Corporate Development Intern R8234

Chickasaw Nation Industries • Norman, OK

99d

About The Position

The Corporate Development Intern supports Chickasaw Nation Industries' Corporate Development & Market Intelligence function by assisting with strategic growth initiatives, including acquisitions, divestitures, and investment analysis. This internship provides hands-on exposure to financial modeling, valuation, due diligence, market research, and deal execution support in a dynamic corporate environment. It is designed for students pursuing a degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field who are eager to gain real-world experience in M&A and corporate strategy.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's (junior or senior year) or Master's level program in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; exposure to financial databases (CapIQ, PitchBook, Bloomberg) is a plus.
• Solid analytical, problem-solving, and research skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Conducts targeted market and competitive research to support acquisition pipeline development and strategic priorities.
• Summarizes industry trends, customer landscapes, and potential growth opportunities into simple reports or briefing notes under team guidance.
• Supports the due diligence process by gathering and organizing financial and operational data from potential target companies.
• Assists with tracking due diligence activities and collaborates with internal teams and external advisors as needed.
• Assists in reviewing and summarizing Confidential Information Memorandums (CIMs) and other deal-related materials.
• Prepares draft slides and support materials for internal discussions and participates as an observer in selected deal-related meetings to gain exposure to the M&A process.
• Supports financial modeling, valuation analyses, and scenario planning under the guidance of the Corporate Development team.
• Assists with maintaining data sets used in acquisition models and investment projections and conducts basic sensitivity analyses for review.
• Assists in preparing draft investment memos, presentations, and briefing materials for senior leadership.
• Compiles research, data, and supporting documentation to be incorporated into presentations and discussion materials.
• Contributes to maintaining and improving templates, reports, and dashboards that support analytical workflows.
• Offers observations or suggestions for small process efficiencies identified during the internship.
• Participates in special projects to gain exposure to M&A initiatives, portfolio analysis, or market intelligence efforts.
• Provides research, data gathering, and basic analysis as requested.

Benefits

• Medical - Dental - Vision
• Company Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(K) Immediate Vesting
• Professional Development Assistance
• Legal Aid Assistance Program
• Family Planning / Fertility Assistance
• Personal Time Off
• Observance of Federal Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree