2028 Summer Analyst Intern, M&A
Lincoln International
Chicago, ILFresher1d agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year
- Must know
- MarketingExcelMicrosoft OfficeAccountingSpring
- Work
- On-site in Chicago · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Excel76%Accounting42%Microsoft Office36%Marketing17%of 100 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 3, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
The M&A Summer Analyst Intern position at Lincoln International offers an excellent opportunity to work in a demanding, yet supportive, team-oriented environment. This role provides many of the same experiences as the full-time Analyst position, including hands-on experience and technical skills through immersive on-the-job training.
Key Responsibilities
- Conducting industry and company-specific research.
- Researching potential acquirers.
- Preparing marketing materials and analyses for advisory assignments.
- Ensuring the accuracy and quality of all presentation materials.
- Supporting the marketing activities of the firm as they relate to an industry or engagement.
Program Differentiators
- High levels of exposure and engagement with senior professionals.
- Opportunity to remain with Lincoln International and be offered a full-time Analyst position upon graduation.
- Unparalleled client interaction.
- Responsibilities are limited only by ability.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
Qualifications
- Assertive and self-motivated.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Detail-oriented.
- Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
- Working towards a degree in finance and/or accounting, or have successfully completed significant coursework in these areas.
- Graduating in Winter 2028 or Spring 2029 (undergraduate students in their sophomore year of study).
- Minimum GPA of 3.5 is required.
- Not currently hiring individuals who require sponsorship for employment visa status.
- The 10-week program is a primary evaluation period for full-time Analyst roles upon graduation.
Additional Information
- Salary: $110,000 annually (this range is for Chicago, New York City, and California).
- Work Structure: Hybrid, with emphasis on in-office collaboration (Monday-Thursday in office, optional remote or in-office on Fridays).
- Application: Via LinkedIn, Lincoln’s Company Page, or Lincoln’s Internal Jobs Board.