Associate, Global Transaction Tax - Summer 2027

Associate, Global Transaction Tax - Summer 2027

Location: New York, NY, United States

Start Season & Year: Summer 2027

Earliest Graduation Date: April 2027

Latest Graduation Date: July 2027

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action, and results-oriented professionals. 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.

The Team

Global Transaction Tax (GTT) professionals provide corporate and private equity buyers with a broad continuum of transactional tax advisory services to support mergers, acquisitions, carve-outs, investment and financing structures, disposition alternatives, and post-transaction activities. Assisting clients before, during, and after the transaction, our GTT practice works with clients across corporate functions to analyze and evaluate the tax profile and to implement planning designed to help meet each organization's global goals, strategies, and business objectives.

How You Will Contribute

As an Associate with GTT, responsibilities may include:

• Performing tax due diligence, including reviewing a target's historic tax profile, planning, tax examinations, acquisitions/dispositions, and filing history to assess potential risks and opportunities.
• Using the due diligence process to identify opportunities for further tax efficiencies.
• Structuring transactions in a tax-efficient manner.
• Reviewing and evaluating significant tax attributes, credits, and incentives.
• Reviewing and commenting on purchase agreements and disclosure schedules.
• Evaluating potential acquisition structures.
• Modeling transaction scenarios.
• Identifying matters to be addressed post-closing, including integration-related risks and opportunities.
• Developing and delivering quality tax planning approaches by providing timely and responsive services and work product that meets and/or exceeds client expectations.
• Performing due diligence, including review of tax returns, financials, and other documentation to evaluate potential tax risks and opportunities.
• Reviewing and commenting on tax aspects of financial models, purchase agreements, and structuring calculations.
• Taking ownership of assigned workstreams, including creating and preserving relevant diligence work products, ensuring supervisors can timely review and provide constructive feedback of deliverables, and otherwise proactively responding to changes in workflow.
• Coordinating with federal and international tax team members, as well as financial and operational due diligence team members, to timely deliver highest-quality integrated work product.
• Beginning to develop and taking responsibility for managing client relationships by communicating and responding to client expectations, gathering data relevant to the engagement, and tailoring project deliverables accordingly.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a JD (2L), LL.M (Taxation), Master of Science in Taxation, or Master of Accounting with an emphasis in Tax.
• Definitive plans for meeting minimum educational requirements for CPA eligibility and licensure in the state of your assigned office location or membership to a State Bar.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to articulate complex information.
• Strong analytical skills.
• High proficiency in spreadsheets.
• Ability to simultaneously work on several projects and effectively manage deadlines.
• High motivation to learn and grow.
• Must be authorized to work in the US without the need for employment-based sponsorship now or in the future. (A&M will not sponsor applicants for US work visa status for this role).

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 your 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. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.

Compensation Statement

The annual base salary range is $110,000 - $125,000, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.

Benefits Summary

Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings’ fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined periodically, as well as a 401(k)-retirement savings plan. Provided eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive an annual discretionary contribution to their 401(k)-retirement savings plan from Alvarez & Marsal. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy-two (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.

Culture & Values

At Alvarez & Marsal, our core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity guide everything we do, shaping a culture rooted in entrepreneurship, impact, and integrity. We trust our people to take ownership early, contribute to meaningful challenges, and drive results that matter. We empower growth and champion diverse perspectives. Above all, we value doing the right thing. For those ready to roll up their sleeves, lead with integrity, and be difference makers, this is where it starts.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is Alvarez & Marsal’s practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of 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 other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws. Employees and Applicants can find A&M policy statements and additional information by region [here].