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Strategic Growth & M&A Intern
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Job Description
Mergers & Acquisitions Intern | Ayming
The Tone:
This is an internship at Ayming, a professional services company that partners with businesses and institutions around the world to unlock lasting value. With a team of over 1,500 experts in Innovation, HR, and Taxes across 14 countries, the company provides consulting services, digital services, and managed services. This role is crucial for supporting the company’s growth strategy by researching and evaluating acquisition targets, partnership opportunities, and new markets.
The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: Hybrid (US)
• Team: Supports leadership with strategic growth initiatives, likely reporting within a strategic growth or M&A function.
• Mission: Support the company’s growth strategy by identifying and analyzing potential acquisition targets, partnerships, and new market opportunities.
• Tech Stack: LinkedIn, ZoomInfo, Crunchbase, Excel, PowerPoint
What You’ll Actually Do
• Research: Research potential acquisition targets across the U.S. to expand the company’s footprint.
• Analyze: Analyze competitors, market trends, and industry developments to inform strategic decisions.
• Evaluate: Evaluate companies based on their service offerings, geographic reach, and strategic fit with Ayming’s objectives.
• Develop: Build and maintain acquisition prospect lists and comprehensive company profiles for review.
• Prepare: Prepare executive summaries, scorecards, and recommendations for leadership regarding potential M&A opportunities.
The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level, pursuing a degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Experience: Previous internship, project, or coursework in finance, consulting, market research, or corporate strategy. Familiarity with financial analysis, valuation, or M&A concepts is also required.
• Skills: Strong research and analytical skills, advanced Excel and PowerPoint proficiency, excellent written and verbal communication, strong attention to detail, and strategic and critical thinking abilities.
• Bonus: Experience using research tools such as LinkedIn, ZoomInfo, Crunchbase, or similar platforms. A demonstrated interest in M&A, business strategy, and corporate growth is highly valued.
