Intern | Merger & Acquisitions

CAPTRUST•Raleigh, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

CAPTRUST is offering a paid internship that will provide exposure to the inner workings of a wealth management firm. This position will be trained in different aspects of M&A, wealth management, integrations, and management. Hands-on learning starts day one in this fast-paced environment. The intern will also be trained in multiple software programs used throughout the firm. This role will be supervised by various CAPTRUST team members. This will be a full-time position between June and August with the ability to accommodate a class workload. Completion of an internship may lead to, but does not guarantee, future full-time employment.

Requirements

Actively pursuing undergraduate/graduate degree from an accredited institution, college, or university
Any school of business majors (Finance, Accounting, Economics preferred)
Significant interest in the workings of financial planning and wealth management and intend to pursue the CFP designation upon graduation
Strong self-starter
High-level proficiency in Microsoft Office suite programs
Excellent communication and client service skills
Organized, detail-oriented and able to multitask with proven ability to plan and achieve results
Demonstrate high work ethics and integrity
Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality of information
Team player, collaborative, able to work with and through others
Ability to prioritize tasks and to manage multiple reporting relationships
Ability to build successful, collaborative, and trusting relationships
Instinctive aptitude for consistently creating accurate, concise, respectful, and easy-to-understand verbal and written communications conveying complex information
A strong sense of urgency about getting work done and solving problems to achieve results that benefit our clients and colleagues, even when faced with challenges
Inherent desire to give back to our communities and enrich the lives of those around us
An other-centered mindset
Integrity through maintaining objectivity

Responsibilities

Prospecting for acquisition targets
Valuation of acquisition targets and deal structuring
Evaluation of financial models and qualitative data
Preparation for management meetings and prospecting calls
Conducting market research and competitor analysis
Helping with administrative and planning items as needed
Assist Director of Integrations with projects and administrative items as needed
Assist West/Mid-West Regional Leader and his team as needed
Support sales and planning efforts as needed
Attend client meetings in a support role including meeting preparation and follow-up activities
Assist with gathering client information and creation of high-quality retirement plans
Learn portfolio management systems