Strategic Business Analyst Intern

Job Description

Strategic Business Analyst Intern | Hengst Filtration | North America

The Tone:
This is an internship at Hengst Filtration, located in North America. Hengst Filtration specializes in filtration solutions, and this role directly supports senior leadership in analyzing market trends, evaluating pricing strategies, and benchmarking competitors. The Strategic Business Analyst Intern will identify opportunities for business growth and support strategic initiatives that influence commercial decisions across North America. This position offers a chance to make meaningful contributions and develop valuable analytical, financial, and business planning skills within a manufacturing environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time (6–8 weeks summer), with opportunity for part-time (10–20 hours per week) during the school year
• Team: Supporting senior leadership within the North American team
• Mission: Analyzing pricing competitiveness, market positioning, and growth opportunities across the IAM and hydraulic businesses.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint

What You’ll Actually Do
• Pricing Analysis: Analyze current pricing structures and market competitiveness across business units.
• Data Comparison: Collect, organize, and compare competitor pricing and market data.
• Benchmarking Support: Support benchmarking efforts to identify pricing trends and opportunities.
• Growth Research: Research potential growth areas, strategic market opportunities, and M&A targets.
• Reporting & Presentation: Prepare summaries, presentations, and reports for leadership review.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Student pursuing a degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Strategic Marketing, or a related field.
• Experience: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with experience organizing data and presenting findings.
• Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; clear communication skills; ability to work independently and in a team.
• Bonus: Interest in pricing, strategy, market research, or business development.