Intern, Mergers & Acquisitions

Kroll; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroll's Global Mergers & Acquisitions Team invites highly motivated students to join the M&A Group as new entrants. This role offers hands-on exposure to sellside, buyside and capital-raising transactions in a dynamic advisory environment.

You'll support senior management, assist in financial modeling, prepare analyses and presentations, conduct market research, and help manage client communications and data rooms, all while developing professional skills in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Pursuing finance/ accounting/ business degree with coursework in accounting/economics/finance
• Expected graduation between Dec 2027 and Aug 2028
• Major GPA of 3.2 or higher
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple engagements in a team
• Strong quantitative, writing and communication skills
• Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Able to work with senior professionals in a deal team
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future
• FINRA Series 79, 63 & 7 certification (current or obtainable)

Responsibilities

• Support senior management teams and get exposure to clients, board members and stakeholders throughout all phases of transaction advisory and execution
• 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 with strong attention to detail
• Maintain data rooms and coordinate management meetings with deal teams and buyers/sellers

Skills

Quantitative skills

Communication skills

Leadership experience

Attention to detail

Education

Finance / Accounting / Business Administration or Management ( Accounting / Economics / Finance concentration )

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

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a 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 country without the need for 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.

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