About the role#
Stout is hiring an intern for the Transaction Opinions group for the Summer 2027 term. This group provides fairness and solvency opinions, along with other valuation advisory services, for mergers and acquisitions, recapitalizations, corporate spin-offs, and restructuring. As an intern, you will work directly with Stout professionals on client engagements, gain exposure to valuation methodologies, and contribute to real project work.
What you'll do#
- Conduct research on industries, markets, and companies to support valuation assumptions and conclusions.
- Analyze financial statements to identify trends, risks, and value drivers.
- Build and analyze financial models, including Discounted Cash Flow, Guideline Public Company, and Merger and Acquisition models.
- Prepare due diligence questions and evaluate supporting documentation.
- Create deliverables such as presentations, analysis packets, and written narratives for senior professionals and clients.
- Participate in client or management meetings to provide input on valuation methodologies and assumptions.
- Exercise independent judgment in selecting valuation approaches and key assumptions.
- Collaborate with team members to solve complex tasks and maintain client relationships.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a BA/BS degree, preferably with coursework in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Strong analytical, technical, and communication skills.
- Ability to interpret complex financial data and explain findings clearly.
- Relevant internship or extracurricular experience is preferred.
- Eligibility to work in the US without employer sponsorship at the time of hire and in the future.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship based on-site in New York, New York.
- The compensation range for this role is $20.00 - $40.00 per hour.
About Stout
Stout is a global advisory firm founded in 1991. The company provides services in corporate finance, valuation, accounting, and transaction advisory. It supports public corporations and privately held companies across multiple sectors. Based in Chicago, the firm employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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