M&A Intern - Fall - Chicago, IL (Loop)

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 employee-owners enjoy a highly collaborative and entrepreneurial environment. We are currently seeking an Intern to join our M&A team. Interns will gain extensive experience working across multiple teams on a variety of client engagements.

What you will be doing:

Performing valuation and financial modeling tasks based on client needs, including leveraged buyout, discounted cash flow, comparable public company, and precedent transaction analyses

Preparing correspondence, marketing information, and presentations for senior professionals

Drafting, editing, and organizing client pitches, offering materials, and management presentations

Researching and compiling market data relating to prior or future transactions

Performing other duties and special projects as assigned What do we look for in candidates?

Junior or Senior at a four year degree program majoring in finance/accounting/economics/mathematics

Completed coursework in Financial Accounting, Corporate Finance and Economics

Certification from Wall Street Prep or experience through, "Training the Street", preferred

Previous experience in a financial or professional services firm, or investment banking/private equity case competitions, preferred

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

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future

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: $16 - $18 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:

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