Intern, Transaction Opinions

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

Job summary

Kroll's Transaction Opinions internship in Chicago, IL offers hands-on experience in fairness, solvency, and debt opinions as part of a dynamic advisory team. You will work directly with senior management, supporting transaction analysis and client interactions.

The role emphasizes rigorous financial modeling, research, and clear communications to senior professionals. The program targets motivated students pursuing Finance, Accounting, or related fields, with strong academic performance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree pursuit in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or Management with relevant concentration.
• Expected graduation date between December 2027 and August 2028.
• Major GPA of 3.2 or higher.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and work in a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Work with senior management and interact with clients and board members during transaction advisory.
• Support financial modeling and analytics for transaction opinions.
• Present models and analyses to senior professionals during reviews.
• Conduct company, industry, market and competitor research and due diligence.
• Contribute to proposals and client communications with attention to detail.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Quantitative skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration or Management (with concentration in Accounting, Economics or Finance)

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Join Kroll's Global Financial Advisory Team and gain hands-on experience in the dynamic field of Transaction Opinions. We are seeking motivated and detail-oriented individuals to contribute as new joiners in our Transaction Opinions.

Kroll’s Transaction Opinions practice provides independent fairness, solvency, and debt opinions for boards of directors, special committees and private equity general partners. They focus on providing independent opinions and valuation assessments for sell-side and buy-side M&A transactions, capital raises, going-private transactions, corporate spin-offs, leveraged dividend recapitalization transactions and more. Hundreds of public corporations, financial sponsors and other growth companies have met their strategic goals through the Duff & Phelps Opinions practice at Kroll

Responsibilities

• Work directly with 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 transaction opinion deal teams
• Present financial models and detailed analysis to support fairness and solvency opinions to senior professionals at Kroll during technical review meetings
• 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
  
  

Requirements

• 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 2027 and August 2028
• Major GPA of 3.2 or higher
• 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
  
  

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.

In order to be considered for a position, you must formally apply via careers.kroll.com.

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