Deal Analytics: MBA Internship Opportunity - Xbox

Microsoft • Redmond, WA

99d • $5,670 - $11,320

About The Position

Come build community, explore your passions and do your best work at Microsoft with thousands of University interns from every corner of the world. This opportunity will allow you to bring your aspirations, talent, potential—and excitement for the journey ahead. This internship will take place during the summer of 2026. As a Deal Analytics Intern, you will play a central role in analyzing the performance of gaming content deals and partnerships within Microsoft's high-profile videogame business. The Global Business Development Team is hiring a Deal Analytics Intern based in the United States. As Team Xbox, we are on a mission to bring the joy and community of gaming to everyone on the planet. We deliver on that vision by putting players at the center, enabling you to play the games you want, with the people you want, anywhere you want. We work with gaming publishers and developers from around the world to bring Xbox and Windows games and services (e.g., Game Pass, xCloud) to customers. As an intern at Microsoft, you're stepping into a world of real impact from day one. You'll collaborate with global teams on meaningful projects, explore cutting-edge technologies like AI, and kick start your career while doing it. With a strong focus on learning and development, this is your opportunity to grow your skills, build community, and shape your future—all while being supported every step of the way. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree
• Must have at least 1 semester/term remaining following the completion of the internship

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Sciences, Mathematics, or related field
• 3+ years relevant work experience (e.g., investment banking, consulting, finance, corporate strategy, venture capital, or related field) OR equivalent experience
• Analytical, modeling, Power BI, communication and customer/partner relationship skills
• Experience in business intelligence, or analytics and planning with a proven track record for success
• Knowledgeable about all forms of interactive entertainment and experience/interest in the console and PC gaming industry
• Thorough understanding of game developers, publishers, and their needs
• Demonstrated business acumen and ability to think strategically and execute tactically
• Ability to work independently and juggle multiple projects and priorities
• Cross-functional work experience within business development, finance, and marketing

Responsibilities

• Analyzing and tracking the performance of all deals and partnerships
• Creating and distributing performance status dashboards and heat maps
• Creating internal Power BI tools
• Making forward-looking recommendations and improvements
• Inventing and architecting new deal and agreement paradigms
• Driving internal and external reporting and implementation
• Modeling new programs and incentive structures
• Analyzing partner economics
• Evaluating future business opportunities from a Microsoft and partner perspective
• Shaping the assumptions and fundamentals of Microsoft's gaming strategy

Benefits

• Industry leading healthcare
• Educational resources
• Discounts on products and services
• Savings and investments
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Generous time away
• Giving programs
• Opportunities to network and connect

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Master's degree