Mergers & Acquisitions Consulting Intern - 2024

Please consider the following before submitting your application:  

• Please apply to one position only. Should your qualifications align better with an alternate role, our team will contact you to discuss your interest.  
• This role is available in Dallas & Minneapolis. Select your primary interest among these office locations.

Ready for the next step on your career journey?

West Monroe is seeking consulting interns for our Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Practice. In this dynamic role, you will work with our national Mergers & Acquisitions Practice, serving both corporate and private equity clients.

As a Mergers & Acquisitions Intern, you will have the opportunity to learn about conducting operational and technology assessments during the due diligence phase, planning part of the carve-out or merger integration transactions, post-close execution management (e.g., IMO), and sell-side advisory.  

Mergers & Acquisitions Interns have these primary responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-industry teams, specializing in mergers and acquisitions, and demonstrate executive presence with C-level client counterparts  
• Facilitate due diligence site visits to identify operational and technology strategies, organizational structures, and current state business processes and technology support 
• Assess operational and technology investment strategies, comparing respective operating models and organizational structures against leading practices and industry benchmarks  
• Guide the team in preparing focused request lists and agendas, facilitating on-site reviews, and providing support over deliverable creation 
• Work with engagement leadership to implement operational processes and technologies that enhance value creation and process efficiency across functions  
• Drive the development and enhancement of West Monroe's M&A methodologies (diligence, planning, carve-out, etc.) and client delivery approaches 
• Understand client strategy and investment priorities, translating them into concrete engagements and detailed proposals
• Support the creation of work plans, pricing estimates, and risk assessments for prospective clients and projects 

Here’s what you should bring to the table:

• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, with adaptability to new challenges
• Effective time-management and organizational skills in a fast-paced setting
• Demonstrated leadership experience and communication (written and oral) abilities
• Enthusiastic and positive attitude
• Team-oriented and collaborative working style
• Curious and committed to continuous learning and innovation

Qualifications:

• Pursuing Bachelor’s degree, expected to graduate between Dec 2024 - Jul 2025
• Intern candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without limitation or sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., OPT, H-1B visa, TN, etc.) 
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0  
• Interns must live within 100 miles of their office throughout their internship. Our culture emphasizes team collaboration and a hybrid work model 
• Ability to travel Monday – Thursday (weekly) up to 50%. West Monroe covers travel expenses

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Majors with a focus in:  
  • Business
  • Business Administration
  • Business Analytics
  • Data Analytics
  • Economics
  • Finance

Ready to get started? Join our team and make an impact. 

Based on pay transparency guidelines, the pay rate for this role is $39.00.

Last updated on Sep 21, 2023