Summer 2027 MBA Investment Banking Associate

About the role

Hennepin Partners is a Minneapolis‑based middle market M&A advisory firm serving entrepreneurs, private equity firms and corporations across a broad range of industries. The firm prides itself on its Midwest roots, collegial workplace and constructive approach to junior professional involvement in deal‑making and career advancement. Hennepin is seeking a 2027 Summer MBA Associate for its Minneapolis office. The ideal candidate is driven, team‑oriented, and possesses an innate curiosity about deal‑making and how businesses are organized and operate. Candidates must be graduating with their MBA in Spring/Summer 2028 to be eligible for this internship. The Summer MBA Associate program is a 10‑week, in‑person experience based in Minneapolis; it is not a remote program. The ideal candidate has connections to, or an interest in, working in Minneapolis.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing businesses and preparing various marketing materials for pitching new business and executing client engagements
• Constructing and reviewing financial and valuation models
• Analyzing and explaining historical and projected financial information
• Contributing to the planning of client engagements
• Performing due diligence on a business and coordinating and organizing that work for others’ use
• Managing clients, buyers, lenders, and third‑party providers throughout the deal execution process
• Building relationships and maintaining direct contact with clients, prospective clients, buyers and professional advisors

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing an MBA degree with anticipated graduation in Spring/Summer 2028
• Bachelor's degree with exceptional history of academic achievement
• Professional working experience in a relevant occupation (e.g., attorney, transaction services pro, consultant, etc.)
• Comfort with, and interest in, writing and formatting marketing materials
• Appropriate familiarity with general business, accounting and financial topics
• Capable with financial modeling and Microsoft business programs
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to thrive in a team environment under demanding schedules
• Strong communication, interpersonal and leadership qualities
• Personal responsibility, integrity, self‑discipline, and pride in your work product
• Must be willing to reside in Minnesota
• Applicants must have current, permanent work authorization in the United States. Hennepin does not sponsor employment‑based visas of any kind, now or in the future, and cannot consider candidates who will require sponsorship at any point during their employment.