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Research Analyst Internship

Crist Kolder Associates
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Crist Kolder is a premier, high-end executive search firm. We impact corporate America by partnering with companies in recruiting new executives for their leadership teams.  Typically, we are engaged to recruit CEOs, CFOs, COOs and Board Members. Our client portfolio is a diverse mix, including Fortune 500 companies, private equity firms, family-owned companies, and pre-IPO entities. Recent clients include Discover, Campbell's, Bumble, Airbnb, CDW, Pentair, Foot Locker, PayPal, General Electric, Kohler, Intel, Medtronic, Macy’s, Fiserv, Caterpillar, Five Below, Shutterfly, Spanx, and UPS.

Research Analyst Internship Position

During the 12-week in-person internship with the Firm, the Research Analyst’s primary focus will be to execute a major project, known as the Crist|Kolder Volatility Report. This annual research study examines the volatility of movement at the CEO, COO, and CFO levels of the top publicly traded and privately held companies in the United States. Each year, this report consistently garners press from such publications as The Wall Street Journal, Business Week, Forbes, The Economist, and the Financial Times. The most recent addition of the Crist|Kolder Volatility Report can be found at: www.cristkolder.com

Crist|Kolder Associates has welcomed two undergraduate Research Analyst Interns every summer since the inception of the Firm. We are looking for students entering their Senior year of undergrad, the fall semester of 2026. We expect them to be engaged from early June until they return to school in August. We also require our interns to return during Christmas break for a few days to complete the project. 

Furthermore, the Research Interns will work on additional projects over the course of their internship, including:

  • Analyzing industry trends and building the firm’s knowledge about particular industries, companies, and executives
  • Monitoring recent market developments affecting companies and key executives

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies:

  • Ability to be in office five days a week in Downers Grove, Illinois;
  • Working towards a bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, data analytics or economics;
  • A demonstrated record of academic achievement;
  • Strong research skills and the ability to navigate various research databases;
  • Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail;
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Pivot Table and VBA knowledge strongly desired;
  • Outstanding project management skills and ability to partner with fellow intern;
  • Intellectual curiosity and iterative work style;
  • A mature and professional demeanor;
  • Strong communication skills;

As a firm, we are devoted to recruiting executives at the highest levels. We are able to spot talent, including high-potential students for our internship. Our Research Interns have leveraged their experiences with us directly into roles at Big Four Accounting Firms, Investment Banks, and Major Corporations. Others have continued their educations, and are now MBA's and JD's.