Corporate Development Intern

Sprague • Portsmouth, NH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Corporate Development Intern for Summer 2026 . Our Intern will support the identification, valuation, planning and execution of internal and external business development/growth projects and/or JVs/acquisitions. This role will have the opportunity to participate in project development across business lines and provide support to the business development team as the company pursues its strategic growth objectives. You will support the Senior Business Analyst and VP, Business Development to identify and research organic business development/growth opportunities. If you enjoy research and collaboration, you will be able to make recommendations to senior management after researching strategically viable joint venture opportunities and/or acquisition targets. In this role, you will support the valuation and due diligence efforts for viable 3rd-party joint venture projects and/or acquisitions. Our intern will provide analytics support into asset optimization efforts as appropriate. You will assist post-op analysis on prior growth projects or JVs/acquisitions and provide recommendations for improving the business value of these investments. You will also be able to assist in the budgeting/forecasting process for the business development function, including cross-company growth projects/initiatives.

Requirements

• Pursuing undergraduate or graduate degree in finance or related business degree
• Adept at assessing and interpreting operational and financial statements.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or MSF a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the identification, valuation, planning and execution of internal and external business development/growth projects and/or JVs/acquisitions.
• Participate in project development across business lines and provide support to the business development team as the company pursues its strategic growth objectives.
• Support the Senior Business Analyst and VP, Business Development to identify and research organic business development/growth opportunities.
• Make recommendations to senior management after researching strategically viable joint venture opportunities and/or acquisition targets.
• Support the valuation and due diligence efforts for viable 3rd-party joint venture projects and/or acquisitions.
• Provide analytics support into asset optimization efforts as appropriate.
• Assist post-op analysis on prior growth projects or JVs/acquisitions and provide recommendations for improving the business value of these investments.
• Assist in the budgeting/forecasting process for the business development function, including cross-company growth projects/initiatives.

Benefits

• Sprague donates back to the communities in which we live and work every year, and provides opportunities for employees to support various charities throughout the year.
• Sprague has a range of committees to support varying initiatives (Sustainability, Charitable, Scholarship, Innovation, FunForce, etc.).
• Sprague is a place that cares about its employees , its community , and about creating a place where people want to come to work every day.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees