2027 Summer Analyst Intern, Valuations & Opinions Group

Lincoln International, Inc. (NYSE: LCLN) is a trusted investment banking advisor to business owners and senior executives of leading private equity firms, their portfolio companies, and public and privately held companies. Our services include mergers and acquisitions advisory, private funds and capital markets advisory, and valuations and fairness opinions. The global enterprise is comprised of a tightly integrated team of more than 1,400 professionals in over 30 offices across 14 countries, offering an unobstructed perspective on the global private capital markets, backed by superb execution and a deep commitment to client success.

About the role

Lincoln International is seeking Analyst Interns to join our rapidly growing Valuations & Opinions Group (VOG). Successful candidates have strong cognitive and interpersonal abilities, want to develop their professional and personal skills, are excited to gain exposure to a broad range of asset classes and industries, and are motivated by the prospect of building a leading valuations practice. Responsibilities at Lincoln International are often more entrepreneurial than at other firms, providing self-motivated individuals with many opportunities to contribute to a dynamic and growing platform.

The VOG Analyst Intern position provides an excellent opportunity to work in a demanding, yet supportive, team-oriented environment and will help build analytical skills and overall finance & accounting acumen.

Responsibilities

• Supporting our Portfolio Valuation, Asset-backed Finance, or Transaction Opinion & Board Advisory team
• Constructing and practicing valuation, other financial analyses, and case studies, including:
  • Guideline public companies analysis
  • Guideline precedent transactions analysis
  • Discounted cash flow analyses, using Lincoln International proprietary models
• Identifying relevant comparable public companies and M&A transactions, based upon information services such as S&P Capital IQ and Bloomberg, along with knowledge of the appropriate Standard Industrial Classification and other methods, as appropriate
• Researching and providing information on:
  • General economic conditions
  • Industry-specific conditions and trends
  • Acquisitions and divestitures within specific industries
  • Various investment attributes of publicly traded and privately held securities
• Participating in and shadowing due diligence meetings, communication with clients, and responses to auditor questions regarding valuation analyses prepared by Lincoln International
• Assisting in the preparation of fee proposals to clients, including pitch materials and written valuation reports
• Maintaining proprietary valuation databases
• Coordinating recurring valuation projects with team members across multiple geographies
• Supporting the senior members of the Valuations & Opinions Group
• Performing other ad-hoc research, analytics, and support for the VOG team as required

Requirements

• Successful Analyst Interns are assertive and self-motivated, can manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment, and are exceptionally detail-oriented
• Excellent analytic foundation with strong understanding of financial statements and various valuation methodologies (DCF, LBO, comparable company analysis, etc.)
• Strong understanding of financial statements analysis with the ability to work through key assumptions, implicit caveats, and limitations
• Strong writing, verbal communication, and computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Working towards a degree in finance, accounting, or related field and have successfully completed significant coursework in these areas
• Must be eligible to begin working full-time starting Summer 2028
• Minimum GPA of 3.5 is required

Lincoln International is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status.

Schedule

This internship will run from May 17, 2027, to July 23, 2027, and will be in-person in our Dallas, New York, or Atlanta offices. Lincoln International follows a hybrid work structure with an emphasis on in-office collaboration. Employees work in the office Monday through Thursday each week, with the option to work remotely or from the office on Fridays.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $95,000 on an annual basis. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The range may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and may be modified in the future. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in New York, California, and Illinois. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits to eligible employees.