2026 Mergers & Acquisitions Consulting Intern

West Monroe (Campus) • Minneapolis, MN

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Launch your consulting journey with West Monroe
West Monroe is seeking Consulting Interns for our Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Practice. In this dynamic role, you will work with our national Mergers & Acquisitions Practice, serving both corporate and private equity clients.
As a Mergers & Acquisitions Consulting Intern, you will have the opportunity to learn about conducting operational and technology assessments during the due diligence phase, planning carve-out or merger integration transactions, delivering post-close execution management (e.g., SMO, IMO) and value creation projects, and advising on sell-side transactions.

Requirements

• Sharp analytical thinking and an interest in solving complex problems
• Ability to stay organized and manage priorities in a fast-moving environment
• Demonstrated leadership potential through academics, extracurriculars, or prior work experience
• Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for contributing to team success
• Curiosity and a passion for continuous learning and innovation
• Bachelor’s degree in progress, with an expected graduation date between December 2026 and July 2027
• Intern candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without limitation or sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., OPT, H-1B visa, TN, etc.)
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Must reside within 50 miles of your assigned office before your start date and throughout the internship; our culture emphasizes team collaboration within a hybrid work model
• Ability and willingness to travel Monday – Thursday (up to 50%); travel expenses covered by West Monroe

Nice To Haves

• Majors in: Business Administration
• Business Analytics
• Data Science
• Economics
• Finance
• Industrial & Systems Engineering
• Information Systems
• Supply Chain Management
• Interest or experience in applying AI tools, data visualization or automation to solve business problems

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., industry, technical) specializing in mergers and acquisitions, and demonstrate executive presence with C-level client counterparts
• Support due diligence site visits to identify operational and technology strategies, organizational structures, and current state business processes and technology support
• Assess operational and technology investment strategies, comparing respective operating models and organizational structures against leading practices and industry benchmarks
• Prepare focused request lists and agendas and support diligence sessions and deliverable creation
• Work with engagement leadership to deliver post-close projects to implement operational processes and technologies that enhance value creation and process efficiency across functions
• Support the development and enhancement of West Monroe's M&A methodologies (diligence, carve-out and integration planning, sell-side advisory, value creation, etc.) and client delivery approaches
• Apply emerging technologies including AI and advanced analytics to improve efficiency, identify insights, and drive value in client engagements
• Support the creation of work plans and statements of work for prospective clients and projects

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees