M&A Strategy Intern

Faria Education Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Friendly team environment

Job summary

A global education technology company based in London is seeking a sharp intern to support their M&A strategy team. This hands-on internship involves evaluating edtech companies, conducting outreach to potential acquisition targets, and providing valuable insights to senior leadership. Ideal candidates should have strong research skills and proficiency in tools like Excel and LinkedIn. This three-month role may lead to an extension based on performance. Join us to contribute to transforming education technology.

Qualifications

• Experience in investment banking, private equity, or consulting is preferred.
• Interest in education technology or international schools is a plus.
• Willingness to attend office at least two days a week.

Responsibilities

• Screen and evaluate a pipeline of edtech companies.
• Conduct personalized LinkedIn outreach to target companies.
• Maintain and update an acquisition pipeline tracker.
• Support ad hoc research and analysis tasks.

Skills

Strong research and analytical skills

Proficiency in Excel

Clear written English

Comfort in synthesising incomplete information

Proficiency in LinkedIn

Education

Undergraduate or recent graduate in Business, Economics, Finance or related field

MBA students

Tools

Excel

LinkedIn

AI tools

Job description

We are looking for a sharp, detail-oriented intern* to support our M&A strategy team in London.

You will be a core part of a project to identify, screen, and prioritise potential acquisition targets across the global education technology market. This is a hands‑on role with real responsibility - your analysis will directly inform decisions made at the senior leadership level.

This is a three-month internship with the potential for extension based on performance and business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Screen and evaluate a pipeline of 1,500 edtech companies against Faria's M&A criteria, including customer segment, geography, product fit, and revenue scale.
• Shortlist companies for outreach, drawing on desk research across company websites, LinkedIn, and AI tools.
• Conduct personalised LinkedIn outreach to senior contacts at high-priority target companies on behalf of the executive team, scheduling introduction meetings for successful communications.
• Maintain and update an acquisition pipeline tracker based on your outreach, flagging patterns, and insights across geographies and product categories.
• Support ad hoc research and analysis tasks as the project evolves.

Requirements

• Undergraduate or recent graduate in Business, Economics, Finance, International Relations, or a related field; MBA students are also welcome for part‑time placement.
• Strong research and analytical skills with high attention to detail and clear written English. Comfort reading and synthesising incomplete or conflicting information is essential.
• Proficiency in Excel and LinkedIn; familiarity with AI tools, including Claude or Gemini.
• Prior experience in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, consulting, or market research is strongly preferred.
• A genuine interest in education technology and/or international schools; personal experience of an international school environment (e.g. IB, British International, or American International) is a plus.
• Ability to attend our London office between Bank and Monument stations at least two days per week.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Friendly team of comprehensive professionals.

About Faria Education Group

For over 15 years, Faria Education Group has deeply understood the needs of schools, leveraging extensive experience in education. Our dedication to reaching every learner and inspiring every educator has supported over 10,000 schools and 4 million students across 155 countries. We are committed to driving transformative experiences for learners, educators, and families globally.

Our integrated SaaS solutions suite supports all aspects of curriculum management (Atlas), teaching and learning (ManageBac), admissions (OpenApply), and school‑to‑home communications (SchoolsBuddy). With an unwavering commitment to innovation, our technology meets rigorous data protection and security standards, ensuring first‑class training and support.

Through our innovative online schools (Pamoja and Wolsey Hall), we provide comprehensive educational experiences with IB Diploma and Cambridge online courses, delivering high‑quality education to schools and homes worldwide.

Join us in our commitment to transforming education and empowering communities worldwide.

https://www.faria.org/careers