Analyst, Proposals and Benchmarking - Global Capability Center

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Location: Gurugram, India Date Posted: Aug 31, 2026 About Alvarez & Marsal Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. 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 Our Financial Services Consulting team partners with banks, insurance companies, asset managers, and fintechs to navigate complex challenges in a fast-evolving industry. We deliver strategic, operational, and technological solutions that drive growth, enhance risk management, ensure regulatory compliance, and improve customer experience. Combining deep industry knowledge with analytical expertise, we help clients transform their business models, optimize performance, and stay ahead of market trends. We are looking for an Associate Director to join in the financial services team. Considering the pace of targeted growth, we are keen to find a person who is entrepreneurial, driven by a passion to drive significant growth, is comfortable with ambiguity, will roll up the sleeves and be hands on to get things done and can be independent requiring limited cover. How you will contribute • Drive diligent execution of proposal and benchmarking priorities for global pursuits, ensuring high-quality, timely analytical support across deal teams • Lead end-to-end financial and operational benchmarking, analyzing KPIs such as revenue growth, margins, cost ratios, ROIC, cash flows, and working capital metrics to seize opportunities and strengthen proposal narratives • Conduct deep outside-in research using platforms such as CapIQ, investor filings, earnings transcripts, and industry reports to build sector views, peer landscapes, and competitive intelligence • Translate complex financial and qualitative insights into crisp exhibits and storylines, creating charts, benchmarks, and narratives that meaningfully enhance proposal quality • Support cross-industry performance diagnostics, conducting ratio analyses, trend analysis, and peer comparisons to generate actionable insights for proposal teams • Utilise GenAI and analytics tools to create structured COE solutions—standardized research modules, diagnostic templates, automated analyses, and insight-generation accelerators • Contribute to business development efforts by creating case studies, credentials, and thought leadership content that showcases the benchmarking and proposal strengths. • Individually uphold delivery excellence, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely support across all proposals while meeting established SLAs Qualifications • 1-3 years of experience in business development pursuits, market strategy, or related analytics roles (in consulting or industry). • Proven experience in leading offshore or cross-functional teams, preferably in a global delivery or center of excellence setup • Strong proficiency in data analytics tools such as Excel, Power BI, Alteryx, SQL, or Python; comfort working with large, complex data sets, and the ability to learn new tools. High proficiency in manipulating and validating data with strong attention to detail and possess strong ownership towards quality • Robust understanding of financial metrics, concepts and frameworks, supported by experience in peer benchmarking through CapIQ, industry reports, and competitive databas • Demonstrated ability to translate data into insights and construct clear, compelling business storylines. • Experience building and maintaining pricing assets and knowledge repositories (e.g., tools, dashboards, POVs, models, user documentation). • Excellent problem-solving, project management, and communication skills—both written and verbal. • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field; MBA or relevant certification is a plus • Excellent verbal and written skills, with the ability to establish credibility and influence clients • Ability to simultaneously work on several projects and effectively manage deadlines • Strong team player, comfortable working in matrix environments. • High motivation to learn and grow 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. 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