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Intern, Disputes and Investigations - Chicago Summer 2027

Alvarez & Marsal•Chicago, IL, USA•Hybrid•2 hours ago

  • Internship

  • $35 - $35/hourly (Verified by employer)

  • May sponsor international talent

About the job

Description

Intern, Disputes and Investigations

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’s Disputes and Investigations (DI) practice provides forensic accounting and dispute advisory services to clients within a wide variety of industries. The practice brings a practical, results-oriented approach to solving problems related to forensic accounting investigations, financial disputes, regulatory interventions, and technical accounting issues.

Responsibilities

How you will contribute

  • Assisting with compiling, analyzing, and documenting information in an investigation, dispute, or accounting related matter

  • Contributing to the updating of complex financial models and analyses

  • Documenting analyses assumptions, methodologies, and sources of information used

  • Assisting with the drafting of reports and other client deliverables

  • Performing quality control review of reports and other client deliverables

  • Assisting with researching technical and industry specific issues

  • Developing and suggesting solutions to complex problems by thinking “outside the box”

  • Balancing multiple client projects and other responsibilities

  • Communicating proactively and presenting effectively to all levels of the engagement team

Qualifications

  • Working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Business Administration, Statistics, Management, or another relevant field

  • Working towards eligibility for CPA, CFE, or CFF certifications

  • Demonstrated leadership ability Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

  • Effective interpersonal skills - good team player with the ability to work under pressure

  • Attention to detail and accuracy

  • Quantitative skills including experience with SAS, Stata, Python, R, Power BI or SQL preferred

  • Ability and willingness to maintain a flexible work schedule in order to meet client needs

  • Hybrid - Ability to work in a flexible hybrid work arrangement, part time in physical office and remote

  • 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.

Compensation Statement

The hourly rate is $35 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 programs.

About the company

Alvarez & Marsal
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 7,000 people across four 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. When action matters, find us at www.alvarezandmarsal.com.