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Alvarez & Marsal | Consumer and Retail Group (CRG)

Position: Associate Summer Consultant

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.

Established over six years ago, A&M’s Consumer & Retail Group is a vertically focused management consulting practice that continues to experience high growth.  

CRG was formed to disrupt the consulting industry – we are faster, more experienced, and generate more impact than traditional firms. We are a mix of top-tier consultants and operational experts that help us bring the right combination of analytical rigor overlayed with business judgement to help build practical and real solutions.
 

The work we do:

• Growth Strategy & Implementation
• Large Scale Transformation
• M&A, Carve-out and Post-Merger Integration
• Operations
• Merchandising & Assortment Optimization
• Interim Leadership
• Digital & Analytics / IT Strategy
• Program Management Office
• Channel Optimization

Associate Summer Consultant Internships are available for students pursuing undergraduate and Non-MBA master’s degrees with graduation dates between December 2027 through July of 2028.

Please join us for one of our upcoming Virtual Company Presentations to learn more about Alvarez & Marsal’s Consumer & Retail Group and our opportunities:

Thursday, September 10 at 6:00 PM ET — [Join via Microsoft Teams]

Friday, September 11 at 3:00 PM ET — [Join via Microsoft Teams]

The Internship Experience:

In just 10 weeks, our interns dive into the CRG Consultant experience - building real-world skills and a powerful consulting toolkit for long-term career success.

CRG Interns:

• Receive Training: 1 Week of onboarding bootcamp and training to develop quantitative and qualitative skills

• Make an Impact: Spend 8 weeks embedded on real client projects - working alongside CRG consultants, engaging with clients, and gaining visibility with senior leadership.

• Gain Mentorship: Learn the ropes through CRG’s hands-on apprenticeship model - plus 1-on-1 coaching from a dedicated mentor all summer long

• Build Your Network: Connect with CRG and A&M professionals through curated events that spark meaningful relationships and lasting career connections

What We Look for in an Undergraduate Intern:

We’re looking for driven, intellectually curious undergrads with an attention to detail who thrive in fast-paced, problem-solving environments.

Our ideal intern is:

• Analytically Rigorous: Thinks in structured, hypothesis-driven ways and backs ideas with data. Case interviews test your ability to break down complex problems and drive toward practical solutions
• Self-Starter: Takes ownership, shows resilience, and brings curiosity to every challenge
• Collaborative & Persuasive: Works well in teams, listens actively, and can influence through logic and presence - not just volume
• Clear & Composed Communicator: Explains ideas with clarity, adapts to the audience, and stays cool under pressure

Candidate Qualifications:

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree or Non-MBA master’s degree from a top university
• Internship experience in consumer/retail, consulting, or finance-focused corporate roles preferred
• Advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Access
• Strong analytical mindset and data fluency
• Detail-oriented with the ability to distill complex insights
• Creative thinker with a knack for building tools and solving problems
• Commercially savvy with exposure to proposal development
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Willing to travel up to 50% (Monday–Friday)

The Intern Salary is a monthly base of $8,333.33. Interns are not eligible to participate in Alvarez & Marsal’s fringe benefits programs. Click here for more information regarding A&M’s benefits programs.

Application Deadline:

TBD

Who will you be working with?

We are not a typical consulting firm. We are a group of entrepreneurial professionals who embody the A&M Core Values –inclusive diversity, integrity, quality, objectivity, fun and personal reward while delivering a tailored and scalable approach to working with private equity, hedge fund, and corporate clients. We present you with opportunities, not a playbook, and we reward you based on performance, not your tenure.

How will you grow and be supported?

As a demonstration of A&M’s strong commitment to its people, we offer benefits to support your career, personal and professional developments. This includes performance-based career progression and promotion process, high quality practice-wide training programs, a global mobility program, rotation opportunities in other practice areas, employee resource groups, and a health and wellness program. Click here to learn about our commitment to your well-being.

A&M recognizes that our people fuel our growth, and you and your team will be provided with the best available training and development resources, as well as networking opportunities. Click here to learn more about why A&M is a great place to work.