Private Equity & M&A Intern - Employee Benefits (Hybrid)

Wgaesf; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

LifeBalance PTO

Job summary

IMA Financial Group, Inc. invites an Employee Benefits Private Equity M&A Intern for Summer 2027 in Denver. The program blends core cohort activities with department-specific projects, offering exposure to senior leaders and real-world client work.

The role is paid hourly ($18.00–$22.00), nonexempt, with a schedule of 4 days in office and 1 day remote. Holidays and LifeBalance PTO are provided during the internship.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in a program related to one of our host departments (Business, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management and Insurance)
• Interest in insurance-related roles; involvement in insurance clubs or Gamma Iota Sigma
• Students anticipated to graduate in Spring 2027, December 2027, or Spring 2028
• Previous work or internship experience in a professional services or similar environment
• An entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to problem-solve, think critically, and provide creative solutions

Responsibilities

• Support the Private Equity & M&A specialty practice by assisting project managers throughout the due diligence process—from initial engagement to deal close.
• Review and analyze employee benefits documentation and data, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans, benefit summaries, plan documents, enrollment and cost information, compliance materials, vendor agreements, and other related documentation to identify key considerations for private equity investors and corporate clients undergoing mergers or acquisitions.
• Assist in developing employee benefits analyses and due diligence deliverables, including benefit plan comparisons, cost and contribution analyses, compliance reviews, and client-facing reports using established tools, templates, and project management workflows.
• Conduct research on employee benefits, compliance, and market topics to support diligence findings, client questions, and broader team initiatives.
• Gain exposure to intercompany functions by learning how various IMA teams and subject matter experts collaborate to evaluate risk and support clients throughout M&A transactions.
• Contribute to internal projects focused on improving team resources, processes, and project manager efficiency, including the development and enhancement of tools, templates, and other resources used across the practice.

Skills

Entrepreneurial spirit

Education

Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in Business/Finance/Accounting/Risk Management & Insurance

Job description

IMA Financial Group, Inc. invites an Employee Benefits Private Equity M&A Intern for Summer 2027 in Denver. The program blends core cohort activities with department-specific projects, offering exposure to senior leaders and real-world client work.

The role is paid hourly ($18.00–$22.00), nonexempt, with a schedule of 4 days in office and 1 day remote. Holidays and LifeBalance PTO are provided during the internship.