Deal Analytics Consulting Intern - Summer 2026

RSM • Chicago, IL

6h

About The Position

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM. TRANSACTION ADVISORY SERVICES – DEAL ANALYTICS CONSULTING INTERN Position Description At RSM, interns work with large and small companies in various industries. They develop strong working relationships with clients built on understanding their businesses and challenges . Interns work on multiple team engagements each year, including several pieces of any particular assignment - not just one part . Working in a mutually respectful team environment helps our interns perform at their best and integrate their career with their personal life. The Transaction Advisory Services practice offers our clients assistance with M&A activities on the buy-side and sell-side. As an Intern on our Deal Analytics team, you will work closely with other team members to help companies with the M&A process by delivering analytical insights using advanced data tools and techniques. You will utilize various data technology including data visualization, extraction, transformation, benchmarking and data modeling to identify key merger and acquisition pre-deal risks and issues to help clients recognize their deal value and drive their post- deal strategy forward.

Requirements

• Pursuing B.A. / B.S. degree or equivalent from an accredited university.
• Major and/or minor in Accounting, Finance and/or Data Analytics
• Travel is . Must have access to and ability to arrange for use of reliable modes of transportation to those locations
• Ability to travel 10%- 20 % locally and nationally
• A minimum 3.5 GPA is preferred

Nice To Haves

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work as an effective member of a team
• Motivated to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office (primarily E xcel and PowerPoint) and at least one advanced data tool such as Alteryx, Python, PowerBI , SQL
• Ability to multitask
• Client focused

Responsibilities

• Perform (a s part of a team) data analytics for clients who are acquiring or divesting businesses (US and international)
• Prepare detailed financial analysis to help clients evaluate their acquisition and divestiture decisions and financing requirements
• Participate in client meetings and site visits while interacting with top-level management to obtain pertinent information for financial analysis
• Interact with the other functional areas of the practice including tax, audit and other consulting practices
• Represent the firm in community activities and professional association

Benefits

• At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people.
• We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients.
• Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees