2027 MBA Intern - Corporate Development

Adobe • San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

The Corporate Development team identifies, sources, evaluates, and executes Adobe’s inorganic growth strategy through acquisitions and investments. The MBA intern will work with business unit leaders and product managers to assess growth opportunities and collaborate with the Corporate Strategy team on critical initiatives sponsored by Adobe’s senior executives. The role involves developing strategic investment themes, evaluating acquisition and investment opportunities, conducting market and financial analyses, coordinating M&A activities, and building knowledge of customer segments, industry trends, competitors, and emerging companies.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a full-time MBA program, with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
• Excellent quantitative and financial modeling skills, including valuation, and a strong understanding of core accounting and finance concepts and acquisition and investment processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated experience influencing stakeholders across organizational levels and teams.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional initiatives, building alignment, and delivering results.
• Strong external communication and relationship management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with software development and architecture.
• Familiarity with the legal aspects of acquisitions and investments.

Responsibilities

• Partner with internal collaborators to develop strategic investment themes and assess potential acquisition and investment opportunities.
• Identify product gaps, evaluate build, partner, or buy options, and collaborate on target selection.
• Conduct competitive, valuation, and financial analyses to inform strategic decisions.
• Coordinate M&A activities, including due diligence, data room management, internal approvals, and collaborator updates; support integration planning and handoffs.
• Develop a deep understanding of new customer segments, industry trends, competitive positioning, and emerging companies.
• Build relationships with industry specialists to bring external perspectives on market trends and opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Corporate Strategy team on critical initiatives sponsored by Adobe’s senior executives.

What This Job Offers

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