Intern – Corporate Development & Strategy
At Edelman Financial Engines (EFE), we believe everyone deserves to move their financial life forward!
We know that assets have the power to fund goals. Those numbers represent individual lifetimes filled with hard work and dreams for our clients and generations to follow. Our clients trust us to guide them forward with compassion, integrity and invention. We uphold that same standard of respect and dedication for clients and colleagues alike.
Founded on the idea that financial education is a fundamental right for everyone, Edelman Financial Engines continues to grow and challenge the status quo. We’re moving forward, together. If our purpose-driven dedication inspires you, we invite you to consider joining our team.
As a Corporate Development & Strategy Intern on the Corporate Development & Strategy team, you’ll help Edelman Financial Engines identify, evaluate and integrate acquisition targets as well as investigate the impact of key industry trends.
We are looking for someone who has a strong work ethic, good interpersonal skills and a curiosity about corporate development & strategy to help us grow inorganically and identify key strategic opportunities. If you are a hard-working, ambitions student interested in corporate development, this may be the opportunity for you!
Responsibilities:
- Research and identify potential acquisition targets
- Contact potential acquisition targets, learn about their business and articulate Edelman Financial Engine’s value proposition to them
- Help with financial modeling and valuation of prospective acquisition targets
- Participate in due diligence of potential acquisition targets
- Assist with integration of acquisitions
- Research external industry landscape for competitive & market trends and present key opportunities & threats
- Help advance strategic deliverables including performing analyses & synthesizing research to advise recommendations
Requirements:
- Must be a current undergraduate student in their Junior or Senior, preferably pursuing a degree in a Business-related field
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
About Edelman Financial Engines
Since 1986, Edelman Financial Engines has been committed to always acting in the best interests of our clients. We were founded on the belief that all investors – not just the wealthy – deserve access to personal, comprehensive financial planning and investment advice. Today, we are America’s top independent financial planning and investment advisory firm, recognized by Barron’s,1 with 145+ offices2 across the country and entrusted by more than 1.3 million clients to manage more than $242 billion in assets.3 Our unique approach to serving clients combines our advanced methodology and proprietary technology with the attention of a dedicated personal financial planner. Every client’s situation and goals are unique, and the powerful fusion of high-tech and high-touch allows Edelman Financial Engines to deliver the personal plan and financial confidence that everyone deserves.
For more information, please visit EdelmanFinancialEngines.com.