Cooperative Training; COOP Program

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.

A&M KSA is a Saudi-based and Saudi-focused business, fully integrated with a global firm with “execution” in our DNA. We are a refreshing alternative to traditional consultants: the independent partner of choice that turns strategy into action. We don’t just advise from the sidelines - we lead, we execute and we deliver value.

The 6-month Cooperative Training (COOP) Program at Alvarez & Marsal offers senior undergraduate students the opportunity to apply their academic knowledge to real-world challenges in management consulting.

This program provides students with invaluable hands-on experience, professional development, and the chance to work alongside industry-leading consultants. Participants will enhance their skills by contributing to high-impact projects within fast-paced teams.

Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy, high performers who demonstrate initiative and deliver results progress quickly. Successful completion of this program may serve as a pathway to our Bidayah Graduate Development Program, offering a seamless transition from academia to a rewarding consulting career at Alvarez & Marsal.

As part pf the internship program, you will be integrated into one of our Business Units working alongside experienced professionals on real client projects gaining valuable insight into the consulting process. Expect to contribute to research, data analysis, and problem-solving activities that translate recommendations into action. You will participate in team meetings, support project deliverables, and collaborate with colleagues to help solve business challenges, reflecting A&M’s execution-led approach.

This hands-on experience will develop your skills and prepare you for a potential future career in management consulting.

• Current university student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or any other related field
• A minimum GPA of 3.75 out of 5 or 2.50 out of 4 or equivalent
• Fluency in English and Arabic is mandatory. You will be required to demonstrate a business-level knowledge of English when communicating (both written and verbal)
• Preferred attributes:
• Demonstrable initiative and ownership in academic, community, or entrepreneurial activities (e.g., leading student clubs, competitions, startups).
• Evidence of resilience and drive - ability to handle fast-paced, ambiguous environments and push through challenges.
• Strong bias to action - turns analysis into tangible outcomes, comfortable taking the lead to get things done.
• Curiosity about Saudi market dynamics and a passion for contributing to Vision-led transformation.
• Team-first mindset with high energy and positive influence on others

The application period for the COOP Program is open until Thursday, 22 January 2026). Alongside your CV, you will be asked to answer questions describing examples of times when you have, for example, shown resilience, turned ideas into action, or taken the lead to get something done.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews starting on 29th January 2026. Interviews will assess your problem-solving, communication in Arabic and English, and evidence of drive and ownership in delivering outcomes

Successful candidates will commence the program on Sunday, 15 March 2026.

We are committed to a fair and transparent selection process that provides all applicants with the opportunity to showcase their potential.