M&A and Investments Intern (US)

Rocket Internet; New York (NY); On-site; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to shape M&A processes

Experience in a high-growth startup

Job summary

Rocket Internet offers an internship in New York for a motivated individual interested in mergers and acquisitions. This role involves supporting fundraising efforts, conducting research and analyses, and assisting in deal negotiations.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a degree in business or have recently graduated, with some experience in related fields. This internship provides a unique opportunity to work closely with a high-growth startup environment at the intersection of M&A and private equity.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a degree in business administration or a related field.
• First working experience in M&A, Venture Capital, Private Equity, or Corporate Finance.
• Strong analytical and logical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the fundraising process from investor search to closing.
• Conduct research, financial analyses, and valuations.
• Support due diligence and deal negotiations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Logical thinking

Excel skills

PowerPoint skills

English proficiency

Education

Degree in business administration or related field

Job description

One of our portfolio companies is a pre-Series A startup, building a global powerhouse dedicated to harnessing the transformative power of artificial intelligence in the global entertainment industry. We specialize in acquiring, optimizing, and managing media assets across the US and DACH region.

The Company believes in the untapped potential of content assets, which are key to driving revenue for global entertainment brands. Their strategy involves tapping into this potential with a unique, proprietary approach that combines technology and data analytics from asset acquisition to optimization, within a global portfolio. In this endeavour, they have already established partnerships with leading media companies and earned trust from investors renowned for developing unicorn ventures.

Job Description

• Assisting in all activities of the fundraising process from investor search to closing
• Conducting research, financial analyses, and valuation of potential acquisition targets
• Supporting due diligence, deal negotiations, and integration of acquired assets
• Leading industry-wide research and presenting to the Company’s leadership team and C-Level
• Supporting the creation of presentations for C-Levels, investors, and board members

Qualifications

• You are pursuing a degree in business administration or a related field or recently graduated from university
• You have gained first working experience in M&A, Venture Capital, Private Equity, Corporate Finance, or the Consulting industry
• You are a team player and have strong analytical and logical thinking skills
• You are confident, have a hands‑on mentality and like working independently in a fast‑paced environment
• You have excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills
• You have excellent English skills; other languages are a plus

Additional Information

• Opportunity for full‑or part‑time internship
• Opportunity to be part of a early‑stage venture and help shape the M&A and investment processes from the ground‑up
• Unique operating experience at the interception of high‑growth startup, M&A and private equity investments
  Please note that this is an unpaid internship.