MBA Intern: Strategic Growth & M&A

Adobe Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Adobe Inc. is seeking a highly analytical MBA student to join its Corporate Development team in California.

You will partner with business unit leaders and product managers to evaluate growth opportunities, perform rigorous financial analyses, and help steer acquisition and investment decisions. The role involves coordinating due diligence, data room management, and cross-functional collaboration to support strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong quantitative and financial modeling skills, including valuation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across stakeholders.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong external communication and relationship management skills.
• Familiarity with software development/architecture is a plus.
• Familiarity with legal aspects of acquisitions/investments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with internal collaborators to develop strategic investment themes and assess acquisition/investment opportunities.
• Identify product gaps, evaluate build, partner, or buy options, and collaborate on target selection.
• Conduct rigorous competitive, valuation, and financial analyses to inform strategic decisions.
• Coordinate M&A activities, including due diligence, data room management, internal approvals, and collaborators updates; support integration planning.
• Develop deep understanding of new customer segments, industry trends, competitive positioning, and emerging companies.
• Build relationships with industry specialists to bring external perspectives on market trends and opportunities.

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation

Accounting concepts

Communication skills

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Software familiarity

Acquisitions & legal knowledge

Education

MBA program

Job description

Adobe Inc. is seeking a highly analytical MBA student to join its Corporate Development team in California.

You will partner with business unit leaders and product managers to evaluate growth opportunities, perform rigorous financial analyses, and help steer acquisition and investment decisions. The role involves coordinating due diligence, data room management, and cross-functional collaboration to support strategic initiatives.