Corporate Development Summer MBA Intern
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Job Description
About PayPal:
PayPal is a global leader in digital payments, revolutionizing commerce for over 25 years. With a mission to empower consumers and businesses to join and thrive in the global economy, PayPal connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers across 200 markets.
Key features of PayPal:
• Global network: Connects merchants and consumers for secure and convenient transactions, both online and in person.
• Proprietary payment solutions: Offers unique payment solutions accepted by merchants, facilitating transactions on the platform.
• Flexible account usage: Allows users to purchase, receive payments, transfer and withdraw funds.
• Diverse funding options: Supports various payment methods, including bank accounts, PayPal/Venmo balances, credit cards, debit cards, cryptocurrencies, and gift cards.
• Enhanced personal finance: Simplifies money transfers between friends and family through PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom.
• Comprehensive merchant solutions: Provides authorization, settlement, instant access to funds, payouts, customer engagement tools, and risk management capabilities.
• Global reach: Enables cross-border shopping for consumers and helps businesses expand their global presence.
• Core values: Driven by principles of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness, fostering a thriving and inclusive work environment.
Job Description:
Corporate Development Summer MBA Intern
Position Summary:
This highly visible internship within PayPal’s Corporate Development group offers a unique opportunity to contribute to inorganic growth initiatives, working closely with senior executives and cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities:
• Support Deal Leads: Assist in all phases of the deal process, from ideation and business case development to execution and integration.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with internal deal teams and serve as a liaison with target company management.
• Strategic Analysis: Contribute to sourcing, qualification, strategic rationale, financial modeling, due diligence, and closing/integration planning.
• Idea Generation: Actively identify and qualify new potential acquisition targets from internal and external sources.
Qualifications:
• Passion for technology, finance, and commerce: Enthusiasm for the intersection of these fields.
• Team-oriented and proactive: Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, take initiative, and manage responsibilities.
• Analytical skills: Proficiency in financial modeling, valuation analysis, and understanding key operational metrics.
• Excellent judgment and communication: Experience interacting with executives and stakeholders, exhibiting strong communication skills.
• Strategic thinker: Ability to analyze business opportunities and make informed recommendations.
• Technological proficiency: Comfort working with technology and understanding its impact on the business.
• MBA candidate: Currently enrolled in an accredited MBA program or related field.
• Prior experience (preferred): Investment banking, private equity, venture capital, or corporate development.
Program Information:
• Summer 2025 Internship: Open only for Summer 2025. Spring and Fall 2025 internships are not available.
• MBA requirement: Must be pursuing an MBA from an accredited institution.
• Return to school: Must be returning to school in Fall 2025.
• U.S. residency: Must reside in the U.S. during the internship program.
Benefits:
• Flexible work environment
• Employee stock options
• Health and life insurance
• And more (visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com for details)
Additional Information:
• Hybrid work model: 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.
• Diversity and Inclusion commitment: PayPal is an equal opportunity employer.
Apply:
• Talent Community: Join PayPal’s Talent Community for general consideration.
• Specific application: Apply directly for the internship through the provided link (REQ ID R0119064).
