Valuation Intern - Summer 2027 - Chicago, IL (Loop)

Jobless; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Capital Advisors, Inc. is seeking a Valuations Intern to gain exposure to business valuation, ESOP advisory and other corporate finance assignments. You will work on deliverables, conduct industry research, and assist with valuation modeling under mentorship from Prairie professionals.

The role is in-office with a 20–30 hour workweek; candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Pursuing undergraduate or graduate degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field.
• Completed coursework in Financial Accounting, Corporate Finance or Economics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage tight timelines in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares client deliverables including valuation reports, presentations, and confidential marketing materials (pitchbooks).
• Conducts industry and economic research.
• Assists with valuation modeling projects including discounted cash flow, comps guidelines, transaction screening, and LBO modeling.
• Participates in project discussions and internal meetings.

Skills

Valuation modeling

Excel proficiency

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Finance/Accounting/Economics degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Prairie Capital Advisors, Inc. is an employee-owned company that offers investment banking, ESOP advisory and valuation services to support the growth and ownership transition strategies of middle-market organizations. Our core values of Integrity, Respect, Teamwork and Passion are the foundation of our business. As an employee-owned firm, cultural fit is extremely important to us. Many companies talk about their culture – but we believe a truly special environment is formed when you build successful people around you. When you are passionate about what you do and those around you, it shows.

Job Description

Our Valuation internship program is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in valuation and investment banking. Prairie’s internship program will provide participants with an in-depth look at our advisory services. Interns will work alongside our project teams, learning valuable skills and knowledge that will transfer to many professions. As a Valuations Intern, you will gain exposure to a variety of client industries and engagements, such as business valuation, ESOP advisory and other corporate finance assignments. Interns will work on their day-to-day responsibilities with support and mentorship from a variety of Prairie professionals. Our internship program is designed around our current business needs and the availability of the participant(s).

What you will be doing:

• Prepares client deliverables including, but not limited to: valuation reports, presentations, and confidential marketing materials (such as pitchbooks)
• Conducts industry and economic research.
• Assists with valuation modeling projects that could include, but are not limited to:
  • Discounted cash flow modeling
  • Creating guidelines for comparable company analysis
  • Transaction screening
  • LBO modeling
• Participates in project discussions and internal meetings.

What do we look for in candidates?

• Actively working toward completion of an undergraduate or graduate degree program majoring in finance, accounting, economics, or another relevant field of study.
• Completed coursework in Financial Accounting, Corporate Finance or Economics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments and manage tight timelines in a team environment.

Other: First, this is an in-office position to foster skill development, personal leadership and team collaboration. Second, all candidates should be able to commit to working between 20 – 30 hours per week, in office. Third, all applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship, now and in the future.

Pay Rate: $21 - $23 an hour

EEO Statement:

Prairie Capital Advisors is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

E-Verify Statement:

Prairie Capital Advisors participates in the federal government’s E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For all new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to www.uscis.gov and click on 'E-Verify' located near the bottom of the page.