Difficulty of Alvarez & Marsal Cases

Question

How difficult are the cases for an entry-level full-time analyst (undergrad) interview with Alvarez & Marsal?

Answer 1

Hi there,

I haven't heard of them being particularly easy nor particularly challenging.

However, try not to think like this (what's the point?)....just prepare as best you can for the hardest cases possible...right?

In terms of their cases, make sure you study the relevant material (i.e. what they're known for)!

Here's a list to start you with: https://www.preplounge.com/en/management-consulting-cases?language=en&topic[]=1&topic[]=17&topic[]=4&topic[]=19&sort=real-case-desc&page=1&perPage=20

You should search for cases that are along the below lines.

Case Type

Re-org
M&A
PE
Valuation
Risk
Process improvement

Industries

Aerospace & Defense
Transportation & Logistics
TMT
Retail
Capital projects + Infrastructure
NGO / Public sector
Pharma
Automotive
Healthcare
Financial services
Energy
Education
Consumer products
Real estate

Answer 2

Hi,

I found that they were in the standard difficulty, mostly interveiwee-led and with no charts orany special data to analyze. Some of them had a heavy quantitative part but if you are well prepared, you can definitely ace them.

Please note that the difficulty of a case varies from an interviewer to another one. Some interviewers are known for giving challenging cases...

Do not hesitate to reach out, should you need further details about interviewing for A&M.

All the best,

Mehdi

Answer 3

Hello,

I have had interviews with A&M in Dubai and cases difficulty is in the average. The only big difference was a "practical case": I was asked to get information and data interviewing people in Dubai between 2 case interviews and then to syntesize my results and takeaways in a ppt to be presented to Managing Director.
Feel free to write me for more information.

Best,
Luca

Answer 4

Hi there,
I had three online interviews with Alvarez & Marsal leading up to an offer for a summer internship, and I'd say the cases were fairly manageable. They were candidate-led, so you're expected to drive the problem-solving process, but the difficulty level was average in my experience. I didn't have extensive prep beforehand but was still able to handle them without too much trouble. As long as you're comfortable with basic case structures and can think critically on your feet, you should be in good shape!

Answer 5

Hi,

The difficulty of the cases themselves depends on the interviewer and there is no reason to expect something simpler and harder. The bar is certainly a little bit lower than in MBB but the expectations are still very high. It is therefore necessary to prepare as for any interview :) And do not forget the fit !!

Best

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Yes it is! In fact, they give cases for their interviews! (They tend to be quite math heavy). Absolutely A&M is still... (read entire answer)

Yes it is! In fact, they give cases for their interviews! (They tend to be quite math heavy). Absolutely A&M is still considered in the same realm as these other firms - so make... (read entire answer)

Answer 8

Hi Nick! I have worked with A&M candidates, though not specifically for Australia - typically, they had 2 rounds with... (read entire answer)

Hi Nick! I have worked with A&M candidates, though not specifically for Australia - typically, they had 2 rounds with candidate-led cases and personal fit components (mostly cen... (read entire answer)