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Corporate Finance Intern - Summer 2027

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Hybrid
Rosemont, IL, USA
29K-48K Hourly
Internship
Hybrid
Rosemont, IL, USA
29K-48K Hourly
Internship
Supports corporate finance advisory teams with mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, valuation, discounted cash flow analysis, financial modeling, and capital structure work. Conducts research, analyzes financial trends, assists with acquisition strategies and contractual negotiations, uses data rooms during due diligence, and contributes to client management and onboarding while developing professional and communication skills.
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The Opportunity
As a Corporate Finance Intern, you will engage in a dynamic environment where you will support teams in delivering strategic financial advice and services to clients. Within our Advisory practice, you will gain exposure to a range of corporate finance activities, including optimizing capital structures, managing mergers and acquisitions, and driving value creation. As an Intern, you will focus on learning and gaining exposure to PwC's practices, supporting teams with basic tasks, and participating in projects. You will have the opportunity to observe professional work environments and contribute reliably to the team's success.
In this role at PwC, you will be part of a team that provides comprehensive support for mergers, acquisitions, and other business transactions. You will assist in strategic advice, due diligence, and valuation services to help clients make informed decisions and maximize value. This is an entry-level position that emphasizes learning and development, allowing you to build your personal brand and prepare for future opportunities in the corporate finance sector.
Responsibilities
- Supporting teams in mergers, acquisitions, and other business transactions by conducting research and analysis
- Participating in the development of acquisition strategies and financial modeling to optimize capital structure and drive value creation
- Assisting in the preparation of business valuations and discounted cash flow analyses to estimate economic value
- Engaging in client management and onboarding processes to build strong relationships and address client needs
- Contributing to the negotiation of contractual agreements and deal structures to facilitate successful transactions
- Collaborating with stakeholders to gather information and analyze financial trends for informed decision-making
- Utilizing data rooms to securely store and share confidential information during due diligence processes
- Applying active listening and accepting feedback to enhance personal development and team collaboration
What You Must Have
- Currently pursuing or have completed a Bachelor's degree
- Client service intern positions are entry-level and job seekers are traditionally either in their 3rd year of a 4 year degree program or in the 4th year of a 5 year program. Client service interns typically join us during the winter/spring or summer prior to their intended graduation year
What Sets You Apart
- Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Economics and Business, Finance and Asset Pricing, Finance and Business, Investment Banking, Money and Banking, Money Banking and Finance, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Statistics, Statistics
- Preferred cumulative GPA: 3.3
- Preferred major GPA: 3.3
- Leveraging AI to create efficiencies, innovate ways of working and deliver distinctive outcomes
- Supporting client management and onboarding processes
- Participating in acquisition strategy planning and execution
- Engaging in business valuations and financial modeling activities
- Demonstrating active listening and communication skills in team settings
The salary range for this position is: $29.25 - $48.00. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws.
As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.

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