Transaction Management Senior Associate

Transaction Management Senior AssociateAs a Transaction Management Senior Associate, you'll focus on buy-side and sell-side transaction management engagements, serving dynamic organizations with experienced professionals who bring a full range of advisory services to validate, optimize and create value for the Transaction Advisory Practice all with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel. From day one, you'll be empowered to help clients make the moves that will help them achieve their vision and help you achieve more, confidently. Your day-to-day may include:Contributing to transaction advisory engagements, including coordination with the Financial Due Diligence, IT, Supply Chain and Human Capital enterprise diligence teamsDeal Management Office supportStandalone, one-time, and stranded cost assessmentsSynergy assessmentsInterdependency assessmentsIntegration plans from high level blueprints to detailed multi-phase integration work plansIntegration Management Office servicesSeparation plans from high level separation blueprints to detailed multi-phase separation work plansTransition Management Office servicesTransition Service Agreement (TSA) schedule preparation supportOperating model supportDay 1 planning supportChange management supportHelping to coordinate client relationshipsPreparing inputs into clear and concise reports and presentations for clients and other stakeholdersEnsuring timely delivery and high-quality workContributing to detailed analysis to identify opportunities for improvement and documenting conclusionsOther duties as assignedYou have the following technical skills and qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Communications or similar required, MBA preferredMinimum 2 years of related work experience requiredIndustry recognized professional certifications such as PMI/PMP, MA&P, CPMI a plusCreative problem-solving skills, critical thinking, experience with data modeling and/or process mappingMust have strong communication and interpersonal skills with experience working in cross-functional teamsEffective project and time management skills for handling multiple priorities and simultaneous projectsCan travel as needed. Expected travel is up to 50%The base salary range for this position in the firm's Chicago, IL office is between $96,000 and $144,000. The base salary range for this position in the firm's Dallas, TX office is between $96,000 and $144,000. The base salary range for this position in the firm's Houston, TX office is between $96,000 and $144,000. The base salary range for this position in the firm's Philadelphia, PA office is between $96,000 and $144,000. The base salary range for this position in the firm's New York, NY office is between $103,700 and $155,500. The base salary range for this position in the firm's San Francisco, CA office is between $110,400 and $165,600.About Us At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. 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