M&A Consulting Intern - (Hybrid in Chicago)

Location: Chicago, IL, us Department: PS_MA Advisory Team Employment Type: {'id': 'permanent', 'label': 'Full-time'}

Company Description

Resultant is an outcomes-focused consulting firm committed to helping clients make technology a strategic asset and use data to guide better decisions. But we’re not just data and tech experts; we are problem solvers and industry experts who work alongside our clients to help them achieve their mission.

We don’t solve problems for our clients. We solve problems with them.

We take the time to deeply understand goals and roadblocks to drive toward outcomes that serve organizations, people, and communities. Through outcomes driven by data analytics, technology solutions, digital transformation, and beyond, our team works with clients in both the public and private sectors to solve their most complex challenges. We start by learning as much as we can about who they are, how they work, and what they’re striving for so we can feel their problems as our own. Partnering with our clients means their desired outcomes are always top of mind, their challenges and strengths guiding our efforts. We build client-focused relationships before we build unique solutions that blaze past expectations.

Originally founded in Indianapolis in 2008, Resultant now employs more than 300 team members who operate remotely and from offices and hubs around the United States including Indianapolis, IN; Chicago, IL; Fort Wayne, IN; Denver, CO; Atlanta, GA; and Dallas, TX.

We’re Resultant. Clients partner with us to see a difference. People join us to make one.

What to Expect from Your Summer at Resultant

Spend 10 weeks learning, contributing, and making connections at Resultant. You’ll work alongside Rezzers on meaningful projects, gain exposure to client work, and see firsthand how our M&A team helps clients navigate complex transactions and technology challenges. Beyond your day-to-day work, you’ll connect with Rezzers across the organization through coffee chats, client spotlights, and interactive sessions covering topics like AI, consulting, communications, data, sales, and more. You’ll also collaborate with your intern cohort on a group project—giving you the opportunity to build new skills, solve a real business challenge, and make an impact of your own.

Job Description

Join an entrepreneurial and innovative team at Resultant, where we solve the most complex problems in the M&A market quickly and completely. As a member of our fast-paced team, you won’t just be a consultant; you’ll be a strategic advisor and an execution partner for Private Equity firms, investment banks, and Fortune 500 companies.

We provide complete, senior-led teams that support the entire merger and acquisition lifecycle from identifying value during pre-close diligence to realizing that value through post-close technology and data execution.

Our Culture: Agency and Collaboration

Solve What You See: We thrive in an environment where team members are encouraged to take the initiative and solve the problems they see.

High-Stakes, High-Speed: We operate in a fast-paced environment that demands “operator-savvy” thinking and an unbiased perspective.

Proven Excellence: We are proud to be recognized by Fortune and Crain’s Chicago Business as a Best Place to Work.

Responsibilities include

Participate in client meetings, workshops, and conference calls to take notes, track action items, and support follow-up communications.

Conduct thorough research on potential and current private equity, investment banking, or corporate clients, including industry trends, competitors, and key business challenges.

Analyze client business models and technology needs to identify potential solutions and opportunities.

Summarize findings in written reports or in-depth presentations for internal teams and client discussions.

Leverage AI and advanced tools to organize data, insights, and strategic recommendations into clear and concise presentation formats including dashboards, graphs, diagrams, and excel exhibits for internal and client review.

Assist in assessing complex client technology infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, and financial metrics.

Support the development of data-driven recommendations by conducting quantitative and qualitative assessments in condensed timelines.

Conduct research on emerging technologies, software tools, and digital platforms that can be leveraged for client solutions.

Assist with system integration assessments or basic configuration tasks where appropriate.

Work closely with internal consulting teams, technology experts, and others to support ongoing projects.

Requirements include

Excellent verbal and written communication skills for client interaction

Demonstrated ability to work as a self-starter and take initiative to contribute actively to discussions.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess data, trends, and potential solutions.

Ability to perform research and summarize meaningful findings concisely.

Basic understanding of technology concepts, such as databases, software development principles, and cloud computing.

Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies, tools, and platforms

Able to clearly present data and recommendations to both team members and clients.

Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment, collaborating with other consultants on various projects.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Strong organizational skills and attention to visual design and critical details.

Ability to think critically, analyze problems, and develop strategic solutions based on client needs.

Strong interest in understanding client businesses and the consulting process.

Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality when dealing with client information.

Willingness to learn quickly and adapt to changing business environments or client demands.

Open to taking on various roles and responsi