Intern, Corporate Development M&A
EquipmentShare
Columbia, MOFresher4h agovia LinkedIn
Posted 13 Nov 2026, 07:41 ET
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- Lead generationSalesAccountingFinancial analysisExcelMicrosoft Office
- Nice to have
- Financial modeling
- Work
- On-site in Columbia · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Accounting37%Financial analysis28%Sales16%Lead generation3%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 13, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
EquipmentShare is hiring an Intern: Corporate Development M&A for Summer 2026 at their Corporate HQ in Columbia, MO. This internship offers exposure to the full lifecycle of Corporate Development, from sourcing to deal execution, with hands-on experience in a fast-growing industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Deal Sourcing & Lead Generation (50%)
- Research and identify potential acquisition targets.
- Cold call and email company owners, brokers, and bankers to introduce EquipmentShare and explore opportunities.
- Build and maintain a pipeline of active leads.
- Support preparation of outreach materials and tracking of interactions.
- Deal Execution Support (30%)
- Assist in financial and market analysis for active transactions.
- Support due diligence processes across financial, operational, and legal workstreams.
- Help prepare presentations and investment memos for executive review.
- Track progress of active deals and maintain internal databases.
- Strategy & Other Projects (20%)
- Research industry trends, competitors, and new markets.
- Support cross-functional integration planning for acquisitions.
- Contribute to ad hoc strategic initiatives for the Corp Dev team.
Qualifications
- Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
- GPA of 3.5 or higher required.
- Strong communication skills and willingness to cold call and engage directly with company owners and executives.
- Analytical ability to interpret financial statements and market data.
- Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
- Exposure to financial modeling is a plus.
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- Flexible work arrangement.
- Company paid holidays.
- Fitness Center on site plus seasonal and year round wellness challenges.
- Company sponsored events.
- Volunteering and local charity initiatives.
- Opportunities for career and professional development.