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Transaction Analyst Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Senior Transaction Manager

Chicago, IL

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Build customized reports, dashboards and analytics specific to account team usage * Assist Client in completing a large number of transactions annually and independently execute lease of all types ...

Transaction Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$75K - $90K/yr

Armed with exceptional analytical and organizational skills and an eye for details, you're a ... Support all transaction activity, preparing forecasts and savings results reporting * Apply ...

Senior Transaction Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$150K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Job Title Senior Transaction Manager Summary Position Summary: Responsible for the day-to-day ... Strong market analysis and site selection skills. * Excellent negotiation and relationship ...

Senior Transaction Manager

Chicago, IL

$150K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Job Title Senior Transaction Manager Summary Position Summary: Responsible for the day-to-day ... Strong market analysis and site selection skills. * Excellent negotiation and relationship ...

Senior Transaction Manager

Chicago, IL

$150K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Job Title Senior Transaction Manager Summary Position Summary: Responsible for the day-to-day ... Strong market analysis and site selection skills. * Excellent negotiation and relationship ...

Senior Transaction Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$150K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Job Title Senior Transaction Manager Summary Position Summary: Responsible for the day-to-day ... Strong market analysis and site selection skills. * Excellent negotiation and relationship ...

Senior Transaction Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$150K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Job Title Senior Transaction Manager Summary Position Summary: Responsible for the day-to-day ... Strong market analysis and site selection skills. * Excellent negotiation and relationship ...

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How much do transaction analyst jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for transaction analyst in Illinois is $69,362.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56,700.00 and $82,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a transaction analyst, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Transaction Analyst, you need strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a background in finance, accounting, or business administration. Familiarity with financial modeling tools, Excel, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and sometimes certifications like CFA or CPA are typically required. Excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and organizational skills help you collaborate effectively and manage multiple transactions simultaneously. These competencies are crucial for ensuring accurate transaction processing, risk mitigation, and supporting sound business decisions.

What are some common challenges transaction analysts face when working with large volumes of financial data?

Transaction Analysts often encounter challenges managing and reconciling large datasets, which can be time-consuming and require strong attention to detail. Ensuring data accuracy and identifying discrepancies are critical, especially when deadlines are tight. Analysts frequently collaborate with finance, compliance, and IT teams to resolve issues and implement process improvements. Staying organized and leveraging analytical tools can help manage workload and maintain high data integrity.

What does a transaction analyst do?

A Transaction Analyst is responsible for analyzing and processing financial transactions in organizations such as banks, investment firms, or corporations. Their duties include reviewing transaction data, ensuring compliance with regulations, identifying discrepancies, and preparing reports for management. Transaction Analysts play a key role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial records, supporting audits, and helping to optimize transaction processes. They often collaborate with other departments to resolve transaction-related issues and implement process improvements.

What skills are needed to be a transaction analyst?

A transaction analyst needs strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in financial software and Excel. Good communication skills and the ability to work under tight deadlines are also important for reviewing and processing financial transactions accurately.

What cities in Illinois are hiring for Transaction Analyst jobs?

Cities in Illinois with the most Transaction Analyst job openings:

Infographic showing various Transaction Analyst job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 85% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 9% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $69,362 per year, or $33.3 per hour.

Director - Global Transaction Analytics

Alvarez and Marsal

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 19 days ago


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7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

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Job description

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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

Global Transaction Advisory Group (TAG)

TAG is a subsidiary of A&M, an established leader in providing global leadership and advisory services to a variety of diverse industries. TAG professionals specialize largely in providing financial and accounting buy-side and sell-side due diligence, capital markets and accounting advisory, global transaction analytics, environmental, technical & sustainability (ETS) and other related M&A services for private equity, hedge funds, sovereign wealth, family office and corporate clients around the world

Global Transaction Analytics (GTA)

A&M’s Global Transaction Analytics (GTA) practice, within our Transaction Advisory Group, has an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing team in New York, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Miami, Nashville, Los Angeles and San Francisco. We are seeking a Director to bring their energy, passion, and expertise to help our clients get the answers they need to get the deal done across the investment lifecycle from pre-deal to post-deal analysis.

A&M GTA provides data analytics services to clients to uncover maximum actionable insights to support their M&A, divestment and investment strategy. GTA is a global team which leverages market leading technology, advanced analytics capabilities, and A&M’s operational, functional and industry expertise to drive relevant business insights. Our global team provides analytics as a service to private equity and corporates across the transaction lifecycle.

How will you contribute

As a Director in our GTA practice, you will have the opportunity to work with our highly motivated and effective team of professionals on a variety of interesting projects across different industries including but not limited to manufacturing, distribution, consumer, retail, restaurants, business and industrial services as well as healthcare, software & technology, energy and financial services. You will add value to our clients by offering data-enabled business, financial, and operational transparency during pre-acquisition due diligence or post-acquisitions performance improvement projects.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Lead numerous client engagements
  • Effectively manage day-to-day client interaction and relationships
  • Proactively contribute to business development opportunities
  • Manage and prioritize team responsibilities and consult with senior members of the team as appropriate across multiple deals
  • Work cohesively and collaboratively across stakeholders
  • Counsel and mentor junior members of the team and continue to develop the team’s technical acumen
  • Proactively recruit, train, and develop junior staff members, including teaching training classes as applicable

Qualifications:

  • A minimum of 10+ years of experience in data analytics or transaction services
    • Buy-side/vendor due diligence experience across industries preferred
    • Understanding of M&A / PE investment lifecycle preferred
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Statistics, Information Systems or a related field
  • Understanding of data extraction, manipulation, analytics and visualization approaches
  • Strong technical background with hands-on data analytics experience
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, relational databases/SQL querying, Alteryx, business intelligence/visualization (Tableau preferred), big data and machine learning concepts
    • Ability to leverage business intelligence software
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts in a through yet concise manner
  • Exceptional project management skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Flexibility to work as both a team member in a collaborative setting and as an individual contributor
  • Ability to thrive and be effective in fast-paced settings

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.

The base salary is $200,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.

Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings’ fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined periodically as well as a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive an annual discretionary contribution to their 401(k) retirement savings plan from Alvarez & Marsal. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy-two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type. Click here for more information regarding A&M’s benefits programs.

Alvarez & Marsal recruits on an ongoing basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) that they are qualified for and that are of interest to them.

A&M does not require or administer a lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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