MBA Associate Internship - Spring 2026

NextGen Growth Partners • Chicago, IL

1d • Remote

About The Position

For those interested in pursuing Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition, our MBA interns work alongside an assigned CEO-In-Residence (CIR) on prospective and current investment opportunities. As your CIR's go-to team, you will wear multiple hats and serve as an extension of your CIR. This is an incredible opportunity to get first-hand experience with Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition. As part of the internship, you will be given required readings, attend interactive Lunch and Learns (virtual), and granted access to an optional financial modeling online course that supplements and complements your work with your CIR. In addition to the NGP team, you’ll also be able to tap into our vast and notable network. Commitment: Part-time (15 - 20 hours) Dates: March 23rd, 2026 to May 29th, 2026 (10 weeks) Location: Remote Compensation/Course Credit: Unpaid

Requirements

• Pursuing an MBA and dedicated to Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition.
• Investor mindset and the ability to articulate a good investment story.
• Ability to wear multiple hats, roll up your sleeves and get the job done.
• Strong quantitative skill set – including detailed knowledge of finance and accounting principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset – creativity and desire to independently initiate and contribute ideas.
• Honesty, Humility, Heart, Hunger and Hustle.

Responsibilities

• Guided by your CIR, conduct extensive primary and secondary research to identify attractive industries based on investment criteria and develop detailed investment theses.
• Your CIR will train you on how to identify companies for potential investment and conduct detailed diligence on prospective investments, including analysis of business models, competitors, vendors, and customers.
• As opportunities allow, your CIR will show you how to develop IOIs and LOIs and what pre-close due diligence entails.
• Complete readings and attend interactive learning sessions hosted by NGP's leadership team.

Benefits

• Develop and hone skills that can be applied to the classroom and future employment opportunities.
• Learn how to source and evaluate prospects.
• Mentoring from Chicago’s best and brightest.
• Supplementary interactive educational opportunities
• Collegial and collaborative culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern