Valuation Intern - Summer 2027 - Oakbrook Terrace, IL

About the role

Prairie Capital Advisors, Inc. offers investment banking, ESOP advisory and valuation services to support the growth and ownership transition strategies of middle-market organizations. The company's core values of Integrity, Respect, Teamwork and Passion guide its operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepares client deliverables including, but not limited to: valuation reports, presentations, and confidential marketing materials (such as pitchbooks)
• Conducts industry and economic research
• Aids in valuation modeling projects that could include, but are not limited to: Discounted cash flow modeling, creating guidelines for comparable company analysis, transaction screening, LBO modeling
• Participates in project discussions and internal meetings

Requirements

• Actively working toward completion of an undergraduate or graduate degree program majoring in finance, accounting, economics, or another relevant field of study
• Completed coursework in Financial Accounting, Corporate Finance or Economics
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments and manage tight timelines in a team environment

Qualifications

• First, this is an in-office position to foster skill development, personal leadership and team collaboration
• All candidates should be able to commit to working between 20 – 30 hours per week, in office
• All applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship, now and in the future

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

Benefits

• This is an in-office position
• Commitment of 20 – 30 hours per week
• Eligible for E-Verify

Pay

$21 - $23 an hour

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate academic commitments

Benefits

• E-Verify participation