Thoughts on Alvarez & Marsal Private Equity Performance Improvement

I have a background in finance, having done internships in investment banking and private equity. However, after my time in PE I realized that I am more interested in strategy/operations. I came across an internship from Alvarez & Marsal within their Private Equity Performance Improvement division and it seemed quite interesting. What are your thoughts on the firm and division? How does it stack up against MBB?

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This part of A&M is top tier. It’s a very smart and talented bunch of people, and it has been the fastest-growing part of the firm for the last decade. They work very hard but are really good at what they do and are recognized for it across the industry.

It’s a slightly different value prop than MBB. Most MBB PE projects are more high level from what I’ve seen. A&M gets really into the weeds.

 

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