Intern M&A - Brussels (November 2026 - February 2027)

Lincoln International; Brussel; On-site; EUR 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln International Brussels seeks a curious and driven intern for 3–5 months, starting October 2026. You will work alongside experienced bankers and gain hands-on exposure to M&A transactions in a fast-paced advisory setting.

Applicants should have an exceptional academic background, strong Dutch and English skills, and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. You will help with market research, deal materials, valuations, and pitches, learning the full deal process in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Academic excellence with strong performance
• Interest in accounting, Finance, M&A, and valuation
• Excellent written and spoken Dutch and English

Responsibilities

• Conduct market, industry and company research
• Support deal execution and draft materials (teasers, information memorandums, and other relevant documentation)
• Carrying out financial analyses and assisting with valuations, identifying a buyer universe, participating in the due diligence and closing processes
• Involvement in pitch presentation preparation
• Supporting senior bankers with business development and meeting preparation

Skills

Dutch proficiency

English proficiency

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proactive/self-motivated

Adaptability

Education

Strong academic background

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Lincoln International, Inc. (NYSE: LCLN) is a trusted investment banking advisor to business owners and senior executives of leading private equity firms and their portfolio companies and to public and privately held companies. Our services include mergers and acquisitions advisory, private funds and capital markets advisory, and valuations and fairness opinions. The global enterprise is comprised of a tightly integrated team of more than 1,400 professionals in more than 30 offices in 14 countries, offering an unobstructed perspective on the global private capital markets, backed by superb execution and a deep commitment to client success. With extensive industry knowledge and relationships, timely market intelligence and strategic insights, we forge deep, productive client relationships that endure for decades. Connect with us to learn more at www.lincolninternational.com.

At Lincoln International, we know that the success of our global organization is a direct outcome of the strength of our people. We encourage diversity of thought and create talent density by attracting, retaining and engaging high performers from all demographics, backgrounds and perspectives. We value diversity, equity and inclusion as a catalyst to foster innovation and creative problem solving, access the best candidates and adapt to a highly dynamic, competitive environment. We know that employing a diverse team and valuing the unique perspectives of our people allows us to better understand and serve the needs of our clients.

Lincoln International is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We encourage you to read more about our commitment to diversity and Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) efforts.

In Belgium, we are a generalist M&A team that covers a broad range of sectors, including Industrials, Consumer, Tech, Business Services and Healthcare. Europe-wide, we are proud to consistently rank among the top in M&A league tables, especially for sell-sides for private equity clients. In 2025, Lincoln International successfully advised on over 420 transactions worldwide.

To support our team in Brussels, we are looking for a curious and driven individual who would like to join us as interns for 3-5 months. Internship start will be end of October 2026.

Our internship in Brussels offers the chance to gain hands‑on experience and valuable exposure to high-level financial advisory work, providing you as intern with the opportunity to develop key skills in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

What else you can look forward to:

• Unrivalled deal flow and the corresponding extensive learning opportunities ranging from marketing efforts and origination to live projects and execution
• A true ‘mid-cap approach’, which means working in small deal teams within one or two sector groups, being able to grab different business models and experience a variety of different deal situations
• Entrepreneurial spirit and flat hierarchies, which will mean significant team exposure to seasoned bankers and the opportunity to make valuable contributions
• A steep learning curve in corporate finance, valuation and strategic thinking
• Wallstreet Prep/Training the Street, access to our Lincoln Learning Platform and our own Lincoln AI tool as development support

Your Role

You will receive the opportunity to work alongside experienced bankers and be involved in all aspects of an M&A transaction - thereby develop a solid understanding of M&A processes.

Key responsibilities

• Conducting market, industry and company research
• Supporting deal execution and contributing to the drafting of marketing materials such as teasers, information memorandums, and other relevant documentation,
• Carrying out financial analyses and assisting with valuations, identifying a buyer universe, participating in the due diligence and closing processes
• Involvement in pitch presentation preparation
• Supporting senior bankers with business development and meeting preparation

You offer

• An exceptional, well rounded academic background
• A genuine curiosity for business models and sectors, coupled with a good understanding of corporate strategy and themes, related to company growth and development
• Previous internships in Corporate Finance related fields that have nurtured your interest in accounting, Finance, M&A, and valuation which you know would like to develop further
• Great analytical skills and attention to detail, along with a willingness to develop and learn.
• A proactive and self‑motivated approach, with a commitment to personal growth, whether through academic excellence, creative pursuits, or personal projects.
• Adaptability, dependability, and the ability to manage a dynamic workload
• Clear communication skills, with the ability to collaborate well with others, and a personally engaging manner
• An array of international experiences and perspectives
• Excellent written and spoken Dutch and English skills, French is considered a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

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