2028 Summer Analyst Intern | M&A

About the role

Lincoln International’s 10-week M&A Summer Analyst Internship offers sophomore undergraduates hands-on investment banking experience across research, acquirer analysis, marketing materials, and advisory assignments. Interns receive technical training, senior-professional exposure, and client interaction, with potential evaluation for a full-time Analyst position after graduation. Available across six U.S. locations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct industry- and company-specific research for M&A advisory assignments.
• Research potential acquirers and support transaction-related analyses.
• Prepare marketing materials and analyses for advisory engagements.
• Review presentation materials to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Support firm marketing activities related to industries or client engagements.

Program Experience

• Work closely with senior professionals in a demanding, supportive, team-oriented environment.
• Receive immersive, hands-on technical training through on-the-job experience.
• Interact with clients and assume responsibilities based on demonstrated ability.
• Summer analysts are evaluated for full-time Analyst opportunities upon graduation.

Requirements

• Be an undergraduate sophomore graduating in Winter 2028 or Spring 2029.
• Work toward a finance or accounting degree, or have significant related coursework.
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.5.
• Demonstrate assertiveness, self-motivation, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Have strong writing, verbal communication, and computer skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Be authorized to work without current or future employment visa sponsorship.

Locations and Work Arrangement

• Positions are available in Chicago, New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Richmond, and Dallas.
• The hybrid structure emphasizes office collaboration Monday through Thursday.
• Employees may work remotely or from the office on Fridays.