Associate, Funds Advisory Services (Restructuring)

Location: London, United Kingdom

Date Posted: September 19, 2026

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) Overview

Alvarez & Marsal is a global consulting firm composed of entrepreneurial, action-oriented, and results-focused professionals. We adopt a hands-on approach to solving client problems and assisting them in achieving their potential. Our culture values independent, proactive individuals who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. Guided by our core values—Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—our collaborative environment and engaging work resonate deeply with our people.

The Team

As part of a growing Funds Advisory Services team, you will collaborate with experienced professionals to deliver bespoke advisory solutions to institutional investors, fund managers, lenders, and other stakeholders across the alternative asset management industry.

Key Responsibilities

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Supporting replacement manager engagements by working with investors, lenders, and governance bodies to facilitate manager transitions, stabilize fund operations, and protect asset value.
• Assisting in providing advisory services to Limited Partner Advisory Committees (LPACs) and institutional investors, supporting governance reviews, strategic decision-making, and oversight of complex fund situations.
• Contributing to the execution of distressed and tail-end fund solutions, including portfolio assessments, liquidity/restructuring options, fund wind-downs, continuation vehicles, and other value-maximizing strategies.
• Assisting with detailed financial, operational, and commercial analysis to support advisory mandates, such as valuation reviews, cash flow analysis, portfolio performance assessments, and investor reporting.
• Conducting market research and industry analysis to identify emerging trends, distressed opportunities, replacement manager mandates, and new service offerings within the alternative asset management sector.
• Supporting business development by identifying prospective clients and opportunities, preparing marketing materials, proposals, and client presentations, and contributing to thought leadership.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships across the firm’s service lines and with external stakeholders, including fund managers, institutional investors, lenders, and legal advisors.
• Assisting with engagement management, including project coordination, maintaining documentation, tracking deliverables, and supporting client communications.
• Preparing high-quality reports, presentations, and committee papers for clients, investment committees, and governance bodies.
• Supporting the operational and financial management of engagements, including budgeting, monitoring project financial performance, invoicing, and accounts administration.
• Taking ownership of workstreams while developing technical expertise across fund advisory, restructuring, distressed investing, and alternative asset management.

Successful candidates will gain broad exposure to complex fund situations and strategic advisory engagements while actively contributing to the growth of the Funds Advisory Services practice through market analysis, opportunity identification, and client development.

Qualifications

Required Experience & Education

Ideally, candidates should be ACA, ACCA, or CPI qualified, possessing a strong academic background and proven experience in a professional services environment such as accounting, banking, or consulting. Previous successful candidates have transitioned from roles in Insolvency, Restructuring, Audit, Tax, or Forensics.

You must demonstrate the technical ability and ambition to build upon your current skill set while developing deep expertise across the full spectrum of restructuring and private fund services.

Soft Skills

In addition to technical qualifications, the desired candidate will exhibit the following attributes:

• A self-starter who thrives both independently and as part of a team.
• The capacity to succeed in a fast-paced, challenging, and uncertain environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• An objective, fact-based approach to problem-solving.

Your Journey at A&M

We believe our people are the core of 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. Through top-notch training and on-the-job learning, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.

We prioritize your well-being by providing benefits and resources to support your personal journey. Our employees consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique entrepreneurial culture, and the positive camaraderie as favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are limitless for high-performing and passionate professionals.

Culture & Values

At Alvarez & Marsal, our core values—Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—guide everything we do, shaping a culture rooted in entrepreneurship, impact, and integrity. We empower our people to take ownership early, contribute to meaningful challenges, and drive results that matter. We champion diverse perspectives and foster growth, always valuing the practice of doing the right thing. This is the starting point for those ready to lead with integrity and drive real difference.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Alvarez & Marsal is committed to providing and promoting equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and all terms and conditions without discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.