Employee Benefits Private Equity M&A Intern - Summer 2027
About The Position
IMA is hiring an intern for its 2027 summer program on the Private Equity and M&A team. The internship combines cohort-wide learning, networking, and company events with department-specific projects and programming. The intern will support the specialty practice and project managers through the employee benefits due diligence process, from initial engagement to deal close. The role is based in the Denver office and follows a flexible schedule of four days in the office and one remote day. The intern will review employee benefits documentation and data, help develop analyses and client-facing due diligence deliverables, conduct research, and learn how IMA teams and subject matter experts collaborate to evaluate risk in M&A transactions. The intern may also contribute to projects that improve team resources, processes, tools, and templates. The program is designed as a learning and development opportunity and does not include benefits available solely to regular full-time associates. Interns receive IMA-paid holidays and five days of LifeBalance PTO. The position is nonexempt and hourly, with an hourly pay range of $18 to $22 based on expected graduation year; overtime is paid in accordance with applicable wage and hour laws.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in a program related to Business, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, or Insurance.
- Anticipated graduation in Spring 2027, December 2027, or Spring 2028.
- Interest in insurance-related roles.
Nice To Haves
- Involvement in insurance clubs or Gamma Iota Sigma.
- Previous work or internship experience in a professional services or similar environment.
- Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to problem-solve, think critically, and provide creative solutions.
- Curiosity about future employment in the industry; preference is given to students closer to graduation.
Responsibilities
- Assist project managers with employee benefits due diligence from initial engagement through deal close.
- Review and analyze employee benefits documentation and data, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans; benefit summaries; plan documents; enrollment and cost information; compliance materials; and vendor agreements.
- Help prepare benefits due diligence analyses and deliverables, including benefit plan comparisons, cost and contribution analyses, compliance reviews, and client-facing reports, using established tools, templates, and project workflows.
- Research employee benefits, compliance, and market topics to support diligence findings, client questions, and team initiatives.
- Learn how IMA teams and subject matter experts collaborate to evaluate risk and support clients during M&A transactions.
- Contribute to internal projects to improve team resources, processes, project manager efficiency, tools, and templates.
Benefits
- IMA-paid holidays.
- Five days of LifeBalance PTO during the internship, inclusive of vacation, sick time, or personal time.
- Hourly compensation of $18 to $22, based on expected graduation year.
- Overtime eligibility in accordance with federal and state wage and hour laws.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
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