Industrial analyst job description

About us As one of the world's largest independent financial advisory groups, we know that it takes a distinct perspective to make a meaningful difference to our clients' business and wealth.Rothschild & Co is a global and family-controlled group. We provide M&A, strategy and financing advice, as well as investment and wealth management solutions to large institutions, families, individuals and governments, worldwide.Having been at the centre of the world's financial markets for more than 200 years we can rely on an unrivalled global network of more than 3,800 talented employees and a track-record of outstanding execution with 50 offices around the world.Our integrated global network of trusted professionals and decision makers around the world provide in-depth market intelligence, meaning we can be closer to current issues than any other global financial institution in our core markets.It is this scale, local knowledge and intellectual capital that allow us to provide a distinct perspective and effective long-term solutions for our partners.
Overview of Role
The New York office focuses on Mergers & Acquisitions, Restructuring and Debt and Equity Capital Markets advisory work across a number of industries. It plays a critical role in helping the firm achieve its objective to be the most successful independent advisory investment bank in the world.

Given the global nature of our firm and broad reach of our M&A practice, this role will involve working collaboratively with colleagues in the North American industry coverage teams and other colleagues globally on international / cross-border projects.

Responsibilities
Execute live deals in Industrial which may include sell-side M&A, buy-side M&A, spin-offs, split-offs/carve-outs, LBOs, Debt Advisory and Equity Advisory with significant cross-border emphasis Conduct extensive quantitative and qualitative economic, industry and company research and analysis Financial modelling, valuation, comparable and relative value analyses and market-specific analysis, including modelling three-statement integrated financial models and associated valuation outputs/sensitivities Spearhead analysis of broad range of corporate finance transactions for reviewing strategic alternatives, optimal capital structure, acquisitions, mergers and equity and debt capital market's events Draft client pitches and marketing materials including acquisitions, disposals, mergers, refinancing and equity capital market alternatives, as well as associated internal documentation through coordination with internal and external resources Attend client meetings, industry conferences, and external training sessions Adhere to all compliance regulations and confidentiality policies

Education and Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in finance (or similar) from a leading academic institution3.5 GPA or above

Experience, Skills and Competencies Required
Prior experience within a top tier corporate finance adviser/investment bank in Industrial M&A preferred Exceptional analytical, quantitative and communication skills Experience analyzing financial statements and related data to assess historical financial performance and future outlook for client companies and prospects Strong financial modeling skills required; ability to build detailed, fully-integrated financial models and financial projections and analyze the impact of proposed transaction options on the capital structure and cash flows Well organized, detailed, and ability to work within tight time frames Team player, capable of working in cross-border deal teams

Who we are:
Alvarez & Marsal is a leading independent global professional services firm, specializing in providing turnaround management, performance improvement and corporate advisory services. With more than 5,000 professionals based in 40 locations across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America, our firm excels in problem solving and value creation.
A&M's Automotive and Industrial Group (AIG) provides management consulting services to help companies improve performance and grow stronger. We partner with our clients to identify opportunity, enhance efficiency, and maintain competitive advantage in the areas of corporate strategy, revenue enhancement, information technology, finance, human resources, supply chain management, operations, product development, customer relationships, merger integration and outsourcing advisory. Unlike traditional advisory firms, Alvarez & Marsal is privately held with leadership drawn from the executive ranks of both consultancies and corporations. We provide strategy and hands-on implementation with a bias towards action and results. Working within our clients' operations, we create positive change efficiently and economically, without disruption to business processes and functions.

AIG engagements range from holistic cross-functional transformations, functional performance improvement, interim management and M&A assistance with a clear focus on quickly identifying high impact opportunities for EBITDA expansion, balance sheet improvements, and increasing shareholder/company value.
What we are seeking:
AIG is targeting high growth in the next 2-4 years. The ideal candidate background is one that possesses functional knowledge / exposure in the automotive and/or industrial sectors with a background in overall operations, supply chain, or product development. We seek to assemble a team with creativity, intellectual curiosity and a wide range of passions and backgrounds. The AIG leadership team is focused on providing career development, training, and exposure to different aspects of the client operations.
What Will You Be Doing?
Analysts serve as an integral part of our project teams, routinely exposed to clients and firm leadership, helping our clients solve complex problems from day one of their first projects. The ideal candidate is adaptable to new assignments, systems and tools, can handle multiple tasks concurrently, able to meet deadlines under pressure and has a strong sense of humor.

Analysts frequently participate in the following types of engagements. Hands-on experience in at least one of the following areas is required:

Product Development and Product EngineeringDistribution & Logistics, Network ModelingManufacturing and Contract ManufacturingBusiness Unit and Operational TransformationDirect & Indirect ProcurementSG&A Cost ReductionM&A: Divestitures/Carve-Outs and IntegrationInformation Technology and Digital Improvements

Who will you be working with?
We are not a typical consulting firm. We are a group of entrepreneurial professionals who embody the A&M Core Values -inclusive diversity, integrity, quality, objectivity, fun and personal reward while delivering a tailored and scalable approach to working with private equity, hedge fund, and corporate clients. We present you with opportunities, not a playbook, and we reward you based on performance, not your tenure.
How will you grow and be supported?
As a demonstration of A&M's strong commitment to its people, we offer benefits to support your career, personal and professional developments. This includes performance-based career progression and promotion process, high quality practice-wide training programs, rotation opportunities in other practice areas, employee resource groups, and a health and wellness program. Click here to learn about our commitment to your well-being.
A&M recognizes that our people fuel our growth, and you and your team will be provided with the best available training and development resources, as well as networking opportunities. Click here to learn more about why A&M is a great place to work.

Professional Skills:
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Access and ExcelStrong technical acumen, analytical skills, and comfortable working with complex data Ability to partner with team members through time-sensitive projects, structuring a work plan and managing processes to completion Synthesize meaningful insights from data, opinions, or facts, and develop findings and make strategic recommendations Able to quickly articulate and communicate information, adapt effectively to audience Ability to work with clients directly to implement strategic and operational recommendations Build and drive the case for change on related work streams and projects Independently structure problem solving approaches and adapt quickly to changing direction Synthesize complex analysis and identifies implications with attention to detail Advanced written communication skills, self-directed with preparation of client ready document and presentation development Ability to deliver time-pressured projects on-time and on-quality Structured project management (time, team and work-stream management) Client relationship focus with ability to understand culture, political environment, stakeholder agendas High energy style, flexible and adaptive with the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications:
Preferred 2+ years of internship or business experienceA Bachelor's degree with emphasis in Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain or other technical field preferred MBA preferred Preferred exposure to consulting in a professional services firm environment or corporate positions with a financial and operational focus
Flexibility for 80% overnight travel

Diversity & Inclusion

A&M's entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can 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 the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity and we foster inclusiveness. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way.

Voluntary Inclusion
It is Alvarez & Marsal's policy to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, pregnancy, marital status, family status, religion, national origin, age or disability or any other non-merit based factor in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters

Please note that as per A&M policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters were engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that A&M will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Industry Analyst professional based in the U.S. to play a key role in the growth of the global Mobile & Wireless communications research team. This position requires the candidate to help build our business practice by developing insightful strategic research, proactively supporting client engagements and some business development activities, and through involvement with team-building initiatives.

The Mobile & Wireless division of Frost & Sullivan provides organisations with up-to-date market intelligence that enables our clients to take advantage of the rapid pace of technology and business model evolution in the global 5G network services, infrastructure, applications, and IT solutions markets. We provide clients with differentiated market intelligence that delivers both vendor and end-user insights used by enterprises around the world to make educated business decisions.
Responsibilities

* Focus on becoming the expert in the North American wireless communication services market, where you will develop strong understanding of the emerging opportunities for communication services providers to deliver 5G connectivity-based solutions across different industries. Essentially, you will think like a CSP and establish your reputation as the leading industry authority on wireless services business in North America.
* You will work on producing strategic market studies highlighting industry trends, estimating the market potential (market sizing), and presenting detailed market forecasts. You will also identify industry best practices and outline the key success factors and unmet market needs.
* In addition to working on strategic market research studies, you will also work on custom consulting assignments in your area of expertise.
* You will collaborate with the Telecom services, IoT, Digital Media, Connected Work, Customer Experience, Cloud Services, AI/Data Centers and Metaverse teams in the ICT group to prepare compelling market insights on topics where a fundamental understanding of how different building blocks help move things forward in our connected societies is essential to deliver a 360-degree view of the industry opportunities.

Production Tasks

Complete all activities required to produce deliverables according to project deadlines. Activities required for production include but are not limited to:

* Define individual industry sector; identify market segments within industry sector
* Identify key market participants in specified industry and establish contacts within each participating agency
* Lead client meetings to collect project information; lead interviews contacts to collect data used for deliverables
* Identify and quantify impacts of market drivers, restraints, and challenges over a pre-determined period
* Analyze quantitative market information using mathematical and statistical functions
* Perform market forecast and trend analysis; draw conclusions about market activity from analysis
* Prepare written compilation of market analysis, in both comprehensive and truncated formats
* Identify growth opportunities and benchmark competitive environment
* Express market strategies and trends in both written and oral contexts
* Present research findings publicly via digital platforms, in person, and in writing
* Identify Best Practices and successful growth strategies of market participants
* Give public presentations/webinars on assigned industry topics
* Lead Growth Consulting (GC) projects
* Lead Fulfillment of Brand & Demand Services (BDS) related to sector coverage
* Facilitate Growth Workshops/GSDs
* Addresses client inquiries in a professional and timely manner
* Provide direct support to sales teams by attending sales calls when requested, providing requested research materials to sales members, and initiating frequent communications with designated sales team members
* Expand personal brand and thought leadership credentials by contributing regular blogs, fielding media inquiries, participating in speaking engagements, and attending industry events
* Contribute to training materials, support F&S research training initiatives

Relation to other positions

* Work as a part of program, within a practice, with specific sector coverage
* Regular interactions with program director and colleagues in same program; collaborate frequently with colleagues in other programs/practices; actively participate on strategic review committees (SRCs)
* Communicate frequently with sales team members regarding client inquiries, production status, and sales of deliverables
* Cooperate with Client Value Enhancement representatives to improve client satisfaction and renewed sales, by attending client events, and communicating client important information resulting from client interactions
* Interaction with assigned Corporate Communications and marketing representatives to coordinate publications, press quotes, presentations, and any other public presentation (oral and written)

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have an educational background in business, market research, economics, journalism, or technology with an enthusiastic curiosity about the critical role of wireless technology and solutions in consumer and enterprise segments. A proactive, methodical, and innovative - thinking outside the box - working practice is essential, with the ability to deliver accurate, high impact results in a fast-paced team-focused environment.

Essential

* 5-7 years of work experience in Tech companies, Telecom operators, market research firms or consulting firms
* A foundational understanding of consulting/research/investigative journalism methodologies and business modelling (primary/secondary research, coherent story development)
* Familiarity with the overall wireless ecosystem, including next-generation wireless networking and IT technologies, mobile applications, service provider business models, spectrum issues, distribution models, and pricing strategies
* Strong intellectual curiosity, an aptitude for understanding new and old technologies and business models, and the ability to see new trends or emerging structures
* Strong analytical/data modelling skills (including forecasting)
* Ability to work independently while meeting project deadlines and following corporate procedures
* Ability to network to create new vendor relationships and to proactively manage ongoing relationships to stay relevant to them
* Solid communication skills (written and oral), confident enough to present your work to a group of peers or a client and defend your analysis in a calm and professional manner
* A team player who views team collaboration as an important path to professional development
* Must be able to work within a team environment, geographically distributed, as well as autonomously

Benefits

* Annual base salary plus a performance-based bonus compensation plan
* Flexible work schedule options available
* Business casual dress attire
* International travel to analyst focused events
* Early exposure to leading CSPs and wireless industry technology vendor executives

Why Frost & Sullivan is important to your career enhancement:

* Learn to leverages visionary innovation to address the global challenges of collapse, disruption, and transformation
* Enhance your skills of discover growth opportunities and be part of a team, that for more than 60 years, has been Developing high impact growth strategies for emerging business and for the global 1000
* You will be part of a winning, global team that fosters team work and an Olympic spirit while enhancing your communication and people skills

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