Retail Strategy Summer Associate

Alvarez & Marsal; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness program

Global mobility program

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is inviting top university students to join the Consumer and Retail Group as Associate Summer Consultant Interns for a 10-week experience. You will work on real client projects, attend onboarding bootcamps, and receive personalized mentorship from CRG professionals while building practical consulting skills.

Ideal candidates are analytically rigorous, self-starters and collaborative, with strong Excel/PowerPoint/Word/Access skills, and willingness to travel up to 50% for

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree or Non-MBA master's degree from a top university.
• Internship experience in consumer/retail, consulting, or finance-focused corporate roles preferred.
• Advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Access.
• Strong analytical mindset and data fluency.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to distill complex insights.

Responsibilities

• Spend 8 weeks embedded on real client projects - working alongside CRG consultants, engaging with clients, and gaining visibility with senior leadership.
• Receive Training: 1 Week of onboarding bootcamp and training to develop quantitative and qualitative skills.
• Gain Mentorship: Learn the ropes through CRG's hands‑on apprenticeship model - plus 1-on-1 coaching from a dedicated mentor all summer long
• Build Your Network: Connect with CRG and A&M professionals through curated events that spark meaningful relationships and lasting career connections

Skills

Analytical mindset

Detail-oriented

Creative thinker

Strong communication

Education

Undergraduate or Non-MBA master's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Access

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is inviting top university students to join the Consumer and Retail Group as Associate Summer Consultant Interns for a 10-week experience. You will work on real client projects, attend onboarding bootcamps, and receive personalized mentorship from CRG professionals while building practical consulting skills.

Ideal candidates are analytically rigorous, self-starters and collaborative, with strong Excel/PowerPoint/Word/Access skills, and willingness to travel up to 50% for