Corporate Development Intern

Are you committed to growth for the organization and for each individual? So are we. We are hiring an intern for a 8 - 12 month period to support the Global Corporate Development team in their day-to-day delivery of projects that cut across all aspects of Avanade’s business. This internship will begin in May/June 2022, and will be full-time (40 hours per week) in the summer and part-time (20+ hours per week) when school is in session. For schools that offers a co-op program, the position could be a full-time 8 or 12 month co-op term.

At Avanade, we thrive on open dialogue and debate, share best practices, and solve problems through teamwork. We are passionate about pushing the limits of Microsoft technologies to help our customers achieve their business goals.

Created in 2000 by two industry giants – Accenture and Microsoft – Avanade delivers innovative services and solutions to enterprises worldwide using the Microsoft platform. Avanade has ~40,000 digitally connected people across 20+ countries and encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work.

·      Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics or other related field

·      Strong GPA and leadership activities

·      Strong communication and interpersonal skills - 'Customer Focus'

·      Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail

·      Action-oriented and results driven

·      Personal integrity

·      Ability to coordinate and collaborate with other teams

The intern will support the Global Corporate Development team in their day-to-day delivery of projects that cut across all aspects of Avanade’s business.

The intern will be responsible for delivering quantitative and qualitative global research, and analysis along with helping to develop options for company actions. This may for example include identifying and profiling potential acquisition targets, supporting the team with active acquisition deals and researching key technology markets.

Additionally the intern will help communicate results to key stakeholders across Avanade.

·      Strong business acumen and professional judgment

·      Strategic thinking

·      Excellent communication skills - both written and oral

·      Passion for technology and learning - actively seeks to broaden knowledge on emerging tools, techniques and technologies

·      Strong time management skills

·      Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

·      Ability to identify, collect and summarize market research and financial information

·      Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills

·      Ability to effectively handle multiple projects concurrently

·      Strong communication and interpersonal skills - 'Customer Focus'

·      Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail

·      Action-oriented and results driven

·      Personal integrity

·      Ability to coordinate and collaborate with other teams

·      Targeted start date: May-June 2022

·      Location: remote

·      Full-time in the summer & part-time 20+ hours per week when school in session OR Full-time 8- or 12-month Co-op term

·      8-12 month contract renewable