Corporate Development Intern

3010 HYDRIL USA DISTRIBUTION; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

HMH is seeking a Corporate Development Intern in Houston to support growth through mergers & acquisitions, market analysis and strategic initiatives. You will gain hands-on experience in financial modeling, industry research and integration planning.

The role requires enrollment in a business-related degree, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work with senior management in a global team. Duration is 12 weeks (May 24 - August 13, 2027) in Houston, TX.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Graduate program in business-related field (finance or economics a plus).
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 with Junior/Senior or MBA status.
• Ability to communicate professionally with senior management and a global team.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Multilingual a plus.
• Interest in M&A, Strategy and/or Energy Industry is a plus.
• Experience with financial research tools (Capital IQ, Bloomberg) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market, industry, and competitive research to support strategic decision-making and deal sourcing.
• Identify and evaluate potential acquisition targets and growth opportunities.
• Build and analyze financial models and business cases.
• Support valuation analysis, due diligence, and transaction execution activities.
• Prepare presentations and analyses for senior management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on integration planning and strategic projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Financial modeling

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s or graduate degree in business/finance/economics

GPA 3.0 or higher

MBA status

Tools

Capital IQ

Bloomberg

Microsoft Office

Job description

About us HMH is a leading provider of drilling solutions, offering a wide range of products and services that are designed to be the safest and most efficient in the industry. Apart from our expertise in land and offshore operations, we are continuously expanding our knowledge within subsea mining, geothermal, onshore and offshore construction, as well as offshore wind industries. With offices in 16 countries across five continents, HMH maintains a strong global presence. HMH is a frontrunner in developing and providing automation and digital solutions for our drilling customers to support their endeavour to improve efficiency and environmental footprint. Equipped with its brilliant team of engineers, HMH is committed to actively exploring opportunities in other industries. For us, this means new opportunities and challenges that we need creativity and great minds to solve in our efforts to innovate our future. Do you want to join our team? At HMH we value our employees. We offer exciting job opportunities that will give you the opportunity to grow in your role and give you the professional development you deserve. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, you will join a casual and inclusive work environment. Our environment is based on respect and having a good day at work, so you can expect to join a knowledgeable, global team who help each other to succeed.

The Corporate Development Intern will support HMH's growth strategy through mergers & acquisitions, market analysis, and strategic initiatives. This role offers hands‑on experience in financial analysis, valuation, industry research, acquisition screening, and integration planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct market, industry, and competitive research to support strategic decision-making and deal sourcing
• Identify and evaluate potential acquisition targets and growth opportunities
• Build and analyze financial models and business cases
• Support valuation analysis, due diligence, and transaction execution activities
• Prepare presentations and analyses for senior management
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams on integration planning and strategic projects
• Other duties as assigned

Skills / Requirements

• Must be enrolled at the time the internship commences and working toward completion of Bachelor or Graduate degree in business‑related field; finance or economics a plus
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 with a Junior/Senior or MBA status
• Ability to communicate professionally and interact at a high level with senior management and with a global multi‑cultural team based in various countries around the world
• Strong analytical, quantitative and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent written, verbal, communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Multilingual a plus
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment
• Demonstrated interest in Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategy and/or Energy Industry is a plus
• Experience with financial research tools (Capital IQ, Bloomberg, etc.) is a plus

Additional Information

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis, now or in the future, without employer sponsorship for employment visa status.
• No relocation assistance provided.
• Internship is 12 weeks, May 24 - August 13, 2027
• Location Houston, TX **This position is not open to visa sponsorship**

HMH is a premier drilling solutions provider – delivering a broad portfolio of products and services that are designed to be the safest and most efficient in the industry. In addition to our land and offshore capabilities, we have expertise in subsea mining, geothermal, onshore and offshore construction, and onshore wind industries. HMH has a global presence spanning five continents with offices in 16 countries. HMH is a frontrunner in developing and providing automation and digital solutions for our drilling customers to support their endeavour to improve efficiency and environmental footprint. Equipped with its brilliant team of engineers, HMH is committed to actively exploring opportunities in other industries. For us, this means new opportunities and challenges that we need creativity and great minds to solve in our efforts to innovate our future.