Corporate Development Intern
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Job Description
About PDI Technologies:
PDI Technologies is a global company providing cutting-edge technology solutions to leading convenience retail and petroleum brands worldwide. Their focus is on “Connecting Convenience,” empowering businesses to enhance productivity, improve decision-making, and foster stronger customer engagement. They achieve this through loyalty programs, shopper insights, real-time market intelligence, and mobile applications such as GasBuddy. PDI emphasizes a culture of excellence, collaboration, and impactful results, valuing diversity, integrity, and growth. They offer employees opportunities for continuous learning, professional certifications, and leadership development.
Job Description: Corporate Development Intern
This internship offers a unique opportunity for early-career exposure to corporate development and private equity, typically requiring prior experience in investment banking or consulting. The role supports the Corporate Development team in evaluating potential acquisition targets and strategic opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
• Company Research & Analysis: Conduct in-depth research on potential acquisition targets and industry players. Assist in market sizing and segmentation analysis across relevant industries and verticals. Gather and summarize competitive intelligence and market trends to inform M&A strategy. Maintain and update target company databases.
• Financial Analysis & Valuation: Compile and organize data to support financial analysis and valuation modeling (as appropriate).
• Presentation & Communication: Prepare executive summaries and presentation materials for internal stakeholders.
• Due Diligence: Support the due diligence process by gathering and tracking key information.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with Finance, Strategy, and Product teams to assess target fit.
• Market Monitoring: Monitor relevant news, deal activity, and industry developments.
• Meeting Participation: Participate in internal meetings to gain exposure to M&A strategy and deal execution processes.
Required Qualifications:
• MBA candidate or rising college senior pursuing a degree in Finance, Economics, Business Management, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• High level of self-motivation and intellectual curiosity.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Interest in or basic understanding of corporate development, investment banking, or private equity.
• Experience conducting market research or financial analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and synthesize complex information clearly.
• Prior internship or academic experience in finance, consulting, or strategic research.
Location: Alpharetta
