M&A Intern - Spring 2026 - Chicago, IL (Loop)

Prairie Capital Advisors • Chicago, IL

125d • $16 - $18

About The Position

Prairie Capital Advisors, Inc. is an employee-owned company that offers investment banking, ESOP advisory and valuation services to support the growth and ownership transition strategies of middle-market organizations. Our core values of Integrity, Respect, Teamwork and Passion are the foundation of our business. As an employee-owned firm, cultural fit is extremely important to us. Many companies talk about their culture – but we believe a truly special environment is formed when you build successful people around you. When you are passionate about what you do and those around you, it shows. Our employee-owners enjoy a highly collaborative and entrepreneurial environment. We are currently seeking an Intern to join our M&A team. Interns will gain extensive experience working across multiple teams on a variety of client engagements.

Requirements

• Junior or Senior at a four year degree program majoring in finance/accounting/economics/mathematics
• Completed coursework in Financial Accounting, Corporate Finance and Economics
• Certification from Wall Street Prep or experience through, 'Training the Street', preferred
• Previous experience in a financial or professional services firm, or investment banking/private equity case competitions, preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments and manage tight timelines in a team environment
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future

Responsibilities

• Performing valuation and financial modeling tasks based on client needs, including leveraged buyout, discounted cash flow, comparable public company, and precedent transaction analyses
• Preparing correspondence, marketing information, and presentations for senior professionals
• Drafting, editing, and organizing client pitches, offering materials, and management presentations
• Researching and compiling market data relating to prior or future transactions
• Performing other duties and special projects as assigned

Benefits

• Pay Rate: $16 - $18 an hour

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees