead transformation across Capital Markets and Financial Markets Infrastructure. You’re ready for a high-impact role where you’ll work closely with C-level clients and internal leaders to drive growth, operational improvement, and innovation.

This is a hybrid, in-office role based in New York or Boston.

The work

Lead engagements end-to-end, overseeing planning, execution, and delivery across multiple workstreams.

Manage client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor and ensuring alignment of project delivery with client expectations and strategic goals.

Drive strategic problem-solving, synthesizing data and insights into clear, actionable recommendations.

Present findings and value-driven insights to senior client stakeholders with clarity and confidence.

Support business development, including proposal development, client pitches, and identifying new whitespace opportunities.

Shape client agendas, using industry perspective and strategic acumen to influence outcomes.

Develop IP and thought leadership, staying ahead of industry shifts in fintech, AI, and digital innovation.

Mentor and develop junior team members, providing hands-on coaching and fostering a high-performing, collaborative culture.

Contribute to firm growth by bringing new ideas, building capabilities, and expanding our footprint in the Financial Services sector.

Qualifications

8+ years of experience in strategy consulting, preferably at a top-tier firm (MBB, Big 4 Strategy, or equivalent).

Deep expertise across Financial Services sectors, including :

Capital Markets

Financial Markets Infrastructure (e.g., exchanges, custodians, data providers)

Demonstrated leadership in growth strategy, cost transformation, deal strategy, pricing strategy, data / digital modernization, and emerging tech (AI, analytics, digital product strategy).

Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing teams and complex projects.

Exceptional communication and presentation abilities, with strong storytelling and executive presence.

Analytical strength and comfort working through unstructured challenges and ambiguous data.

Highly proficient in PowerPoint and Excel, with the ability to translate insight into impact.

Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or other advanced degree preferred.

Applicants must have work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment in the United States.

Your journey at A&M

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, and we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our 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 well-being, offering benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people value growth opportunities, our entrepreneurial culture, and the collaborative, enjoyable environment at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.

Regular employees working 30+ hours per week are entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings’ fringe benefits, including healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages, with a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Eligible employees may receive an annual discretionary contribution to the 401(k). Paid time off includes vacation, personal days, sick time, federal holidays, a floating holiday, and parental leave. Vacation and personal days vary by tenure and role. Click here for more information regarding A&M’s benefits programs.

The salary range is $150,000–$200,000 annually, dependent on education, experience, skills, and geography. A&M offers a discretionary bonus program based on individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.

A&M does not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer such tests. Violations may lead to penalties and civil liability.

Alvarez & Marsal recruits on an ongoing basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply promptly to roles for which they are qualified and interested.

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