Corporate Development Intern

About the role

The Corporate Development Intern will support HMH's growth strategy through mergers & acquisitions, market analysis, and strategic initiatives. This role offers hands-on experience in financial analysis, valuation, industry research, acquisition screening, and integration planning. Based in Houston, TX.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market, industry, and competitive research to support strategic decision-making and deal sourcing
• Identify and evaluate potential acquisition targets and growth opportunities
• Build and analyze financial models and business cases
• Support valuation analysis, due diligence, and transaction execution activities
• Prepare presentations and analyses for senior management
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on integration planning and strategic projects
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Currently enrolled and working toward completion of Bachelor or Graduate degree in business-related field; finance or economics a plus
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 with a Junior/Senior or MBA status
• Ability to communicate professionally and interact at a high level with senior management and with a global multi-cultural team based in various countries around the world
• Strong analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written, verbal, communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Multilingual a plus
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Demonstrated interest in Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategy and/or Energy Industry is a plus
• Experience with financial research tools (Capital IQ, Bloomberg, etc.) is a plus

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis, now or in the future, without employer sponsorship for employment visa status. No relocation assistance provided.

Schedule

Internship is 12 weeks, May 24 - August 13, 2027.