About the role#
Kroll is looking for an intern to join the Global Mergers & Acquisitions team in Chicago. You will gain hands-on experience by supporting middle-market companies through sellside, buyside, and capital raising transactions. This role involves working closely with senior management on both healthy and distressed deal situations.
What you'll do#
- Support senior management teams and interact with clients, board members, and stakeholders during all phases of transaction advisory.
- Assist with financial modeling and analytics for M&A, restructuring, and special situations.
- Draft situation analyses, pitch materials, information memoranda, management presentations, and term sheets.
- Conduct research and due diligence on companies, industries, markets, and competitors.
- Help develop and communicate proposals and advice for clients.
- Maintain data rooms, coordinate management meetings, and facilitate communication between deal teams and potential buyers or sellers.
- Ensure the quality of all client deliverables.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a degree program for Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or Economics.
- Completion of at least four Junior or Senior level courses in Accounting, Economics, or Finance.
- Expected graduation date between December 2027 and August 2028.
- A minimum major GPA of 3.2.
- Strong proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent quantitative, writing, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with senior professionals and manage multiple tasks in a team setting.
- Demonstrated leadership experience and personal integrity.
- Ability to obtain or hold FINRA Series 79, 63, and 7 certifications.
- Current authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Chicago, Illinois.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment: Part-time, paid internship.
About Kroll
Kroll provides risk and financial advisory solutions to clients across the globe. The firm specializes in areas such as valuation, corporate finance, cyber risk, and investigations. It employs over 7,000 professionals and maintains a presence in major cities including New York, London, and Hong Kong. Kroll operates as a privately held organization.
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