Consumer & Retail Group Summer Consultant (Undergrad Intern, CRG Campus Recruiting)

Consumer & Retail Group (CRG) Summer Consultant (Undergrad Intern)

Location: New York, NY, United States
Date Posted: Sep 1, 2026

About Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) – Consumer & Retail Group

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. A&M takes a hands-on approach to solving clients’ problems and helping them reach their potential, guided by core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity.

A&M’s Consumer & Retail Group (CRG) is a vertically focused management consulting practice with strong growth. CRG is designed to be faster, more experienced, and to generate more impact than traditional consulting firms—combining top-tier consultants with operational experts to deliver practical solutions using analytical rigor and business judgment.

Focus Areas

• Growth Strategy & Implementation
• Large Scale Transformation
• M&A, Carve-out and Post-Merger Integration
• Operations
• Merchandising & Assortment Optimization
• Interim Leadership
• Digital & Analytics / IT Strategy
• Program Management Office
• Channel Optimization

Position

Associate Summer Consultant Intern

Internships are available for students pursuing undergraduate and Non-MBA master’s degrees with graduation dates between December 2027 through July 2028.

Internship Experience

In 10 weeks, interns dive into the CRG Consultant experience—building real-world skills and a consulting toolkit for long-term career success.

• Receive Training: 1 week of onboarding bootcamp and training to develop quantitative and qualitative skills.
• Make an Impact: 8 weeks embedded on real client projects, working alongside CRG consultants, engaging with clients, and gaining visibility with senior leadership.
• Gain Mentorship: Hands-on apprenticeship model and 1-on-1 coaching from a dedicated mentor throughout the summer.
• Build Your Network: Curated events connecting CRG and A&M professionals to support meaningful relationships and career connections.

What We Look for in an Undergraduate Intern

We are looking for driven, intellectually curious students with strong attention to detail who thrive in fast-paced, problem-solving environments.

• Analytically Rigorous: Thinks in structured, hypothesis-driven ways and supports ideas with data. Case interviews test your ability to break down complex problems and drive toward practical solutions.
• Self-Starter: Takes ownership, demonstrates resilience, and brings curiosity to every challenge.
• Collaborative & Persuasive: Works well in teams, listens actively, and can influence through logic and presence.
• Clear & Composed Communicator: Explains ideas clearly, adapts to the audience, and remains effective under pressure.

Candidate 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
• Creative thinker with a knack for building tools and solving problems
• Commercially savvy, with exposure to proposal development
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Willingness to travel up to 50% (Monday–Friday)

Compensation

The intern salary is a monthly base of $8,333.33. Interns are not eligible to participate in Alvarez & Marsal’s fringe benefits programs.

Application Deadline

TBD

Working With CRG

A&M is not a typical consulting firm. CRG is made up of entrepreneurial professionals who embody A&M’s core values—Inclusive Diversity, Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, and Personal Reward—while delivering a tailored and scalable approach for private equity, hedge fund, and corporate clients. A&M presents opportunities, not a playbook, and rewards performance rather than tenure.

Growth and Support

A&M provides benefits and development opportunities to support career and personal/professional growth. This includes performance-based career progression, high-quality practice-wide training programs, a global mobility program, rotation opportunities in other practice areas, employee resource groups, and a health and wellness program. A&M also emphasizes training and development resources and networking opportunities.

Culture & Values

A&M’s core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity guide everything the firm does—shaping a culture rooted in entrepreneurship, impact, and integrity. A&M trusts people to take ownership early, contribute to meaningful challenges, and drive results that matter, empowering growth and diverse perspectives. Above all, A&M values doing the right thing.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Alvarez & Marsal provides and promotes equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws.