Any fish have experience with Alvarez & Marsal? Was contacted by a recruiter about an opportunity there but not super familiar with the firm. Curious to hear of anyone’s experiences

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I interviewed with them out of college, and have some acquaintances that work there. Apparently pay is better than typical B4, but got the impression it’s a somewhat toxic work environment from acquaintances.... and during interview, was told many times that job revolves primarily around determining how many people to fire.

I actually really liked the interviewer and the people I know that came from there were very nice and down to earth.

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OP - which part of the A&M business? I don’t recall a cyber specific practice... unless it’s with a different business unit and they are looking for cyber folks.

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I’ve worked here for over 4 years now. Very happy with the decision. Great exit opps (MBB, FAANG, PE) have reached out to me but I’m so happy with where I am that I stay.

I haven’t seen the “toxic work culture” someone mentioned but admit that there is little room for those who aren’t additive on engagements (unlike when I worked at a Big 4). I view that as a positive since the team isn’t constantly pulling along dead weight.

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Totally agree, feel after my first year this is a great firm for opportunity

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I’ve worked in PEPI for a couple of years. I really enjoy the work, I haven’t experienced any of the toxic work environment some people have mentioned, and the pay is 👌🏼👌🏼

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Pay is pretty outstanding here. I’m an analyst out of college making over 100K. Happy to answer questions about culture

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Finance clients rave about A&M, which says a bit about the type of work/reputation/exit opps.

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Friend of mine used to work there. I believe they are actually really well known especially in distressed turnaround + hire ex-IB. Seemed to have Higher bonus % vs. traditional mgt consulting.

i heard of them, they are legit

They are turnaround experts, so business is booming.

I work for CPI. Let me know if you have any specific questions.

It’s the only consulting company I would leave my corporate position for. Had a buddy that worked the restructuring group and loved it. They worked really hard but were rewarded very well.

Anyone there willing to chat with me about a M&A role that I'm eyeing? Hey, you might score a referral bonus :)

Happy to chat but I have a strict policy against referring people I don’t know

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How long does it take for them to reach back after initially recruiter screen?

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