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TRANSACTION ADVISORY SERVICES – DEAL ANALYTICS CONSULTING INTERN
Position Description
At RSM, interns work with large and small companies in various industries. They develop strong working relationships with clients built on understanding their businesses and challenges. Interns work on multiple team engagements each year, including several pieces of any particular assignment - not just one part. Working in a mutually respectful team environment helps our interns perform at their best and integrate their career with their personal life.
The Transaction Advisory Services practice offers our clients assistance with M&A activities on the buy-side and sell-side.
As an Intern on our Deal Analytics team, you will work closely with other team members to help companies with the M&A process by delivering analytical insights using advanced data tools and techniques. You will utilize various data technology including data visualization, extraction, transformation, benchmarking and data modeling to identify key merger and acquisition pre-deal risks and issues to help clients recognize their deal value and drive their post-deal strategy forward.
Examples of the candidate’s responsibilities include:
Perform (as part of a team) data analytics for clients who are acquiring or divesting businesses (US and international)
Prepare detailed financial analysis to help clients evaluate their acquisition and divestiture decisions and financing requirements
Participate in client meetings and site visits while interacting with top-level management to obtain pertinent information for financial analysis
Interact with the other functional areas of the practice including tax, audit and other consulting practices
Represent the firm in community activities and professional association
Basic Qualifications:
Pursuing B.A. / B.S. degree or equivalent from an accredited university.
Major and/or minor in Accounting, Finance and/or Data Analytics
Travel is required. Must have access to and ability to arrange for use of reliable modes of transportation to those locations
Ability to travel 10%-20% locally and nationally
A minimum 3.5 GPA is preferred
Preferred Qualifications:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work as an effective member of a team
Motivated to work in a fast-paced environment
Strong computer skills, including MS Office (primarily Excel and PowerPoint) and at least one advanced data tool such as Alteryx, Python, PowerBI, SQL
Ability to multitask
Client focused
At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at [email protected].
RSM does not intend to hire entry-level candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future. This includes individuals who will one day request or require RSM to file or complete immigration-related forms or prepare letters on their behalf in order for them to obtain or continue their work authorization.
RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records. For those living in California or applying to a position in California, please click here for additional information.
At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.
Compensation Range: $33 - $39 per hourTop Skills
RSM US LLP Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
30 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, United States, 60606
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