Internship Building Performance Jobs in Chicago, IL

Description

Summer Intern, Corporate Performance Improvement (CPI)

Start Season & Year: Summer 2027

Earliest Graduation Date: December 2027

Latest Graduation Date: June 2028

**Accepting applications until September 16th at midnight EST.

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals. 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

A&M CPI provides management consulting services to help companies improve performance and grow stronger.  We partner with our clients to identify opportunities, enhance efficiency, and maintain competitive advantage through corporate transformation, finance and accounting, digital and technology, human resources, talent management and supply chain services. Our leaders are drawn from the executive ranks of world class consultancies and corporations, and our restructuring heritage sharpens our ability to act decisively. Clients select us for our deep expertise and ability to create and deliver practical, rather than theoretical, solutions to their unique problems in addition to our independence/objectivity.

How you will contribute

Alvarez & Marsal Corporate Performance Improvement is seeking 2027 Summer Interns to work with members of project teams. The Summer Interns will be involved with helping clients solve complex problems by assessing the client’s current situation, designing solutions involving people, process, and technology dimensions, and implementing change. Candidates must be highly motivated, eager to contribute and learn, be able to meet deadlines, and be adaptable to various assignments, systems, and tools. Some travel is possible.

CPI Summer Interns can expect to be a part of A&M’s Advancing and Cultivating Emerging (ACE) Leaders program.  ACE is the early career destination program for Alvarez & Marsal CPI analysts and consultants. ACE provides a best-in-class experience for early career professionals through recruitment activities, robust development experiences, meaningful engagement with peers and senior leaders, and competitive compensation and benefits. ACE fosters the talents of our new hires and prepares them to be the next generation of leaders at A&M in one of A&M’s solution or industry groups.

The summer intern program is a paid opportunity that lasts 8-10 weeks and typically begins in early June and ends in early/mid-August.

Qualifications:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrable teaming skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and willingness to learn
• Minimum 3.5 GPA required, both major and overall
• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university
• Preferred degrees/majors/course enrollment listed below:
  • Accounting
  • Analytics
  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Economics
  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • Management Information Systems
  • Operations/Supply Chain
  • Statistics / Mathematics
• Graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028
• Comfortable with travel up to 80% of your time
• Must be authorized to work in the US without the need for employment-based sponsorship now or in the future.  A&M will not sponsor applicants for US work visa status for this role. 

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.

At Alvarez & Marsal, inclusive diversity is a core value, and we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align with the qualifications in the job description, please reach out to your campus recruiter directly cpicampusrecruiting@alvarezandmarsal.com.

Compensation Statement

The hourly rate is $40 per hour.

Benefits Summary

Interns are not eligible to participate in Alvarez & Marsal’s fringe benefits programs. Click here for more information regarding A&M’s benefits program.

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