About the role#
IBM Corporate Development manages acquisitions, divestitures, and minority investments to support the global strategy of the company. The team oversees the full transaction lifecycle. This includes strategy, target identification, evaluation, execution, and closing. As an intern, you will work on live deals alongside associates and senior deal professionals. You will see how transactions come together from the initial assessment through diligence, approval, and integration planning.
What you'll do#
- Research industries and competitors to identify and assess potential targets.
- Build and update financial models to evaluate acquisition targets, investment returns, and deal structures.
- Prepare presentations and investment memos for senior leadership.
- Support due diligence by reviewing data room materials, tracking open items, and summarizing findings across workstreams.
- Keep deal timelines and workstream trackers up to date.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an MBA program.
- One or more years of pre-MBA experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, transaction advisory, software strategy, product management, or technology consulting.
- Experience with technology M&A deals.
- Financial modeling and valuation skills.
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and communication.
- Interest in the enterprise technology sector, including enterprise software, AI, data, hybrid cloud, and IT services.
- Familiarity with PitchBook or FactSet.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment Type: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: Paid position.
About IBM
IBM provides IT services and consulting to a global client base. The company develops technology solutions across areas such as cloud computing, security, analytics, and infrastructure. It operates as a public organization with more than 10,001 employees. The corporate headquarters are located in Armonk, New York.
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