Junior Intern, Mergers & Acquisitions

Kroll

Posted 28 days ago

Internship

Chicago, Illinois

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Support senior management teams and contribute to all phases of transaction advisory and execution. Perform financial modeling, research, and due diligence while ensuring quality deliverables.

Kroll's Mergers & Acquisitions team is looking for a Junior Intern. Candidates should be pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or Management, Economics or other degree with relevant coursework. Strong analytical, communication, and Excel skills are essential, as well as the ability to work in a team environment.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Financial Modeling

Analytics

Research

Due Diligence

Communication

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Detail-Oriented

Quantitative Skills

Leadership

Integrity

Teamwork

Critical Thinking

Client Interaction

Proposal Development

Job Description

To be considered for a position at Kroll you must formally apply via careers.kroll.com

Join Kroll's Global Mergers & Acquisitions Team and gain hands-on experience in the dynamic field of Mergers & Acquisitions. We are seeking motivated and detail-oriented individuals to contribute as new joiners in our Mergers & Acquisitions Group. 

Kroll’s Mergers & Acquisition practice advises middle-market companies in sellside, buyside, and capital raising transactions. Kroll differentiates with deep industry expertise, longstanding experience working with family businesses, and superior deal execution.  

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Support senior management teams, and get exposure to clients, board members and stakeholders throughout all phases of transaction advisory and execution, in both healthy and distressed situations
  • Support in financial modeling and analytics for M&A, restructuring & special situations deal teams 
  • Draft situation analyses, pitch materials, information memoranda, management presentations and term sheets in support of M&A assignments
  • Perform company, industry, market and competitor research and due diligence
  • Contribute to the development and communication of proposals and advice to current and prospective clients
  • Ensure quality of client deliverables by having strong attention to detail 
  • Maintain open lines of communication between deal team and potential M&A buyers/sellers, including maintaining the data room and coordinating management meetings

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or Management (with a concentration in Accounting, Economics or Finance), Economics or other degree (with a minimum of four Junior and/or Senior level courses in Accounting, Economics or Finance) from an accredited university or college
  • Expected graduation date between December 2027 and August 2028
  • Major GPA of 3.2
  • Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple engagements and manage rapidly changing assignments in a team environment
  • A critical, detail-oriented thinker who can quickly evaluate and analyze companies and financial information and master new tasks quickly
  • Excellent quantitative, writing and communication skills
  • Strong working knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint
  • Ability to work effectively with senior professionals in an engagement team
  • Demonstrated leadership experience and strong personal integrity
  • Commitment to obtaining outstanding results
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future
  • FINRA Series 79, 63 & 7 certification (either current or able to obtain

About Kroll 

Join the global leader in risk and financial advisory solutions—Kroll. With a nearly century-long legacy, we blend trusted expertise with cutting-edge technology to navigate and redefine industry complexities. As a part of One Team, One Kroll, you'll contribute to a collaborative and empowering environment, propelling your career to new heights. Ready to build, protect, restore and maximize our clients’ value? Your journey begins with Kroll. 

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants regardless of gender, gender identity, race, religion, color, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, age or disability.

In order to be considered for a position, you must formally apply via careers.kroll.com.

Salary range for this role is $20 - $35 USD/hr

Kroll

As the leading independent provider of risk and financial advisory solutions, Kroll leverages our unique insights, data and technology to help clients stay ahead of complex demands. Kroll's team of more than 6,500 professionals worldwide continues the firm’s nearly 100-year history of trusted expertise spanning risk, governance, transactions and valuation. Our advanced solutions and intelligence provide clients the foresight they need to create an enduring competitive advantage. At Kroll, our values define who we are and how we partner with clients and communities. Learn more at Kroll.com.

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