Intern, Financial Services Tax

Job Description

Intern, Financial Services Tax | Alvarez & Marsal

The Tone:
This is an internship at Alvarez & Marsal, a global consulting firm known for its entrepreneurial, action-oriented, and results-driven professionals. The firm approaches client problems with a hands-on method, aiming to help them reach their full potential. This role is crucial for contributing to the Tax Financial Services team’s goal of delivering exceptional value and tailored tax solutions to global banks, private equity firms, and hedge funds. By joining, you will make a tangible impact within the organization and the industry.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Pay: $40 hourly
• Team: A&M’s Tax Financial Services team
• Mission: Assist the Tax Financial Services team in providing specialized tax support and solutions to a diverse range of financial services clients.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office products (with an emphasis on Excel)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Client Engagement: Work directly with clients across Asset Management, Banking, Insurance, Real Estate, and FinTech sectors.
• Tax Compliance: Assist with the tax compliance process for quarterly estimated extensions payments and annual compliance filings for pass through and corporate entities.
• Research & Analysis: Assist in researching and analyzing a wide variety of complex tax issues to support client strategies.
• Project Participation: Participate in potential tax-planning and consulting projects, contributing to strategic client solutions.
• Deliverables & Communication: Assist with creating concise, complete deliverables and clearly communicate work plan, project objectives, and timelines within multidisciplinary teams.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Tax, signifying an entry-level career stage.
• Experience: No specific years required, but involves assisting with tax compliance processes and experience with Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel, is preferred.
• Skills: High motivation to learn and grow, detail-oriented, strong organizational abilities, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and robust research, writing, and analytical capabilities.
• Bonus: Plans to pursue a CPA. Must be authorized to work in the US without the need for employment-based sponsorship now or in the future.