Corporate Strategy & Development Intern

Burns & Wilcox • Farmington Hills, MI

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

At H.W. Kaufman Group we’re looking for motivated and analytical students to join our Strategic Initiative and Corporate Development team. Our 12-week summer internship program aims to develop one’s business acumen, communication, and leadership skills through real world experience. This is a paid summer internship that provides additional opportunities for students to learn from and network with executive leadership and fellow interns in a range of departments. This student will be expected to work 40 hours per week, with four days spent in an office setting and one day remote. This internship offers hands-on exposure to strategic analysis, corporate development, and operational improvement initiatives. The intern will work closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to support data-driven decision-making, evaluate growth opportunities, and enhance internal reporting and business processes. This role is ideal for a high-performing student interested in corporate strategy, development, and operations within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at an accredited university with a major or concentration in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Business, or a related field. Must be Junior standing.
• Maintains strong academic success (minimum overall GPA of 3.40)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with PowerPoint for executive-level presentations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong research capabilities
• Self-motivated, action-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively in a team setting
• Demonstrates professionalism, sound judgment, discretion, and ability to handle confidential information
• Strategic mindset with curiosity and a strong desire to learn about corporate strategy, development, and operations

Nice To Haves

• Prior internship, work experience, or leadership roles in extracurricular activities preferred

Responsibilities

• Hands-on exposure to strategic analysis, corporate development, and operational improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to support data-driven decision-making
• Evaluate growth opportunities
• Enhance internal reporting and business processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees