Mergers & Acquisitions Intern

About the role

Ayming partners with businesses and institutions around the world to unlock lasting value. With a team of over 1,500 experts in Innovation, HR, and Taxes across 14 countries, we deliver consulting services, digital services, and managed services. This role supports the company's growth strategy by researching and evaluating acquisition targets, partnership opportunities, and new markets.

Responsibilities

• Research potential acquisition targets across the U.S.
• Analyze competitors, market trends, and industry developments.
• Evaluate companies based on service offerings, geographic reach, and strategic fit.
• Build and maintain acquisition prospect lists and company profiles.
• Prepare executive summaries, scorecards, and recommendations.
• Track M&A activity within tax consulting, engineering, and professional services sectors.
• Support leadership with strategic growth initiatives.

Requirements

Ideally, but not exclusively:

• Pursuing a degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Previous internship, project, or coursework in finance, consulting, market research, or corporate strategy.
• Familiarity with financial analysis, valuation, or M&A concepts.
• Experience using research tools such as LinkedIn, ZoomInfo, Crunchbase, or similar platforms.

Skills

• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint proficiency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strategic and critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Professionalism and discretion with confidential information.
• Interest in M&A, business strategy, and corporate growth.

Benefits

We offer highly competitive remuneration packages to ensure that pay always positively reflects performance and the market.

Pay

This position pays $15-18/hour depending on qualifications and experience, and is intended for educational and professional development purposes.