Strategy & Deals Intern

Calamos Investments • Chicago, IL

52d • $22 - $22

About The Position

Support preparation of opportunity analysis, such as: Market outlook, e.g. gathering, review and distillation of third party and adviser reports, together with publicly available information Financial performance, e.g. historical trends, underlying earnings, cash flows, robustness of balance sheet and financial projections Operational matters, e.g. headcount, operating model Perform financial modelling, including preparation and review of deal models, discounted cash flows, return metrics and KPIs Support preparation of reports/presentation materials to support executive decision making Where appropriate, participate in calls with third party advisers, including investment banks, professional services firms and legal advisers Assist with cross-functional co-ordination Currently enrolled in a Finance or Business Related Bachelor's or Master's degree program (2027 graduate) as a rising junior or senior. GPA of 3.8 or higher Strong analytical skills with ability to gather and interpret volumes of data Financial modelling expertise with in-depth understanding of Excel High level of professionalism and ability to handle confidential information with discretion Organized with high attention to detail. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint. Good communication and inter-personal skills For Illinois Applicants only: the expected hourly rate for this position is $22/hr. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Finance or Business Related Bachelor's or Master's degree program (2027 graduate) as a rising junior or senior.
• GPA of 3.8 or higher
• Strong analytical skills with ability to gather and interpret volumes of data
• Financial modelling expertise with in-depth understanding of Excel
• High level of professionalism and ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Organized with high attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Good communication and inter-personal skills

Responsibilities

• Support preparation of opportunity analysis, such as: Market outlook, e.g. gathering, review and distillation of third party and adviser reports, together with publicly available information
• Financial performance, e.g. historical trends, underlying earnings, cash flows, robustness of balance sheet and financial projections
• Operational matters, e.g. headcount, operating model
• Perform financial modelling, including preparation and review of deal models, discounted cash flows, return metrics and KPIs
• Support preparation of reports/presentation materials to support executive decision making
• Where appropriate, participate in calls with third party advisers, including investment banks, professional services firms and legal advisers
• Assist with cross-functional co-ordination

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern