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Summer Consultant, M&A, 2027
Private Equity Consulting JOB DETAILS
Investor Group Services (IGS) invites MBA candidates with an interest in private equity, due diligence, analyzing investment opportunities, and creating value for clients to apply for the Summer Consultant internship.
Program Dates: 10-week program, Summer 2027
Eligibility: MBA 1st Years, graduating in 2028
Practice Area: M&A Commercial Due Diligence
Work Location (Hybrid): Boston, MA | New York, NY | San Francisco, CA
As a Summer Consultant, you'll be part of a collegial and entrepreneurial environment. Over 10 weeks, you'll get hands-on exposure to the case process from start to finish, working alongside full-time Consultants and gaining in-depth knowledge of the markets and industries you evaluate. You'll build real client and team management skills and take on meaningful responsibility from day one.
APPLICATION REVIEW TIMELINE
Our application deadline is December 1st. Candidates will be selected to move forward and will be contacted after the application deadline. Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates selected to move forward in the interview process will be contacted. Final Interviews will be in January 2027.
Compensation: $3,557.69 / week
Key Responsibilities
You'll join a case team and take on real client-facing work throughout the program. You'll be expected to:
Support the assessment of investment and growth opportunities for private equity firms and corporate clients across a broad range of industries
Contribute to client-facing work with middle market private equity, M&A, and corporate clients
Own a workstream within a case team, working alongside Consultants and Associates
Design, conduct, and analyze research to answer clients' key questions, including:
How large is the company's market, and at what rate is it growing?
What drives growth in this market?
How is the company positioned in the competitive landscape?
How do customers rate the company relative to competitors?
How realistic are the new market opportunities?
What factors drive the company's ability to generate profits?
How might the company accelerate growth and/or improve profitability?
What opportunities exist to drive growth and profitability through pricing?
What unique value does the company have or need to build to move up the market?
Analyze, synthesize, and present complex data, including market size and share, competitive landscape dynamics, and margin/profitability analysis
Support the design and conduct company- and market-specific informational interviews
Build client-ready communication skills, including executive presentation development and delivery
Build business development and client management skills while gaining in-depth knowledge across diverse industries
Work from an IGS office location; because client work is conducted virtually, travel is rare
Summer Consultants are regularly required to work more than 50 hours/week
What Defines A Successful Candidate
Strong project management skills, with comfort taking ownership of a workstream within a case team
Demonstrated ability to synthesize quantitative and qualitative data into actionable insights
Intellectual curiosity and hypothesis-driven thinking to identify the best research and data to answer clients' questions
Comfort with ambiguity, tight timelines, and fast-paced work
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop and deliver executive-level presentations
Working knowledge of AI tools in a business setting
Specific experience in consulting, private equity, or market assessment is beneficial but not required
Individuals interested in partnering with clients to evaluate business strategies and assess investment opportunities will find the IGS Summer Consultant program exciting and challenging. Top-performing Summer Consultants receive an offer to return as a full-time Consultant following graduation.
Summer Consultant Program Details
Professional Development
Upon joining the program, Summer Consultants participate in a hands-on orientation. More seasoned members of the firm provide an overview of the case process from start to finish, including designing and conducting research, data analysis, and Excel and PowerPoint training.
Ongoing Training
In addition to "on-the-job" training, the firm delivers training sessions throughout the program, led by members of the management team and more experienced team members. Topics cover skill development areas including market modeling, software tools tips and tricks, research strategies, and presentation skills.
Peer Mentorship Program
IGS pairs each Summer Consultant with a peer mentor from Consultant cohort to provide practical, real-time guidance and training.
Development Assessments
Summer Consultants receive frequent feedback throughout the program. These assessments provide coaching and actionable suggestions for the improvement of an individual's skill and career development.
Additional Information
Summer Consultants receive a competitive weekly rate and are included in professional development programming, company-wide holidays, and social events. Summer Consultants are not eligible for health, dental, vision, 401(k), bonus, or paid time off benefits. IGS has four U.S. offices located in Boston, MA; New York, NY; Chicago, IL; and San Francisco, CA. This role will be based in the Boston office, with opportunities to explore other locations should you receive a full-time offer. Summer Consultants must have or be eligible for Curricular Practical Training (CPT) authorization through their MBA program to participate in this internship. IGS sponsors employees for H-1B visas, subject to the annual lottery and other USCIS requirements. Candidates must have or be eligible for STEM OPT work authorization to remain eligible for employment while pursuing H-1B sponsorship. IGS is an EEO employer.
About Investor Group Services (IGS)
IGS is a trusted advisor to investors and business leaders across the deal lifecycle. As a boutique advisory firm working with private equity firms, strategic acquirers, and their portfolio companies, we bring data-driven insights and analysis that help clients assess investment opportunities and drive growth in middle market companies, across most major industries. Sharper Diligence. Actionable Growth. True Partnership. IGS supports clients through M&A Due Diligence, Growth Strategy, Revenue Optimization, Sell-Side Industry Study, Go-to-Market Transformation, and Pricing Strategy & Execution.
M&A Due Diligence: Buy-side commercial diligence on mission-critical investment issues (addressable market, growth, competition, voice of customer) for private equity and corporate acquisitions.
Growth Strategy: Accelerating organic and inorganic growth through improved competitiveness, adjacent market penetration, and new capabilities.
Revenue Optimization: Understanding customer behavior to identify the highest-impact areas for growth acceleration.
Sell-Side Industry Study: Mission-critical data, analysis, and insights that help position companies for a successful exit, supporting owners, management teams, and their advisors.
Go-to-Market Transformation: Driving faster conversion times, higher win rates, and more efficient sales efforts.
Pricing Strategy & Execution: Capturing the differential value of a client's offering to maximize EBITDA, margin, and customer lifetime value.
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