Corporate Development Intern
Loenbro•Prior Lake, MN
•Onsite
About The Position
We are seeking a highly motivated Corporate Development Intern to support our M&A and strategic growth initiatives. This role offers hands-on exposure to the full acquisition lifecycle—from sourcing and outreach through diligence, valuation, and board-level reporting. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and eager to learn in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills
- High attention to detail with strong organizational abilities
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to M&A, corporate development, investment banking, private equity, consulting, or strategy coursework/internships
- Familiarity with financial modeling and valuation concepts
- Interest in mergers & acquisitions and corporate strategy
Responsibilities
- Research and identify potential acquisition targets within priority end markets
- Develop market maps and conduct end-market research to support new acquisition themes
- Build concise one-page profiles on prospective targets, including: services and offerings, end markets served, geographic reach, customer base, leadership teams, and estimated financials
- Assist with drafting and tracking initial and follow-up outreach emails to target companies
- Maintain and update the outreach log and CRM/M&A tracker
- Ensure pipeline data is current with target status, next steps, and key data points
- Support the preparation of internal presentations, including monthly M&A updates
- Assist with building board decks and supporting analyses related to acquisition activity
- Support active transactions across financial, commercial, and operational diligence workstreams
- Help organize virtual data rooms and diligence request lists
- Track management Q&A and follow-ups throughout the diligence process
- Assist with valuation models, sensitivity analyses, and other financial modeling on live opportunities
- Conduct competitor benchmarking and industry research
- Support special projects tied to corporate strategy and inorganic growth initiatives.
- Other duties may be assigned as needed to support business operations.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
- Life and disability insurance
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
