Summer M&A Analyst

WittKieffer

Summer M&A Analyst role in leadership advisory firm focusing on financial modeling and deal execution. Engage in high-stakes transactions with executive leadership in investment banking.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build, refine, and pressure test integrated pro forma financial models
Conduct detailed valuation analyses using multiple valuation frameworks
Analyze historical financial statements, quality of earnings, and forecasts
Develop sensitivity analyses across key assumptions
Perform accretion/dilution analyses
Identify, analyze, and scope synergy opportunities
Organize, intake, and conduct initial analysis of diligence materials
Prepare internal presentations and materials for discussions
Benchmark market comparables and analyze industry trends

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting
Current MBA student or recent MBA graduate at a top-tier program
Prior experience in investment banking or corporate finance/development
Proven ability to independently build and operate complex financial models
Strong accounting knowledge; cross-border (including IFRS) experience preferred but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal employment opportunities
Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities or religious practices

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial modelingvaluation analysissensitivity analysisaccretion analysisdilution analysisfinancial statement analysisquality of earnings analysismarket benchmarkingforecasting

Soft Skills

organizational skillsanalytical skillspresentation skillscommunication skills

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in FinanceBachelor's degree in AccountingMBA