TL;DR

Corporate Strategy & Business Development Intern (Finance): Assisting in the development of short- and long-term strategies for various business areas by researching, analyzing, and compiling qualitative and quantitative information with an accent on market research, consolidating findings, and proposing recommendations. Focus on investigating competitors, partners, business models, market sizing, and industry trends.

Location: Internship is local to Chicago, IL.

Salary: $21.68--$36.10 per hour.

Company

%hirify_global% is the world’s leading derivatives marketplace.

What you will do

Assist in researching multiple topics for strategic initiatives, including market research.
Investigate and provide analyses of competitors, partners, business models, market sizing, and industry trends.
Assist in deriving strategic conclusions and recommendations by synthesizing qualitative and quantitative information.
Assist in other ad hoc projects, including exploratory landscape and market analyses, strategic sourcing pipeline, and competitor profile benchmarking.
Develop understanding of key products, services, and business functions within %hirify_global%.

Requirements

Strong analytical skills essential; financial modeling experience helpful but not required.
Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint or Google Workspace skills required.
Familiarity with S&P Capital IQ and/or Bloomberg terminal.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Self-starter with the ability to work/collaborate effectively within a team.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship assistance (CPT, H1B, F1, L etc.).

Culture & Benefits

Committed to offering a competitive pay package for employee interns.
Opportunity to participate in select benefits offerings, including comprehensive health coverage and a mental health benefit.
Embrace employees' unique experiences and skills to ensure that everyone’s perspectives are acknowledged and valued.
As an equal-opportunity employer, all potential employees are considered without regard to any protected characteristic.