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I am partnering with a growing global food manufacturing organization that is expanding its presence across North America through strategic acquisitions. As part of this growth, the company is looking to add an M&A Integration Specialist to support both the transaction process and the successful integration of newly acquired businesses.

This role sits within the Americas M&A and Transformation team and works closely with senior leadership across finance, operations, procurement, R&D, and commercial teams. The position provides exposure to the entire M&A lifecycle, from deal evaluation and financial analysis through post-acquisition integration and operational improvement.

Unlike traditional finance-only roles, this position requires someone who enjoys spending time in manufacturing environments, working directly with operating teams to help drive integration, efficiency, and long-term value creation.

Key Responsibilities

M&A Transaction Support

• Assist in the end-to-end execution of acquisitions within the food ingredients and food manufacturing sectors
• Conduct financial modeling, valuation analysis, and business case development
• Support due diligence efforts across financial, operational, and commercial areas
• Identify and assess potential risks during the transaction process
• Coordinate with external advisors, including investment banks, legal advisors, tax specialists, and transaction service providers
• Prepare investment materials, financial presentations, and internal documentation for leadership review
• Support the negotiation process and documentation during deal execution
• Typical deal activity includes approximately two acquisitions per year.

Post-Merger Integration & Value Creation

• Assist in planning and executing integration initiatives for newly acquired businesses
• Work alongside operational leadership to support manufacturing performance improvements, procurement efficiencies, pricing strategy, and margin enhancement
• Analyze operational and financial performance to identify value creation opportunities
• Track integration milestones and report progress to leadership
• Participate in short- to mid-term onsite assignments at acquired manufacturing facilities

Strategic & Operational Projects

• Conduct strategic and operational performance analysis across the business
• Support cost optimization initiatives and procurement synergies
• Assist with manufacturing footprint and capacity planning analysis
• Contribute to the implementation of best practices across multiple production facilities

Experience

• Approximately 3 years of experience in one of the following areas:
• Investment Banking (M&A)
• Transaction Services
• Private Equity
• Corporate Development
• Experience working on completed M&A transactions
• Exposure to manufacturing, food production, or industrial businesses is strongly preferred
• Experience supporting post-merger integration or operational improvement initiatives is highly valued

Skills & Mindset

• Strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities
• Understanding of manufacturing operations and cost structures
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and strong PowerPoint presentation skills
• Hands-on, practical, and solution-oriented approach
• Comfortable working with both executive leadership and plant-level teams
• Highly curious, adaptable, and eager to learn
• Willingness to travel approximately 30%, including visits to manufacturing facilities

Additional Information

• Location: Oak Brook, Illinois
• Travel: Approximately 30% travel across North America
• Opportunity to work directly on strategic acquisitions within a rapidly growing global food manufacturing organization

About the Position:

Our client, a full-service investment bank, is seeking a senior-level capital markets attorney to support the legal team (in Chicago, IL or remote). This role will involve running complex transactions in a thriving, high-growth environment.

Highlights:

• Senior, hands-on role covering structured finance and securitizations

• Strong growth potential

• Startup energy with institutional stability

• Highly collaborative culture

• Remote optional position

• Unlimited PTO

Responsibilities:

• Serve as primary attorney for capital markets transactions, including ABS, CMBS, CLO, and other securitizations

• Lead matters from engagement letter through closing

• Provide legal analysis for deal teams and governance committees

• Advise on FINRA / SEC issues

• Partner closely with Compliance, Operations, and Capital Markets leadership

Required Experience:

• 7-12+ years of capital markets / structured finance experience

• In-house experience at a FINRA-regulated broker-dealer or comparable regulated platform strongly preferred

• Big Law structured finance background a plus

Location:

Chicago, IL or Remote

Compensation:

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $180,000 - $250,000 (plus bonus).

About Us:

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search is Chicago’s leading legal search firm. We leverage more than 30 years of experience in the Chicago legal market to assist attorneys and paralegals seeking new opportunities and employers searching for top legal talent.

About the Role

Briggs Paving is seeking an experienced, relationship-driven Account Manager to manage and grow our existing customer accounts. This role focuses on customer retention, revenue growth within assigned accounts, and accurate scope development through field verification and coordination.

This is not a cold-calling or hunter sales role. Success is driven by strong customer relationships, field accountability, scope accuracy, and internal coordination.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned customer accounts
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with customers, property managers, municipalities, and general contractors
• Proactively identify upcoming work and opportunities within existing accounts
• Conduct site visits to measure, map, and document work areas
• Develop clear, accurate scopes of work to support estimating
• Present proposals, follow up, and close awarded projects- Mark work areas and confirm scope alignment with customers prior to crew arrival
• Coordinate closely with estimating and operations to ensure smooth job handoffs
• Participate in pre-job site walks with customers and internal teams when required
• Track account activity, bids, and communications in the CRM (Method CRM)
• Resolve customer issues quickly and professionally to protect long-term relationships

What This Role Is NOT

• Cold calling or prospecting new customers
• Commission-only or hunter-style sales
• Full project management responsibility
• Full-time estimating

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years experience in account management, customer success, or relationship-based sales
• Construction, paving, civil, or industrial services experience strongly preferred
• Ability to read plans, understand site conditions, and develop scopes of work
• Strong communication, organization, and follow-through skills
• Comfortable working in the field and collaborating with operations and estimating
• CRM experience (Method CRM, Salesforce, or similar)
• Valid driver’s license required

Why Briggs Paving

• Established contractor with long-term customer relationships
• Position does not require cold calling and is focused on existing client relationships and organically generated leads.
• Strong leadership, improving systems, and clear expectations
• High-impact role influencing margins, customer satisfaction, and growth

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At Gift of Life Surrogacy Agency, we guide and support our carriers every step of the way. If you are considering becoming a surrogate, it is important to understand both the medical process and the emotional journey involved. Our team ensures you are fully informed, supported, and cared for throughout the entire experience.

Gestational Carrier Requirements

To ensure a safe and successful journey for both carrier and baby, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Between 21–39 years old
• U.S. citizen living in a surrogate-friendly state
• Have delivered at least one child and are currently parenting
• No more than two (2) C-sections
• Not receiving government or public assistance (including Medicaid, WIC, SNAP/Food Stamps, or state-funded health insurance)
• No history of pregnancy complications (including gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia, or pre-term labor)
• No history of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, or major depressive disorder
• Not currently taking medications unsafe for pregnancy (including certain mental health medications)
• Able to travel for medical screening, monitoring, and embryo transfer appointments
• Live a healthy lifestyle free of illicit or recreational drug use
• Have a stable home environment and strong support system

All qualifications will be reviewed in detail during your initial consultation.

Compensation & Benefits

We recognize the commitment, time, and care involved in being a gestational carrier. Compensation includes:

Base Compensation

• $60,000 – $70,000(First-time carrier to experienced carrier)

Additional Benefits

• $250 monthly expense allowance
• $500 maternity clothing allowance
• $10,500 for multiple birth
• Up to $10,000 for loss of organs (per contract terms)
• Lost wages (carrier and spouse, if applicable — based on employment verification)
• Travel reimbursement
• $200 per week for housekeeping (if medically necessary)
• $20 per hour for childcare (if medically necessary)

All medical expenses, legal representation, and services related to the surrogacy journey are covered.

Locations: Atlanta | Chicago

Who We Are

At Inverto North America, we’re defining what’s next in procurement and supply chain - driven by ambition, precision, and impact. With the strength of BCG behind us and a sharp entrepreneurial mindset at our core, we partner with leading global organizations to deliver strategies that create lasting value. 

Our people are central to that mission. As experts who move with intent and momentum, we continually invest in developing our capabilities, expanding our reach, and scaling our impact. Growth at Inverto is shared growth - opening new opportunities for our clients, our business, and our teams. 

What You'll Do

A Managing Director is the face of the company and represents the company on highest client level. A MD shapes the business and actively seeks sales opportunities. Knows the market and is able to anticipate trends. Is the closest link to BCG and carries the main responsibility to shape the organization. A MD is role model to junior team members and nurtures talent to become future leaders in the firm.

The Managing Director will be responsible for:

• Strategic business development and sales.
• Client interface and relationship management (including C-suite relationships).
• Execution of work at highest standards.
• Developing the organization, its platforms and processes, as well as setting the structure for long-term success.
• Acquisition and development of our team, as well as the creation of our future leaders.

Key Accountabilities/Tasks:

• Exhibit strong business acumen and effective leadership.
• Display top-level networking and adept business partnering skills, including ability to develop deep relationships with C-level executives and ability to influence them.
• Embrace a growth mindset to encourage innovation and continuous improvement.
• Drive thought leadership in new relevant topic areas.
• Manage project priorities and monitor project pace (client's needs & timelines).
• Provide recruiting direction, participate in hiring and take responsibility for the Inverto team.
• Lead by example - ensure development of junior colleagues and cultivate talent through mentorship and skill-building initiatives.

Inverto focuses on strategic procurement and supply chain management. We are one of the top names for strategic procurement and supply chain management. As a part of BCG, we offer the best of both worlds: in-depth expertise and high strategic competence with a draw on a strong, international infrastructure, which makes us even more dynamic in the market. Our values form the basis for our actions. They sum up what it means to be Inverto, our own beliefs and standards, to which we are fully committed: We create value, grow as one, pioneer with expertise, take care of people and planet, do what's right, and we are fueled by fun. That is why we want to strengthen our team with someone that matches our ambitions as well as our spirit. We are Inverto.

What You'll Bring

• Proven track record to gain commercial traction quickly and build team.
• Entrepreneurial background with most recent experience being in consulting.
• Strong procurement consulting experience (less important to have supply chain experience).
• Strong business acumen and strong leadership skills.
• Demonstrated C-level relationship development and management skills.
• Gravitas & senior presence to command premiums for their expertise.
• Strong commitment to BCG and Inverto values.

Additional info

YOU'LL BE BASED IN: This role is currently open in Chicago and Atlanta.

YOU'LL BE TRAVELING: Moderate travel is anticipated and will vary based on specific project locations.

• An opportunity to work organically across disciplines and across BCG, we offer a unified and unrivaled opportunity that combines strategic thinking with hands-on applications. 
• A unique experience to work alongside a team of passionate and driven problem-solvers with a mission to deliver innovative and valuable digital solutions in a supportive environment.  

FOR U.S. APPLICANTS:

The base compensation for this role is $265,000 in USD.

In addition to your base salary, you will also be eligible for an annual discretionary performance bonus and retirement contribution. BCG also provides a market leading benefits package described below.

• Zero dollar ($0) health insurance premiums for BCG employees, spouses, and children.
• $10 (USD) copays for trips to the doctor, urgent care visits and prescriptions for generic drugs. 
• Dental coverage, including up to $5,000 (USD) in orthodontia benefits.
• Vision insurance with coverage for both glasses and contact lenses annually. 
• Reimbursement for gym memberships and other fitness activities. 
• Fully vested retirement contributions made annually, whether you contribute or not. 
• Generous paid time off including vacation, holidays, and annual office closure between Christmas and New Years.
• Paid Parental Leave and other family benefits such as elective egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement. 

To learn more about our employee benefit please check our BCG Benefits page.

Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.

BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.

Locations: Atlanta | Chicago

Who We Are

At Inverto North America, we’re shaping the future of procurement and supply chain - and we’re doing it with ambition, pace, and purpose. Backed by BCG and driven by our own entrepreneurial spirit, we work globally with market-leading clients to deliver strategies that make businesses stronger. 

Our people are at the heart of that impact. We’re experts in our field, and we don’t stand still. Together, we grow our capabilities, expand our offering, and scale our global presence. Our success opens new doors for everyone at Inverto, and we make sure that growth is shared. 

What You'll Do

As a Consultant in Procurement, you will work with Inverto North America clients to develop and implement strategies to create value and impact for our clients. In this role, you will apply your sound expertise, understanding of business contexts, and analytical skills to enable organizational goals. You will also work in multidisciplinary teams to help businesses improve their products and create market growth strategies.

As part of a high-growth company, with accelerated opportunities you will be exposed to and responsible for:

• Holistic project work. Analysis of processes, procurement organizations and product groups. Development of custom solutions, catered to our client’s needs. You will implement these strategies and realize real results for the customer.
• Stimulating work environment. Fast paced work environment fueled by an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Broad range of top/cutting edge challenges facing CPOs today. Broad customer portfolios and project assignments at home and abroad for a wide variety of industries and customers. From start-ups, retail, and consumer goods to the energy and automotive industries or the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.
• Customer consulting on high visibility topics. You will work closely with clients, preparing and participating in workshops and negotiations. You will present processes and structures, be a direct contact and convince clients by quickly gaining know-how in their respective industries. You will also have access to BCG’s overarching infrastructure and benefits.
• Cross-industry development. You will help to build knowledge across the company by participating in various compliance centers. And in this way, you will also further develop your skill set in new subject areas, but also have the ability to focus on a single industry or center of excellence as a career platform.
• Professional leadership. You will work within a supportive and engaging teaming environment, where the learning and development journey is catered to you. You will take on initial management responsibility and steer junior staff and on your team. Here, the focus is on the transfer of methods and specific expertise.

What You'll Bring

• 1+ years of relevant professional experience in procurement, supply chain management, operations or consulting.
• BS from an accredited university (MS is preferred).
• Strong communication, presentation, and client engagement skills.
• Outstanding critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Results-orientated mindset.
• Confidence and persuasiveness - able to drive individually and come ready with a perspective.
• Business-fluent written and spoken English language skills.
• Willingness to travel to work with clients and Inverto teams. At times, this role will require significant travel to client sites. The amount of travel will depend on client needs and nature of projects.
• An authentic, entrepreneurial spirit that thrives through team collaboration.

Who You'll Work With

• Top talent with expertise in procurement.
• Hyper motivated individuals.
• Entrepreneurs and those that have a growth mindset.
• Individuals with a deep passion for procurement and broader supply chain topics.
• Colleagues with tangible experience delivering value for companies and clients.
• Teammates that are authentic by nature, they thrive to support the team to win.

Additional info

YOU'LL BE BASED IN: This role is currently open in Chicago and Atlanta.

YOU'LL BE TRAVELING: Moderate travel is anticipated and will vary based on specific project locations. 

• An opportunity to work organically across disciplines and across BCG, we offer a unified and unrivaled opportunity that combines strategic thinking with hands-on applications.
• A unique experience to work alongside a team of passionate and driven problem-solvers with a mission to deliver innovative and valuable digital solutions in a supportive environment.

The first-year base compensation for this role starts at $115,000 in USD.

In addition to your base salary, you will also be eligible for an annual discretionary performance bonus and BCG's Profit Sharing and Retirement Fund (PSRF) contribution. BCG also provides a market leading benefits package described below. At BCG, we are committed to offering a comprehensive benefit program that includes everything our employees and their families need to be well and live life to the fullest. We pay the full cost of medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees - and their eligible family members.* That’s zero dollars in premiums taken from employee paychecks. All our plans provide best in class coverage: 

• Zero dollar ($0) health insurance premiums for BCG employees, spouses, and children. 
• $10 (USD) copays for trips to the doctor, urgent care visits and prescriptions for generic drugs. 
• Dental coverage, including up to $5,000 (USD) in orthodontia benefits. 
• Vision insurance with coverage for both glasses and contact lenses annually. 
• Reimbursement for gym memberships and other fitness activities. 
• Fully vested retirement contributions made annually, whether you contribute or not. 
• Generous paid time off including vacation, holidays, and annual office closure between Christmas and New Years.
• Paid Parental Leave and other family benefits such as elective egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement. 

Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.

BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.

Locations: Atlanta | Chicago

Who We Are

At Inverto North America, we’re shaping the future of procurement and supply chain - and we’re doing it with ambition, pace, and purpose. Backed by BCG and driven by our own entrepreneurial spirit, we work globally with market-leading clients to deliver strategies that make businesses stronger. 

Our people are at the heart of that impact. We’re experts in our field, and we don’t stand still. Together, we grow our capabilities, expand our offering, and scale our global presence. Our success opens new doors for everyone at Inverto, and we make sure that growth is shared. 

What You'll Do

As a Project Manager in Procurement, you will work with Inverto North America clients to develop and implement strategies to create value and impact for our clients. In this role, you will apply your sound expertise, understanding of business contexts, and analytical skills to enable organizational goals. You will also work in multidisciplinary teams to help businesses improve their products and create market growth strategies.

As part of a high-growth company, with accelerated opportunities you will be exposed to and responsible for:

• Holistic project management. You will be responsible for the development and analysis of processes, procurement organizations and product groups. Development of custom solutions, catered to our client’s needs. You will demonstrate your entrepreneurial talent in project controlling and in acquisition of new customers.
• Stimulating work environment. Fast paced work environment fueled by an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Broad range of top/cutting edge challenges facing CPOs today. Broad customer portfolios and project assignments at home and abroad for a wide variety of industries and customers. From start-ups, retail, and consumer goods to the energy and automotive industries or the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.
• Intensive customer consulting on high visibility topics. You will work closely with customers, be their main contact person and be responsible for conducting your team’s workshops, negotiations and presentations. You will present processes and structures and convince clients by quickly gaining know-how in their respective industries. You will also have access to BCG’s overarching infrastructure and benefits.
• Cross-industry development. You will help to build knowledge across the company by participating in various compliance centers. And in this way, you will also further develop your skill set in new subject areas but also have the ability to focus on a single industry or center of excellence as a career platform.
• Specific development. Your professional expertise will help to drive forward the development of knowledge in our company.
• Far-reaching responsibility. You will ensure that your team develops both professionally and personally. As a member of the Inverto management team, you can help shape the development of our entire company and give it the necessary momentum.

What You'll Bring

• 4+ years of relevant professional experience in procurement, supply chain management, operations or consulting.
• BS from an accredited university (MS is preferred).
• Strong communication, presentation, and client engagement skills.
• Outstanding critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Results-orientated mindset.
• Experience managing others in fast paced client service environments.
• Prior experience cultivating and building strong client relationships, while setting and communicating strategic direction for projects.
• Strong grasp of (and experience implementing the procurement toolkit within direct and/or indirect categories).
• Business-fluent written and spoken English language skills.
• Willingness to travel to work with clients and Inverto teams. At times, this role will require significant travel to client sites. The amount of travel will depend on client needs and nature of projects.
• An authentic, entrepreneurial spirit that thrives through team collaboration.

Who You'll Work With

• Top talent with expertise in procurement.
• Highly motivated individuals.
• Entrepreneurs and those that have a growth mindset.
• Individuals with a deep passion for procurement and broader supply chain topics.
• Colleagues with tangible experience delivering value for companies and clients.
• Teammates that are authentic by nature, they thrive to support the team to win.

Additional info

YOU'LL BE BASED IN: This role is currently open in Chicago or Atlanta. 
YOU'LL BE TRAVELING: Moderate travel is anticipated and will vary based on specific project locations. 

• An opportunity to work organically across disciplines and across BCG, we offer a unified and unrivaled opportunity that combines strategic thinking with hands-on applications.
• A unique experience to work alongside a team of passionate and driven problem-solvers with a mission to deliver innovative and valuable digital solutions in a supportive environment.

• Zero dollar ($0) health insurance premiums for BCG employees, spouses, and children. 
• $10 (USD) copays for trips to the doctor, urgent care visits and prescriptions for generic drugs. 
• Dental coverage, including up to $5,000 (USD) in orthodontia benefits. 
• Vision insurance with coverage for both glasses and contact lenses annually. 
• Reimbursement for gym memberships and other fitness activities. 
• Fully vested retirement contributions made annually, whether you contribute or not. 
• Generous paid time off including vacation, holidays, and annual office closure between Christmas and New Years.
• Paid Parental Leave and other family benefits such as elective egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement. 

Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.

BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.

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In this role you will explore different strategies people use to manage their finances and identify which ideas are the most helpful in real life.

Tasks include reviewing simple financial tips, evaluating money-saving strategies, and providing feedback on budgeting approaches.

The role is remote and open to anyone with an interest in personal finance or household budgeting.

We are seeking individuals to review and provide feedback on everyday money-management tips. This role focuses on common financial challenges such as managing expenses, reducing spending, and making smarter financial choices.

You will review examples of budgeting methods and evaluate practical ideas people use to stretch their income. The goal is to understand which approaches work best for real households.

The work is flexible and fully online. Applicants should have an interest in budgeting, saving money, or improving financial habits.

No formal finance background is required.