Consultative Offerings - Investment Banking Summer Associate - Corporate Finance

Deloitte•Charlotte, NC

114d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our middle-market investment banking practice seeks ambitious, creative, and experienced leaders who enjoy an entrepreneurial work environment and look to accelerate their professional development. Summer Associates at Deloitte Corporate Finance LLC (“DCF”) will have the opportunity to gain transaction experience through work on multiple live transactions and pitch assignments across multiple industries. Our team structure enables Summer Associates to integrate fully into deal teams and provide real analytical input into the process while working directly with client executives. High-performing Summer Associates may be eligible to receive offers to return full time after graduation. Recruiting for this role ends on 12/1/2026.

Requirements

Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and expected to graduate by Spring/Summer 2028 pursuing an MBA degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related/equivalent program.
Must reside within a commutable distance of the assigned office with the ability to commute daily, if required (expected to co-locate on average 80% - 100% of the week).
Ability to travel up to 50%, on average, based on the work, clients, and industries/sectors served.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
Candidates must be at least 18 years of age at time of employment.
Strong leadership and management skills.
Superior organizational and project management skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong understanding of financial statements.
Ability to design and provide research-based financial recommendations as well as develop actionable solutions.
Experience working both independently and collaboratively with a team on multiple tasks and assignments.

Nice To Haves

Relevant work experience or work experience in a professional environment (e.g. internships, summer positions, school jobs).
Demonstrated recent leadership, such as in a campus club, society, sports teams or other activity.
Demonstrated recent social impact or volunteer activity.
Previous investment banking or M&A execution experience.
Experience performing financial modeling and analysis.

Responsibilities

Advise clients on strategic processes to execute mergers and acquisitions and raise capital.
Develop process tactics with experienced bankers.
Frame perspectives on buyers and investors for clients.
Build financial models.
Craft presentation materials.
Actively contribute to the strategic positioning of clients to the market through industry expert collaboration and research.
Lead and oversee junior bankers’ modeling and analytical work.
Construct financial models to help clients assess growth strategies, capital structure decisions, and transaction alternatives.
Lead discussions with clients.
Interact with private equity and strategic buyers.
Exercise leadership skills and further develop process management and technical capabilities.