2028 Summer Analyst Intern | CAG

Lincoln International • Los Angeles, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Lincoln International is hiring a Summer Analyst Intern for its Capital Advisory Group (CAG). The team advises middle-market clients on financing transactions, including acquisition financings, refinancings, dividend recaps, amendments, and restructurings. Its work includes company and industry research, identifying interested parties, preparing marketing materials, and overseeing diligence and negotiations. CAG processes can move quickly and require navigating multiple financing solutions and tailoring communications to different types of capital providers.

The 10-week summer program offers hands-on transaction experience across industries and exposure to private equity, private capital markets, and leveraged finance. Interns may participate in financial modeling and analysis, including three-statement models, and will work in a demanding but supportive, team-oriented environment with exposure to senior professionals. Summer analysts are evaluated for potential opportunities in the full-time analyst class upon graduation.

Lincoln International follows a hybrid work structure. Employees work in the office Monday through Thursday and may work remotely or in the office on Fridays. The position is not open to candidates who now or in the future require employment visa sponsorship. The stated annualized salary for this role is $110,000 for work performed in Chicago, New York City, and California.

Requirements

• Be assertive and self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Have strong writing, verbal communication, and computer skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Be working toward a degree in finance and/or accounting, or have successfully completed significant coursework in these areas.
• Be graduating in Winter 2028 or Spring 2029 and be an undergraduate student in the sophomore year of study.
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.5.
• Not require employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial analyses, complex financial modeling, and valuations.
• Prepare marketing materials for sale and debt placement components of CAG assignments.
• Identify potential lenders, acquirers, and investors.
• Ensure the accuracy and quality of presentation materials.
• Support due diligence with potential investors and existing stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern