Intern - Mergers & Acquisitions

The Westervelt Company; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Competitive hourly compensation

Hands-on M&A exposure

Mentorship from seasoned professionals

Job summary

The Westervelt Company in Tuscaloosa, AL is offering a Summer Internship in Mergers & Acquisitions. The position supports the M&A team by modeling timberland transactions, researching topics related to timberlands and real estate, and assisting with due diligence on current acquisitions.

Relocation to Tuscaloosa is required; housing or a housing allowance is provided. The internship provides hands-on experience, mentorship from experienced professionals, and exposure to real estate investment

Qualifications

• Working toward a bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, economics, finance, forestry, or a similar discipline.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel using PivotTables and other advanced functions.
• Proficient in ArcMap.
• Eager to learn and highly organized.
• Ability to communicate and simplify complex research findings to team members.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and maintaining in-house financial models used in acquisitions.
• Research topics applicable to acquisitions, real estate, timberlands, and ESG trends.
• Assist in building and maintaining models used in corporate strategic planning.
• Support due diligence work on potential acquisitions.
• Contribute to process improvements across corporate functions.

Skills

Excel PivotTables

ArcMap

Effective communication

Analytical thinking

Eager to learn

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in business, economics, finance, forestry, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel advanced functions

Job description

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Intern - Mergers & Acquisitions

Co-op Student Headquarters, Tuscaloosa, AL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1132

Salary Range: $20.00 To $22.00 Hourly

Summer Internship

Mergers & Acquisitions

About us: The Westervelt Company is a privately owned land stewardship organization headquartered in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. With over half a million acres of timberlands, we sustain our natural resources for the future. We are stewards of the land.

Description: The primary purpose of this position is to give support to our Mergers & Acquisitions Team. Duties will primarily be assisting the team in modeling timberland transactions, researching topics pertaining to timberlands and other real estate topics, and supporting due diligence work on current acquisition projects.

Position will require relocation to Tuscaloosa, AL. Housing or a housing allowance will be provided.

Main Responsibilities:

• Assist in creating and maintaining in-house financial models used in acquisitions
• Research topics applicable to acquisitions, real estate, alternative land uses for timberlands, and/or ESG trends; topic(s) will be catered to the interest of the employee
• Assist in building and maintaining models used in corporate strategic planning
• Support due diligence work on potential acquisitions
• Other corporate process improvements

Qualifications:

• Working towards a bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, economics, finance, forestry, or a similar discipline
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel using PivotTables and other advanced functions
• Proficient in ArcMap
• Eager to learn
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to communicate and simplify complex research findings to team members

Why Westervelt:

At Westervelt, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals while gaining exposure to real-world mergers and acquisitions activities, strategic planning initiatives, and timberland investment analysis. This internship offers meaningful, hands‑on experience in a collaborative environment where your contributions will directly support business decisions. You'll develop valuable analytical, financial modeling, research, and problem‑solving skills while learning about one of the nation's leading land stewardship organizations.

• Competitive hourly compensation
• Housing allowance for three months
• Hands‑on experience supporting timberland investment and acquisition projects
• Direct mentorship from experienced finance, strategy, and real estate professionals
• Professional development opportunities and exposure to senior business leaders
• Opportunity to build advanced financial modeling, research, and analytical skills
• Networking opportunities across multiple business functions within The Westervelt Company

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity