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Commercial Lead roles combine revenue strategy, client negotiation, and cross-functional coordination, making them a strong CPT match for business, marketing, or MBA students whose curriculum includes applied commercial training. Your DSO must document how the role integrates with your degree plan before you can start.
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Alvarez & Marsal Private Equity Performance Improvement
Summer Associate, Commercial Due Diligence (CDD)
(LOCATION: BOSTON)
About Alvarez & Marsal
Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.
The Team
A&M’s Private Equity Performance Improvement Services (PEPI) practice, with offices throughout the US, focuses on serving the middle market and large cap private equity firms who have engaged A&M to help improve operating results at their portfolio companies.
Our professionals are aligned with a PEPI service line to promote the development of deep functional skills & experiences and to maximize our ability to tailor solutions to solve our clients' business issues.
Our PEPI services include:
- Transformation Services
- Commercial Due Diligence
- Interim Management
- M&A Services
- Manufacturing Operations Improvement
- Supply Chain
- CFO Services
Role Overview
As an MBA Summer Intern in A&M's Commercial Due Diligence practice, you will partner with consulting teams to help private equity firms and corporate clients assess potential investments and strategic opportunities. You'll analyze markets, evaluate competitive landscapes, identify growth drivers, and develop actionable insights that inform high-stakes business decisions. The internship offers exposure to a variety of industries, meaningful client-facing work, and the opportunity to develop consulting, strategy, and data-driven problem-solving skills in a collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Help lead well-defined analytical modules (e.g., TAM sizing, pricing analysis)
- Work to translate workstream objectives into executable analyses
- Contribute to expert interviews and customer calls
- Help review Associate outputs and ensure analytical quality
- Contribute to synthesis and storyline development
Success Profile
- Moves from “analysis” to “insight”
- Anticipates downstream questions
- Takes initiative and embraces learning opportunities, building an understanding of how project teams approach and execute core deliverables
- Demonstrates strong intellectual curiosity, proactively seeking to understand complex business challenges, ask thoughtful questions, and continuously expand their knowledge
- Prior consulting or PE experience preferred
Your journey at A& M
We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.
Interns will receive a total salary of $27,000 for the duration of the eight-week internship. Interns are not eligible to participate in Alvarez & Marsal’s fringe benefits programs.
This internship is based in our Boston office. Candidates who receive and accept a full-time offer may have the opportunity to explore placement in other office locations based on business needs and individual preferences.
Alvarez & Marsal recruits on an ongoing basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) that they are qualified for, and that are of interest to them.
A&M does not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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Alvarez & Marsal Private Equity Performance Improvement
Summer Associate, Commercial Due Diligence (CDD)
(LOCATION: BOSTON)
About Alvarez & Marsal
Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.
The Team
A&M’s Private Equity Performance Improvement Services (PEPI) practice, with offices throughout the US, focuses on serving the middle market and large cap private equity firms who have engaged A&M to help improve operating results at their portfolio companies.
Our professionals are aligned with a PEPI service line to promote the development of deep functional skills & experiences and to maximize our ability to tailor solutions to solve our clients' business issues.
Our PEPI services include:
- Transformation Services
- Commercial Due Diligence
- Interim Management
- M&A Services
- Manufacturing Operations Improvement
- Supply Chain
- CFO Services
Role Overview
As an MBA Summer Intern in A&M's Commercial Due Diligence practice, you will partner with consulting teams to help private equity firms and corporate clients assess potential investments and strategic opportunities. You'll analyze markets, evaluate competitive landscapes, identify growth drivers, and develop actionable insights that inform high-stakes business decisions. The internship offers exposure to a variety of industries, meaningful client-facing work, and the opportunity to develop consulting, strategy, and data-driven problem-solving skills in a collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Help lead well-defined analytical modules (e.g., TAM sizing, pricing analysis)
- Work to translate workstream objectives into executable analyses
- Contribute to expert interviews and customer calls
- Help review Associate outputs and ensure analytical quality
- Contribute to synthesis and storyline development
Success Profile
- Moves from “analysis” to “insight”
- Anticipates downstream questions
- Takes initiative and embraces learning opportunities, building an understanding of how project teams approach and execute core deliverables
- Demonstrates strong intellectual curiosity, proactively seeking to understand complex business challenges, ask thoughtful questions, and continuously expand their knowledge
- Prior consulting or PE experience preferred
Your journey at A& M
We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.
Interns will receive a total salary of $27,000 for the duration of the eight-week internship. Interns are not eligible to participate in Alvarez & Marsal’s fringe benefits programs.
This internship is based in our Boston office. Candidates who receive and accept a full-time offer may have the opportunity to explore placement in other office locations based on business needs and individual preferences.
Alvarez & Marsal recruits on an ongoing basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) that they are qualified for, and that are of interest to them.
A&M does not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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Get Access To All JobsCommercial Lead CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Commercial Lead role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if your degree program includes coursework in business strategy, marketing, or sales management and the role's duties directly apply those subjects. Your DSO must document the curricular connection in your I-20. Roles with vague commercial titles benefit most from a detailed employer job description that maps responsibilities to specific courses.
Can I do full-time CPT as a Commercial Lead without affecting OPT eligibility?
Full-time CPT for 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT, defined as 20 hours per week or fewer, has no impact on OPT. If you're planning to use OPT after graduation, structure your Commercial Lead CPT as part-time or keep cumulative full-time CPT under 12 months across your program.
What documents does my employer need to process CPT paperwork?
Your employer needs a copy of your valid I-20 showing CPT authorization, your EAD is not required for CPT, and your visa and passport for I-9 verification. Some employers also request your SEVIS number. E-Verify enrollment is required for STEM OPT but not mandatory for CPT, though many larger employers run it anyway.
How do I find Commercial Lead roles where employers are familiar with CPT?
Search Migrate Mate for Commercial Lead openings filtered by employers with documented work authorization experience. Employers who've sponsored F-1 workers before are less likely to withdraw an offer when you explain CPT. Roles posted with explicit visa sponsorship notes are a strong signal the hiring team won't be caught off guard by your authorization status.
Is a Commercial Lead role at a startup a realistic CPT option?
Yes, but startups often lack an HR team familiar with I-9 and CPT procedures. Before accepting an offer, confirm the company has processed an F-1 worker before or is willing to consult with their legal team. Your DSO can authorize CPT regardless of employer size, but the employer must still complete the I-9 correctly to keep you in lawful status.