Associate DIrector - Integrations, Separations & Carve- Outs (Private Equity)

What You'll Do: Integration work

• Lead complex integration engagements, translating the sponsor's thesis into a cross-functional plan covering every workstream.
• Build target operating models and re-engineer processes for post-close and NewCo operating states.
• Drive Day 1 integration readiness across functions.
• Own C-suite and sponsor communication on integration progress.
• Drive holistic IMO and program management.
• Contribute to developing and implementing firm-approved, AI-enabled solutions for clients, in accordance with company policies on data protection, intellectual property, and professional standards.
• Stay informed about emerging AI tools and techniques and collaborate with firm leadership to identify compliant opportunities to enhance client solutions and internal processes.

Separation and Carve-Out work

• Lead separation, carve-out, and divestiture engagements end-to-end, including the stand-up of NewCo entities.
• Run functional separation planning and entanglement analysis.
• Structure, negotiate, and manage TSAs and reverse TSAs, including scoping, pricing, service levels, and exit planning.
• Lead legal entity separation, IT and data separation, and employee and customer migrations.
• Stand up standalone operating capabilities for divested businesses.
• Drive holistic program management and PMO; keep client leadership, deal teams, and third parties aligned through execution.

Internal / Business Development

• Build new client relationships, deepen existing ones, and support leadership in go-to-market efforts and proposal creation.
• Play a key role in talent development, including mentoring and coaching junior team members
• Attract, interview, hire, and retain top talent

What You'll Bring

• 7+ years of prior experience in professional services.
• Track record of running large-scale transformation projects to completion.
• Direct experience across M&A integrations, carve-outs, and divestitures.
• Hands-on experience structuring and managing TSAs.
• Experience mentoring and developing junior talent.
• Comfort with AI: Demonstrated ability to responsibly explore and adopt firm-approved AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation.
• Continuous learning mindset: Openness to learning and applying emerging technologies, including AI and automation, in alignment with firm policies and client standards.
• Willingness to travel to client sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Information Systems, or similar technical discipline.