2025 Investment Banking Intern Chicago, IL Generalist

Role Description

Chartwell’s 9-week Investment Banking internship program is designed to provide exposure to the investment banking industry through strategic advisory and financing-related transactions across a breadth of client industries. Interns will act as junior analysts on projects and work alongside execution teams on a variety of transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, private placements of debt and equity, debt refinancings, leveraged buyouts, and more. Specific analytical tasks may include:

• Preparation of company profiles/teasers
• Historical and pro forma client company financial analysis
• Public company peer group market analysis
• Merger and acquisition market peer group analysis
• Discounted cash flow and leveraged buyout analyses
• Industry research
• Report writing and presentation preparation
• Marketing support activities
• Analysis and other such activities as deemed relevant to the firm’s success

In addition to transaction experience, the program includes formal training, networking and social events, community service events, and a capstone project that provide our interns with a unique experience and invaluable look into our culture and the investment banking business. 

Preferred candidates will have a fundamental understanding of valuation theory, methodologies, and applications with a proven track record of working in competitive and fast paced environments. 

Chartwell is a closely connected professional financial advisory firm where a high degree of intellectual curiosity, dedication to continuous improvement, and the ability to work in a team environment are critical for success. We conduct business in an honest, ethical manner and treat everyone with the highest level of respect, integrity, and professional courtesy. We believe providing quality service to our clients will develop enduring relationships and ensure our long-term success. We support an environment where every team member is empowered to attain their professional goals.

Essential Job Functions

• Due diligence analysis and financial modeling
• Search and analyze public peer companies and M&A transactions across a variety of industries using Capital IQ, Bloomberg, and other financial databases
• Sort, review, analyze, and develop conclusions from large amounts of economic, market, industry, and company-specific information
• Work independently on multiple engagements with multiple team members while managing varied responsibilities

Basic Qualifications

• Junior class ranking in pursuit of a business degree and coursework in corporate finance theories with an anticipated graduation of May 2026
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated experience in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated experience multitasking with little oversight.

Please submit cover letter, resume, and transcript for consideration.  For additional information about this position, please contact Nu Yoon.