Valuation and Modeling Intern - Summer 2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Summary:

As a Valuation & Modeling Intern, your primary responsibility will be executing high quality projects and services from beginning to end under the supervision of experienced Valuation & Modeling leadership. Interns are expected to aid project teams with deliverables, perform detailed financial analysis, and build strong working relationships with clients. In addition, as a Valuation & Modeling intern, you will focus on continuously developing your technical and professional skills to grow and expand your role in the Valuation & Modeling practice. Throughout engagements, Valuation & Modeling interns will:

• Gain an understanding of client operations, processes and business objectives and utilize that knowledge to add value on Valuation & Modeling engagements
• Perform market company and industry research in connection with ongoing engagements and business development activities
• Perform detailed financial analysis and interpret various financial and operational information
• Work closely with the project team to promptly resolve client issues
• Oversee and perform data- and document-intensive financial analysis and modeling/projections, economic and statistical analysis, valuation analysis, and industry research
• Oversee and perform research related to engagements as well as document management, referencing from source documents to analysis, and file preparation
• Prepare client deliverables including reports and associated schedules
• Maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, make sure deadlines are met, and lead change efforts effectively

What are we looking for in a Valuation & Modeling Intern?

Interested candidates should display an affinity for learning and problem-solving and possess strong analytical, verbal and written communications skills. Interested candidates should be self-starters and should demonstrate strength in or a desire to build skills related to Grant Thornton’s core values of: Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Respect and Responsibility.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s, MBA or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business and related fields
• Minimum major and overall GPA of 3.0/4.0 preferred
• Willingness and ability to work additional hours and travel to various client sites (as needed)

Skill Requirements:

• Excellent analytical, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Effective project and time management skills for handling multiple priorities and simultaneous projects
• Enthusiasm to learn through a combination of structured, on-the-job and self-directed training
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a team environment while maintaining a strong attention to detail
• High level of expertise with computer skills including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Highly analytical with expertise in financial analysis and modeling, econometrics, statistics, and regression analysis
• Desire to pursue applicable professional certifications (e.g., CFA, ASA, ABV, CEIV, etc.)