Summer Analyst, Investment Banking, BDO Capital Advisors - Summer 2027 (San Francisco)

BDO USA • San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

The BDO Capital Advisors (BCA) Intern uses their educational background and organizational skills to perform analytical and operational tasks under the supervision of experienced BCA professionals, supporting the firm’s transaction-related services. The internship offers exposure to company financials and operations across industries and to the M&A deal process, including sellside advisory, buyside engagements, and private placements. It is intended to help candidates develop the skills and relationships needed to pursue a career in investment banking.

BDO Capital Advisors is a wholly owned affiliate of BDO USA, P.C. and a middle-market investment bank providing sellside advisory, acquisition advisory, capital raising, and board advisory services. The internship is based in San Francisco and is for Summer 2027.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Be able to follow instructions as directed.
• Be able to work effectively in a team setting.
• Have a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Seek advice from appropriate superiors regarding compliance-related issues.
• Understand basic accounting and valuation methodologies.

Nice To Haves

• Focus of study in Finance or Accounting.
• Completion of the junior year of a Bachelor’s program.
• Leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Construct financial models for transaction valuation, including comparable company analysis, precedent transaction analysis, discounted cash flow analysis, and other industry metrics.
• Assist with developing and composing written materials, including tailored pitch books, offering memoranda, company marketing collateral, management presentations, valuation reports, and other transaction materials.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative data analysis and industry research.
• Support deal sourcing by researching new and prospective clients and their industries for pitch books and internal memos.
• Perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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