M&A Consulting Intern: Strategy & Tech

West Monroe; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

West Monroe is seeking Consulting Interns for its Mergers & Acquisitions Practice in the Chicago area. You will learn operational and technology assessments during due diligence, plan carve-outs or integration projects, and contribute to post-close value creation efforts.

You’ll gain exposure to multiple industries including Consumer & Industrial Products, High Tech & Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Insurance & Financial Services, and more, while applying AI to improve outcomes and deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in progress with expected graduation Dec 2027–Aug 2028.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Reside within 50 miles of assigned office; hybrid work model.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%; travel expenses covered.
• Experience integrating AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) into day-to-day workflows; strong critical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., industry, technical) specializing in mergers and acquisitions, and demonstrate executive presence with C-level client counterparts
• Support due diligence site visits to identify operational and technology strategies, organizational structures, and current state business processes and technology support
• Assess operational and technology investment strategies, comparing operating models and organizational structures against leading practices
• Prepare focused request lists and agendas and support diligence sessions and deliverable creation
• Work with engagement leadership to deliver post-close projects to implement operational processes and technologies that enhance value creation and process efficiency across functions
• Support the development and enhancement of West Monroe’s M&A methodologies (diligence, carve-out and integration planning, sell-side advisory, value creation, etc.) and client delivery approaches
• Apply emerging technologies including AI and advanced analytics to improve efficiency, identify insights, and drive value in client engagements
• Support the creation of work plans and statements of work for prospective clients and projects
• Apply AI technologies (e.g., generative AI, automation tools, data models) to enhance insights, improve delivery efficiency, and elevate the quality of client outcomes

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written & verbal communication

Team collaboration

Organization & prioritization

Leadership

Curiosity about AI

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in progress

Tools

ChatGPT

Job description

West Monroe is seeking Consulting Interns for its Mergers & Acquisitions Practice in the Chicago area. You will learn operational and technology assessments during due diligence, plan carve-outs or integration projects, and contribute to post-close value creation efforts.

You’ll gain exposure to multiple industries including Consumer & Industrial Products, High Tech & Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Insurance & Financial Services, and more, while applying AI to improve outcomes and deliver