Summer Analyst, Capital Advisors

About the Role

The BDO Capital Advisors (BCA) Intern will be responsible for utilizing their educational background and organizational skills to complete a broad range of analytical and operational tasks under the supervision of more experienced BCA professionals to support the firm’s extensive transaction-related services. In this role, the BCA Intern will gain a deeper understanding of the financials and operations of companies across industries. Additionally, the BCA intern will develop an understanding of the M&A deal process, including sellside M&A advisory, buyside engagements and private placements. This BCA internship will enable the candidate to develop the skills and relationships necessary to launch a career in the field of investment banking.

BDO Capital Advisors, a wholly-owned affiliate of BDO USA, P.C., is a leading middle market investment bank that focuses on sellside advisory, acquisition advisory, capital raising and board advisory services. The firm has deep industry knowledge, extensive cross-border transaction experience and best-in-class deal execution capabilities. BCA professionals leverage the full depth and breadth of BDO USA’s resources and sourcing network. The BCA team specializes in providing sellside M&A advisory services to middle market clients with enterprise values between $25 million and $500 million. The firm has broad industry expertise across various sectors including Manufacturing & Distribution, Consumer, Food & Retail, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Business Services, Energy & Natural Resources and Technology, Media & Telecom. BCA has reach with international buyers and insight into global M&A trends via the BDO International network.

Key Responsibilities

• Constructs financial models focusing on transaction valuation work through comparable company analysis, precedent transaction analysis, discounted cash flow analysis and other industry metrics
• Assists in the development and composition of appropriate written documentation including tailored pitch books, offering memoranda, company marketing collateral, management presentations, valuation reports, and other transaction materials
• Conducts quantitative and qualitative data and industry data analysis
• Contributes to deal sourcing efforts by researching new and prospective clients as well as their respective industries to help compile pitch books and/or internal memos
• Other duties as required

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, required
• Ability to apply generative and agentic AI solutions to develop work products, improve workflows and identify potential risks.
• Emphasizes professional judgment in validating AI-generated outputs for accuracy, quality, and compliance.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program, required; focus in Finance or Accounting, preferred
• Completion of junior year of Bachelor’s, preferred
• Leadership experience, preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to follow instructions as directed
• Ability to work effectively in a team setting
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Seeks advice of appropriate superiors regarding issues related to compliance
• Understanding of basic accounting and valuation methodologies