MBA, Investment Banking Summer Associate - Summer 2027

Discover Financial
Virginia
Workplace: OnsiteInternshipUSD 175,000 - 175,000 annuallyFunction: Banking, Lending & CreditEducation: mastersSkills: ["Analytical","Quantitative","Written communication","Oral presentation","Independent work","Attention to detail","Work ethic"]

Work in KippsDeSanto & Co.’s M&A advisory practice for 10 weeks from June–August 2027, supporting transactions in Aerospace, Defense, Government and Technology. Build client marketing materials, conduct industry and market research, analyze historical and projected financials, assist with valuation model preparation (including DCF/LBO), and help cultivate client and advisor relationships—while collaborating with and learning from senior leadership.

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MBA, Investment Banking Summer Associate - Summer 2027

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Job Summary

Work in KippsDeSanto & Co.’s M&A advisory practice for 10 weeks from June–August 2027, supporting transactions in Aerospace, Defense, Government and Technology. Build client marketing materials, conduct industry and market research, analyze historical and projected financials, assist with valuation model preparation (including DCF/LBO), and help cultivate client and advisor relationships—while collaborating with and learning from senior leadership.
Location: Virginia
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Internship
Job Function: Banking, Lending & Credit
Seniority: Intern level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Create client marketing presentations, memoranda, and related transaction materials.
  • •Develop an in-depth understanding of investment banking products and services.
  • •Conduct industry and market research and analyze historical and projected financial performance.
  • •Assist in preparing and analyzing valuation models for transactions.
  • •Help develop and maintain client, prospect client, and professional advisor relationships, including assisting with mentoring Analysts.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 175,000 annually

Key Requirements

  • •Currently pursuing a 2-year MBA with the expectation the degree will be obtained by July 2028 or earlier.
  • •Must be continuing in the same course of study of the MBA following completion of the internship.
  • •Access to Controlled Unclassified Information and qualify as a “U.S. Person” under applicable export control regulations.
  • •Financial modeling experience, including DCF and LBO valuations.
  • •Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with knowledge of general accounting and finance principles.
Experience:Corporate & investment bankingConsultingPrivate equityTransaction advisory
Education:Master's
Skills:AnalyticalQuantitativeWritten communicationOral presentationIndependent workAttention to detailWork ethic
Tech Stack:DCFLBOMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.
Security Clearance:Controlled Unclassified Information

Company Brief

Discover Financial
Provides consumer banking products, credit cards, personal loans, and payment services through the Discover brand. It operates a major U.S. financial network and serves individuals and merchants with lending and digital payment solutions.
Industry: Retail Banking
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 10M to 25M
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Riverwoods, United States
Founded: 1985
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