About the role#
This 10-week summer internship offers students a chance to support the M&A team. You will work on day-to-day tasks and specific projects to build your knowledge of the financial services industry.
What you'll do#
- Identify the attributes that make prospects attractive for M&A.
- Analyze CIMs and CIPs to summarize materials for the corporate development team.
- Create initial analysis using prospect financials and compare them against benchmarks.
- Participate in initial calls with prospective target companies.
- Assist with deal approval, departmental diligence, and the creation of evaluation materials.
- Prepare presentations and flow of funds documentation.
- Support the integration and monitoring process, including balance sheet creation and post-close business monitoring.
What you'll need#
- Current undergraduate student, preferably a rising junior or senior.
- Pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Economics.
- A genuine interest in investment research or consulting.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication skills.
Location & details#
- This role is based in Chicago, Illinois.
- The schedule is on-site three days per week and remote two days per week.
- This is a paid, full-time internship for Summer 2027.
About Aon
Aon is a professional services firm that provides risk management, insurance, and human capital consulting. The company operates in over 120 countries and maintains a global workforce of approximately 94,700 employees. It is headquartered in London and functions as a public company. The firm focuses on areas including aviation, energy, marine, and actuarial analytics.
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