Corporate Development & Investor Relations Intern

MACOM • Lowell, MA

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About The Position

MACOM is seeking a highly motivated undergraduate student to join our Corporate Development & Investor Relations team for a unique summer internship experience. This role offers hands-on experience supporting leadership in areas including corporate development, investor relations, market research, competitive intelligence, and strategic planning. The selected candidate will work closely with the Corporate Development team gaining firsthand experience in evaluating markets opportunities, analyzing competitors, investor communications, and strategic planning. This internship is designed for intellectually curious individuals who enjoy solving complex business problems, analyzing markets, and communicating insights. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that directly support the business. During the 12 weeks each Intern will: Be given an individual and well-defined project with set outcome goals, Gain hands on experience, Receive excellent training and ongoing supervision, Be invited to attend an intern webinar series, Attend networking/social events, Attend and present at Poster Session about each Interns project successes and pitfalls, Receive formal, written feedback.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• Rising Junior or Senior standing at an accredited university.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Strong interest in corporate development, investor relations, corporate strategy, investment banking, or equity research.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Familiarity with generative AI and large language model tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to synthesize large amounts of information into concise, executive-level summaries.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience conducting financial, market, or industry research.
• Coursework in finance, valuation, accounting, investments, economics, or strategy.
• Understanding of publicly traded companies and financial markets.
• Interest in technology, semiconductors, communications infrastructure, or aerospace & defense markets.
• Naturally curious and eager to learn.
• Self-starters who proactively take initiative.
• Strategic thinkers who can see both details and the broader business context.
• Strong communicators who can articulate ideas clearly and professionally.
• Detail-oriented and capable of balancing accuracy with efficiency.
• Humble, collaborative, and eager to contribute as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support acquisition screening, market analysis, and strategic opportunity assessments.
• Conduct market research across the semiconductor, data center, aerospace & defense, satellite communications, and telecommunications industries.
• Develop competitive intelligence reports and analyze industry trends, customer dynamics, and emerging technologies.
• Support management of corporate development pipelines, research databases, and strategic tracking tools.
• Monitor and summarize equity research reports, industry commentary, and analyst perspectives.
• Track peer company performance, earnings results, strategic developments, and market trends.
• Analyze earnings call transcripts and identify key themes emerging across the semiconductor industry.
• Conduct benchmarking and competitive positioning analyses.
• Support special projects for the leadership team.
• Contribute to strategic positioning, investor research, capital structure assessments, and risk-related analyses.
• Research industry trends and provide fact-based recommendations to support decision-making.
• Prepare concise executive reports that translate complex information into actionable insights.

Benefits

• The Hourly Range for this position is $20 – $47 per hour.
• MACOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.
• MACOM will not discriminate against any worker or job applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, marital status, or any other category protected under applicable law.
• MACOM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern