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UPenn Undergrad Intern, Consumer & Retail Group Summer Consultant

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Alvarez & Marsal

Sep 16

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Consulting
    Business, Operations & Strategy

AI generated summary

  • You should be an undergrad from a top university, with consumer/retail experience, strong MS Office skills, creative problem-solving, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. Willingness to travel is a plus.
  • You will assist in growth strategy, large-scale transformations, M&A integration, operations optimization, and merchandising strategies, while providing interim leadership support as needed.

Requirements

  • Studying for an Undergraduate degree from a top university
  • Relevant experience, Consumer or Retail-related business or consulting in a professional services firm environment preferred / or corporate positions with a financial and operational focus
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Excel
  • Strong technical acumen and comfortable working with complex data sets
  • Attention to detail and ability to synthesize complex analysis and identify implications
  • Creative problem solving, ability to develop new tools, methodologies and approaches
  • Exposure to / experience with proposal development, strong commercial instincts and interest
  • Advanced verbal / written communication and presentation skills
  • Open to +/- 50% travel M-F

Responsibilities

  • - Growth Strategy & Implementation
  • - Large Scale Transformation
  • - M&A, Carve-out and Post-Merger Integration
  • - Operations
  • - Merchandising & Assortment Optimization
  • - Interim Leadership

FAQs

What is the application deadline for the Summer Consultant position at Alvarez & Marsal?

Alvarez & Marsal recruits on an ongoing basis, and candidates are considered as they apply until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously.

What educational background is required for the Summer Consultant role?

Candidates must be studying for an Undergraduate degree from a top university.

Is previous consulting experience necessary for this internship?

Previous consulting experience is valued but not necessary; an ideal candidate should have a demonstrated interest in consumer and/or retail sectors.

What type of training do interns receive during the program?

Interns receive one week of onboarding bootcamp and training to develop quantitative and qualitative skills.

Will interns have the opportunity to work on client projects?

Yes, interns will spend the bulk of their summer collaborating with CRG consulting teams on high-impact projects while gaining exposure to clients and senior leadership.

Are interns assigned a mentor during their internship?

Yes, the CRG has an apprenticeship model on project teams alongside one-on-one coaching through the summer with a mentor.

What are the technical skill requirements for the position?

Candidates should have advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Excel, along with strong technical acumen and comfort working with complex data sets.

Is travel required for this internship?

Yes, candidates should be open to approximately 50% travel Monday through Friday.

What is the salary for the Summer Consultant internship?

The intern salary is a monthly base of $8,333.33.

Are interns eligible for Alvarez & Marsal’s fringe benefits programs?

No, interns are not eligible to participate in Alvarez & Marsal’s fringe benefits programs.

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Alvarez & Marsal

Leading global professional services firm

Consulting
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1983
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Companies, investors and government entities around the world turn to Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) when conventional approaches are not enough to drive change and achieve results. Privately held since its founding in 1983, A&M is a leading global professional services firm that provides advisory, business performance improvement and turnaround management services. A&M’s leadership is about a bias towards action and the willingness to tell clients what we think is needed. 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. These are the core differences that distinguish us from other management consulting firms. With over 8,000 people across six continents, we deliver tangible results for corporates, boards, private equity firms, law firms and government agencies facing complex challenges. Our senior leaders, and their teams, help organizations transform operations, catapult growth and accelerate results through decisive action. Comprised of experienced operators, world-class consultants, former regulators and industry authorities, A&M leverages its restructuring heritage to turn change into a strategic business asset, manage risk and unlock value at every stage of growth.