Associate Director – Transaction Advisory

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By joining our rapidly growing Business Transformation practice you will serve as a trusted partner to our clients. You’ll bring your first-hand experience, unique perspectives, and functional knowledge to deliver tailored integrated solutions that help our clients solve today's challenges and set the foundation for future success. As an Associate Director at CrossCountry Consulting you will be responsible for a mix of client delivery, leading teams and developing junior team members, and participating in business development activities.

What You'll Do:

• Lead client engagements to successfully complete intricate transactions, including mergers & acquisitions, IPOs, with specialized focus on carve-outs, and divestitures
• Leverage your expertise in developing target operating models, process re-engineering, transaction program management and Transition Service Agreements to support client’s day 1 readiness activities for acquisition integration, separation management and/or IPO execution
• Understand and promote the client’s strategic objectives, drive cross-functional planning, assess risks and challenges, and develop comprehensive project plans that encompass all transaction workstreams
• Manage communication with senior and C-Suite stakeholders, including developing and delivering executive status reports and swiftly escalating any emerging issues, as necessary
• Collaborate on the development and documentation of business processes and controls, ensuring optimal performance
• Formulate strategies for risk mitigation and contingency planning, preparing for any future challenges
• Foster clear and effective communication about project execution across transaction stakeholders, including client leadership, project team members, and third parties
• Collaborate across Business Transformation functions to provide versatile support during "off-market" periods, ensuring seamless assistance for other business transformation offerings while maintaining focus on primary transactional responsibilities
• Mentor team members by coaching colleagues, providing regular ongoing feedback and annual performance reviews, and helping project teams resolve multi-faceted issues
• Cultivate new client relationships and deepen existing ones; support proposal efforts
• Play an active role in attracting, interviewing, hiring, and retaining top talent

What You'll Bring:

• 10+ years prior experience in professional services
• Expertise in project management, with a specialty in driving large-scale transformative projects to completion with proven track record in M&A, divestiture, and IPO activities
• Experience mentoring and developing junior team members

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Information Systems, or similar technical discipline
• Willingness to travel based on client preference