Strategic Finance Intern: Turnaround & Restructuring

Ankura; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Ankura is seeking Summer Interns to join its Turnaround & Restructuring team in Chicago. You will work on fast-paced client projects, building financial models, analyzing data, and supporting senior staff with pitches, reports, and research.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Finance, Economics, or Accounting, with a 3.5+ GPA, strong written and verbal communication, and solid analytical skills. This on-site internship requires U.S.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree with an expected graduation date between December 2027 to August 2028 in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced analytical, quantitative, and interpretative skills.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative work environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop a solid understanding of the bankruptcy process, financial models, statement analysis and complex data sets for providing key insight.
• Managing deliverables from pitches, presentations, reports, analyses and summaries of research for clients and management, under the guidance of senior leaders.
• Gaining experience with financial research including company reports, SEC filings and various online databases.
• Demonstrating an ability to succinctly express oneself in business communications; both electronically and during meetings and presentations with clients.
• Building a professional network within the industry among all levels of personnel.
• Sharpening your knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Finance/Economics/Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ankura is seeking Summer Interns to join its Turnaround & Restructuring team in Chicago. You will work on fast-paced client projects, building financial models, analyzing data, and supporting senior staff with pitches, reports, and research.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Finance, Economics, or Accounting, with a 3.5+ GPA, strong written and verbal communication, and solid analytical skills. This on-site internship requires U.S.