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About the Role

Lincoln International is seeking Summer Associates to join our M&A practice. Summer Associates interact closely with senior bankers and clients' senior executives, becoming involved in every aspect of an M&A transaction from start to finish. The role offers significant exposure to international clients and buyers, accelerating professional development and maximizing career trajectory.

Responsibilities

• Performing financial analysis and valuations
• Conducting industry research
• Identifying and contacting potential buyers or acquisition targets
• Preparing confidential information memoranda and management presentations
• Hosting visits of potential buyers at client facilities
• Supporting senior bankers in negotiations
• Assisting during the due diligence and closing process
• Preparation of materials and active participation in new business meetings
• Contributing to the internal strengthening of our firm

Requirements

• Fluent in accounting and finance and strong business acumen
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Assertive, self-motivated and desire to succeed in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Prior M&A, capital raising or investment banking experience is preferred, but not required
• Candidate must be in progress in obtaining an MBA from top-tier program (2028 Graduation) and hold an outstanding academic record
• Not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status

Location

• Chicago
• New York
• Los Angeles
• San Francisco

Work Type

• Hybrid
• In office collaboration
• In office Monday through Thursday
• Option to work remotely or from the office on Fridays

Experience Level

• Summer Associate

Education Level

• MBA from top-tier program (2028 Graduation)

Salary/Compensations

• $175,000
• Eligible for bonus pay

About the Company

• Lincoln International, Inc. (NYSE: LCLN) is a trusted investment banking advisor to business owners and senior executives of leading private equity firms and their portfolio companies and to public and privately held companies.
• Services include mergers and acquisitions advisory, private funds and capital markets advisory, and valuations and fairness opinions.
• The global enterprise is comprised of a tightly integrated team of more than 1,400 professionals in more than 30 offices in 14 countries.
• Offers an unobstructed perspective on the global private capital markets, backed by superb execution and a deep commitment to client success.
• Has extensive industry knowledge and relationships, timely market intelligence and strategic insights.
• Fosters deep, productive client relationships that endure for decades.
• Encourages diversity of thought and creates talent density by attracting, retaining and engaging high performers from all demographics, backgrounds and perspectives.
• Values diversity, equity and inclusion as a catalyst to foster innovation and creative problem solving, access the best candidates and adapt to a highly dynamic, competitive environment.
• Believes that employing a diverse team and valuing the unique perspectives of its people allows better understanding and service of client needs.
• Is a trade name for Lincoln International, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates, which include SEC-registered broker-dealers and members of FINRA and SIPC (investment banking services) and authorized and regulated by the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority.

Equal Opportunity

• Lincoln International is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.