M & A Research Associate

Optimatum Solutions, LLC; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company parties

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

Optimatum Solutions, LLC in New York City is seeking a part-time M&A Research Associate (Intern) to support Business Development and Marketing with market insights. The role is in-person with flexibility to expand, requiring strong research and communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Prior Private Equity or M&A exposure is a plus. You will deliver weekly to quarterly research summaries, extract key data for marketing, and assist in drafting thought leadership content while

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a master’s degree/equivalent or higher.
• Strong research and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office to support deliverables.
• Interest in M&A, PE, Finance; prior exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review and synthesize insights from industry publications.
• Conduct ongoing research using publicly available sources.
• Deliver research summaries on a weekly, monthly, or quarterly cadence.
• Extract key data points for marketing communications.
• Draft thought leadership content based on research findings.
• Provide general support across the organization.

Skills

Research skills

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree (or equivalent) enrolled

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

M & A Research Associate (Intern – Flex Schedule)

The M&A Research Associate (Intern) is a key part-time role supporting our Business Development and Marketing teams in driving firm visibility and promoting our services to targeted prospective clients. Join the Optimatum team, bring your talent, and gain hands-on experience in our New York City office. (*This is an in-person position with flexibility to expand, based on availability and business need.)

Benefits:

• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Our Story

Optimatum Solutions is a vendor management firm delivering comprehensive solutions across Employer-Sponsored Healthcare, Retirement, HR Systems, and M&A/Transitional Services. We design and execute harmonization strategies and provide active management and oversight to help clients create and capture value.

We are a high-performing, entrepreneurial, and client-focused organization. Our culture values inclusion, individuality, and collaborative growth. We foster continuous learning and personal development—free from corporate red tape. At Optimatum, every team member contributes meaningfully to our collective success while being recognized for their individual strengths.

The Opportunity

The M&A Research Associate (Intern) supports the Business Development and Marketing teams by researching, synthesizing, and packaging market insights related to M&A, Private Equity, Healthcare and related sectors. These insights will be used to develop marketing and business development content aimed at increasing brand awareness and supporting client acquisition.

The ideal candidate will have strong research and communication skills (both written and verbal), along with proficiency in Microsoft Office to support high-quality project delivery. Candidates with prior Private Equity, Investment Banking or M&A experience are preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and synthesize insights from industry publications.
• Conduct ongoing research using publicly available sources.
• Deliver research summaries on a weekly, monthly, or quarterly basis, aligned with publication cadence.
• Extract key data points for use in marketing communications.
• Draft thought leadership content based on research findings.
• Provide general support across the organization.

Additional Qualifications

• Enrolled in a master’s degree/equivalent or higher
• Related professional experience in industry or professional services a plus
• Interest in M&A, PE, Finance, is a must
• Interest in Healthcare preferred
• Strong Microsoft Office Skills
• Strong ability to research, synthesize and present findings
• Effective and professional communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple workstreams
• Exceptional organization and planning skills
• Highly detail oriented

The expected hourly salary ranges from $30.00 - $38.00. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills, training, experience, education, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package (for eligible employees), successful candidates may be eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.