Corporate Development & Strategy Intern

ISACA•Schaumburg, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

ISACA® (www.isaca.org) champions the global workforce advancing trust in technology. For more than 55 years, ISACA has empowered its community of 185,000+ members with the knowledge, credentials, training and network they need to thrive in fields like information security, governance, assurance, risk management, data privacy and emerging tech. With a presence in more than 190 countries and with nearly 230 chapters worldwide, ISACA offers resources tailored to every stage of members’ careers—helping them to thrive in a rapidly changing digital landscape, drive trusted innovation and ensure a more secure digital world. Through the ISACA Foundation, ISACA also expands IT and education career pathways, fostering opportunities to grow the next generation of technology professionals. You will be working closely with our Corporate Development & Strategy team by supporting tasks such as market research, financial and data analysis, as well as other tasks that support the team’s core functions. You may also undertake special projects as needed. Specifically in this internship, you will: Market & Landscape Analysis Conduct structured analysis of adjacent and emerging markets relevant to ISACA (e.g., cybersecurity education, AI governance, risk & compliance tools, professional learning platforms). Map the market landscape, including traditional competitors, partners, startups, platforms, and ecosystem players. Identify macro and industry trends (technology, regulation, talent, AI, enterprise demand) shaping ISACA’s opportunity set. Corporate Development Strategy Support Help define what “good” looks like for ISACA in corporate development: Target company profiles Capability gaps vs. build/partner/buy options Strategic rationale for acquisitions vs. partnerships Develop target segmentation frameworks (e.g., by capability, customer segment, geography, and maturity). Support evaluation of inorganic growth pathways across short-, medium-, and long-term horizons. Strategic Analysis Analyze different organic and inorganic growth models (i.e., buy versus build versus partner, go-to-market, ecosystem alliances). Identify potential priority partnership categories and exemplar partners. Opportunity Evaluation & Synthesis Build high-level business cases and strategic assessments (not full diligence). Evaluate opportunities against ISACA’s mission, strategy, and operating model. Create clear, executive-level synthesis for leadership discussions. Executive & Board-Facing Deliverables Produce structured outputs such as: Market maps and landscape views Strategic option frameworks Prioritization matrices Briefing decks and memos for senior leadership

Requirements

Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree, preferably in fields including or related to: Business Administration (MBA).
Strong verbal communication
Organization & Time Management
Professionalism
Sense of urgency
Curiosity and Inquisitiveness
Strong analytical and structured thinking skills
Ability to synthesize complex information into clear executive insights
Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in consulting, investment banking, PE, or strategy role
Experience in cybersecurity, technology, or governance/risk domains

Responsibilities

Conduct structured analysis of adjacent and emerging markets relevant to ISACA (e.g., cybersecurity education, AI governance, risk & compliance tools, professional learning platforms).
Map the market landscape, including traditional competitors, partners, startups, platforms, and ecosystem players.
Identify macro and industry trends (technology, regulation, talent, AI, enterprise demand) shaping ISACA’s opportunity set.
Help define what “good” looks like for ISACA in corporate development:
Develop target segmentation frameworks (e.g., by capability, customer segment, geography, and maturity).
Support evaluation of inorganic growth pathways across short-, medium-, and long-term horizons.
Analyze different organic and inorganic growth models (i.e., buy versus build versus partner, go-to-market, ecosystem alliances).
Identify potential priority partnership categories and exemplar partners.
Build high-level business cases and strategic assessments (not full diligence).
Evaluate opportunities against ISACA’s mission, strategy, and operating model.
Create clear, executive-level synthesis for leadership discussions.
Produce structured outputs such as:
Market maps and landscape views
Strategic option frameworks
Prioritization matrices
Briefing decks and memos for senior leadership