MBA Associate Internship - Winter 2027

Overview

The organization is seeking MBA interns to support Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition opportunities alongside an assigned CEO-in-Residence (CIR). This part-time internship provides hands-on experience conducting research, developing investment theses, and participating in interactive case study sessions led by full-time team members.

Responsibilities

• Conduct primary and secondary research to identify attractive industries aligned with investment criteria and develop detailed investment theses.
• Support diligence activities under guidance from the CIR, including analysis of business models, competitors, vendors, and customers.
• Learn how to develop IOIs and LOIs and understand what pre-close due diligence entails as opportunities allow.
• Complete required readings and attend interactive case study sessions (virtual) hosted by the organization’s team.

Learning Opportunities

• Gain exposure to a range of industries, companies, and business models to identify areas of interest.
• Learn what makes effective theses and how to write them.
• Understand what constitutes a good potential investment and how to carry out due diligence.
• Practice analysis of key stakeholders in potential investments.
• Observe next steps after a target is identified and learn what post-close due diligence looks like.

Commitment

• Part-time: 15–20 hours/week
• Dates: January 11 – March 19 (10 weeks)
• Location: Remote (office available for candidates local to Chicago)
• Compensation/Course Credit: Unpaid

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an MBA program and interested in pursuing Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition.
• Investor mindset with the ability to articulate a compelling investment story.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Availability to meet with the CIR on a mutually established cadence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong quantitative skills, including detailed knowledge of finance and accounting principles.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, with creativity and a desire to independently initiate and contribute ideas.
• Alignment with core values: Relationships, Rigor, Results.

Benefits

• Skill development applicable to classroom learning and future employment.
• Mentoring from experts and leaders actively leading searches across core industries and business services.
• Interactive educational case study sessions.
• Supportive and collaborative learning environment.