Analyst, Mergers & Acquisitions

Kroll; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Generous PTO and holidays

401(k) with company matching

Job summary

Kroll is seeking new joiners for its Global Mergers & Acquisitions Team in New York. You will contribute to sellside, buyside, and capital-raising transactions, supporting senior staff across all transaction phases and developing strong financial and analytical skills.

Join a team with deep industry expertise, a focus on family businesses, and a track record of superior deal execution. This internship offers exposure to client interaction, data room coordination, and impactful project work in a

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or Management with relevant accounting/economics/finance courses.
• Expected graduation between December 2026 and July 2027.
• Major GPA around 3.2 with strong quantitative and analytical abilities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple engagements in a team setting.
• Attention to detail, strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint; able to interact with senior professionals.

Responsibilities

• Support senior management and exposure to clients and stakeholders through all deal phases.
• Assist in financial modeling and analytics for M&A, restructuring, and special situations.
• Draft analyses, pitch materials, information memoranda, and term sheets.
• Conduct company, industry, market and competitor research and due diligence.
• Contribute to proposals and client advice and ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Maintain data room and coordinate management meetings with buyers/sellers.

Skills

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Quantitative analysis

Written communication

Team collaboration

Prioritization

Detail orientation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Finance/Accounting/Business

Min four Junior/Senior accounting/economics/finance courses

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

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

Essential Traits

• 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 2026 and July 2027
• 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)

Your recruiter will be happy to walk you through your U.S.-specific benefits, which include:

• Healthcare Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Time Off and Leave Policies: Generous paid time off (PTO), paid company holidays, generous parental and family leave.
• Protective Insurances: Life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and accident protection.
• Compensation and Rewards: Competitive salary structures, performance-based incentives, and merit-based compensation reviews.
• Retirement Plans: 401(k) plans with company matching.

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.

Salary range for this role is $90,000 - $110,000 USD