Intern, Disputes and Investigations

Job Description

Intern, Disputes and Investigations | Alvarez & Marsal

The Tone:
This is an internship at Alvarez & Marsal, located in Chicago, IL, with a hybrid work arrangement. Alvarez & Marsal is a global consulting firm known for its entrepreneurial, action, and results-oriented professionals who take a hands-on approach to client problem-solving. The company cultivates a collaborative environment that celebrates independent thinkers and doers, guiding its work through core values such as Integrity, Quality, and Objectivity. This role is crucial in supporting the Disputes and Investigations practice by applying forensic accounting and dispute advisory services to solve complex financial issues for clients across diverse industries.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Hybrid
• Location: Hybrid – Chicago, IL
• Pay: $35 hourly
• Team: A&M’s Disputes and Investigations (DI) practice
• Mission: This role supports the team by compiling, analyzing, and documenting information to resolve forensic accounting investigations, financial disputes, regulatory interventions, and technical accounting issues for clients.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, SAS, Stata, Python, R, Power BI, SQL

What You’ll Actually Do
• Analyze: Assist with compiling, analyzing, and documenting information crucial for investigations, disputes, or accounting-related matters.
• Model: Contribute to the updating of complex financial models and analyses, ensuring accuracy and relevance.
• Draft: Assist with the drafting and quality control review of reports and various other client deliverables.
• Research: Perform research on technical and industry-specific issues to inform client engagements.
• Communicate: Proactively communicate and present effectively to all levels of the engagement team.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Business Administration, Management, or another relevant field.
• Experience: Working towards eligibility for CPA, CFE, or CFF certifications; proficient with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint.
• Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills; effective interpersonal skills with the ability to work under pressure; strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Bonus: Demonstrated leadership ability; quantitative skills including experience with SAS, Stata, Python, R, Power BI, or SQL; ability and willingness to maintain a flexible work schedule to meet client needs.