Disputes and Investigations Graduate Programme

This graduate training contract within Alvarez & Marsal’s Disputes & Investigations practice focuses on supporting forensic accounting, fraud investigations, and expert witness services while completing the ICAEW Chartered Accountant (ACA) qualification.

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 11,000 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 global Disputes & Investigations (DI) practice is a leading provider of forensic accounting, forensic technology, privacy, cyber, economic expert witness, dispute resolution and investigation services. The firm has an established reputation for high quality and conflict-free work. Our approach is characterised by a high level of objectivity, diligence and intensive analysis.

The DI team comprises over 450 professionals globally with dedicated European teams in London, Munich, Frankfurt, Athens, Paris, Madrid, Geneva and Zurich. We have worked on some of the most significant, high-profile matters in the investigative and disputes arena across many European countries and beyond.

A&M's DI team embraces professionals from a wide range of cultural and social backgrounds, who bring deep expertise in conducting investigations, presenting expert evidence including testifying, managing electronic disclosure exercises and interrogating complex sets of information.

Our core areas of work include commercial litigation and international arbitration, valuation disputes, contract disputes, anti-bribery and fraud investigations, regulatory investigations and other dispute advisory services.

The Role

We are looking for highly motivated, analytical, inquisitive, diverse and open-minded individuals to support in becoming a qualified ICAEW Chartered Accountant (ACA). We will support you through your training and provide both the professional and personal development opportunities you need to grow.

You will be working in a close team of talented individuals from a range of cultural and social backgrounds, benefiting from personal coaching and mentoring from our senior leaders. We are currently recruiting for a September 2026 start date.

Qualifications

•           Eligibility to work in the UK

•           2:1 or higher undergraduate degree

•           A-level ABB (or equivalent)

•           Business level English is a pre-requisite and any other languages are desirable

•           IT skills – proficient in Excel and Word to intermediate level. Database skills would also be an advantage

•           Interest in participating with initiatives in the areas of corporate social responsibility and diversity and inclusion

Your journey at A&M

We recognise that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritise 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.

We prioritise your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favourite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.

Inclusive Diversity

A&M’s entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can 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 the main reasons our people love working at A&M.

Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity, and we foster inclusiveness, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is Alvarez & Marsal’s practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws.