Private Equity M&A Intern, Summer 2026

IMA Financial Group•Denver, CO

1d•$18 - $22•Hybrid

About The Position

Interns at IMA are a big deal! We understand how significant your decision on where to spend an internship is and what a positive experience can do to catapult your career. The best experiences provide true immersion in a company’s culture, access to and networking with senior leaders and industry experts, opportunities to apply what you learn through real work that drives real results, and a fun and engaging cohort to share the experience with! With this in mind, we’ve crafted our program to allow you to engage directly in our values driven culture through company, department, and cohort events, all while being challenged with a blend of learning programs, informative networking sessions with IMA associates, and opportunities to engage in department specific work projects that have real world impact for our clients, our business, and our associates. As an intern, your time will be divided between a core program shared with the entire cohort and specialized work, projects, and programming tailored to the department you join. The Private Equity and M&A team is excited to announce an incredible opportunity for an intern in our 2026 summer program! This role offers the chance to gain valuable experience at the Denver office, with a flexible schedule of 4 days in the office and 1 remote. Daily responsibilities will include: Support the Private Equity & M&A specialty practice by assisting project managers throughout the due diligence process—from initial engagement to deal close. Review various documents including but not limited to; insurance policies, contracts, retirement plan documents, compliance testing, service agreements, investment lineups, and other related documents to help assess risk and fiduciary liability exposures for private equity investors and corporate clients undergoing mergers or acquisitions. Assist in developing analytics and generating due diligence reports for both Property & Casualty and Retirement Benefit programs using established tools, templates, and project management workflows. Gain exposure to intercompany functions by learning how various IMA teams collaborate to deliver comprehensive service during M&A transactions. Contribute to a large-scale “big picture” project aimed at improving project manager efficiency and enhancing day-to-day operational processes. We’re proud of the success many of our former interns have had when they’ve pursued careers as IMA associates’ post-graduation and see our internship program as a key talent pipeline. Because of this, preference is given to students closer to graduation, who demonstrate a curiosity about future employment within our industry.

Requirements

Currently pursuing an Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in a program related to one of our host departments (Business, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management and Insurance)
Interest in insurance-related roles; involvement in insurance clubs or Gamma Iota Sigma
Students anticipated to graduate in Spring 2026, December 2026, or Spring 2027
Previous work or internship experience in a professional services or similar environment
An entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to problem-solve, think critically, and provide creative solutions

Responsibilities

Support the Private Equity & M&A specialty practice by assisting project managers throughout the due diligence process—from initial engagement to deal close.
Review various documents including but not limited to; insurance policies, contracts, retirement plan documents, compliance testing, service agreements, investment lineups, and other related documents to help assess risk and fiduciary liability exposures for private equity investors and corporate clients undergoing mergers or acquisitions.
Assist in developing analytics and generating due diligence reports for both Property & Casualty and Retirement Benefit programs using established tools, templates, and project management workflows.
Gain exposure to intercompany functions by learning how various IMA teams collaborate to deliver comprehensive service during M&A transactions.
Contribute to a large-scale “big picture” project aimed at improving project manager efficiency and enhancing day-to-day operational processes.

Benefits

IMA paid holidays and five days of LifeBalance PTO during your internship. The LifeBalance PTO is inclusive of vacation, sick time or personal time.
Annual Performance Bonus
Stock Purchase
Medical Plans
Prescription Drugs
Dental
Vision
Family Assistance Program
FSA
HSA
Pre-Tax Parking Plan
401(k)
Life/AD&D
Accident
Critical Illness
Hospital Indemnity
Long Term Care
Short-term Disability
Long-term Disability
Business Travel Accident
Identity Theft
Paid Time Off
Flexible Work Options
Paid Holidays
Sabbatical
Gift Matching
Health Club Reimbursement
Personal and Professional Development