About the role#
The Transaction Opinions group provides fairness and solvency opinions, along with valuation advisory services, for mergers and acquisitions, recapitalizations, corporate spin-offs, and debt refinancings. As an intern, you will work directly with Stout professionals on real client engagements. This role offers exposure to senior-level professionals and the chance to build technical skills in a professional environment.
What you'll do#
- Conduct in-depth research on industries, markets, and companies to support valuation conclusions.
- Analyze complex financial statements to identify trends, risks, and value drivers.
- Develop detailed financial models, including Discounted Cash Flow, Guideline Public Company, and Merger and Acquisition analyses.
- Prepare due diligence questions and evaluate supporting documentation.
- Exercise independent judgment to select valuation methodologies and key assumptions.
- Participate in client and management meetings, providing input on findings.
- Create comprehensive deliverables, including presentations, analysis packets, and written narratives.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a BA or BS degree, preferably in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
- A minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0, with 3.5 or higher preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Strong analytical, technical, and communication skills.
- Ability to interpret complex financial data and synthesize findings for clients.
- Relevant internship or extracurricular experience is a plus.
- Must be eligible to work in the US without employer sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: Full-time, on-site.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
About Stout
Stout is a global advisory firm founded in 1991. The company provides services in corporate finance, valuation, accounting, and transaction advisory. It supports public corporations and privately held companies across multiple sectors. Based in Chicago, the firm employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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