University Intern, Strategic Finance, Turnaround & Restructuring

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Practice Overview:

This position supports the Ankura Turnaround & Restructuring Business Group - one of six practices focused on client delivery services across the Firm.

T&R is an exciting, fast-paced environment in which our professionals’ partner with clients to address critical issues including over-levered balance sheets, liquidity constraints, unprofitable business.

Role Overview:

Ankura is looking for Summer Interns to join the Turnaround & Restructuring (“T&R”) team. T&R is an exciting, fast-paced environment in which our professionals partner with clients to address critical issues including over-levered balance sheets, liquidity constraints, unprofitable business units, and adverse industry conditions.  Clients rely on Ankura professionals to solve complex challenges with the expectation that they will quickly assess the situation, develop a strategic plan, and effectively execute the turnaround.  Our Summer Interns will be an integral part of our project teams.

Responsibilities:

• Developing a solid understanding of the bankruptcy process, financial models, statement analysis and complex data sets for providing key insight.
• Managing deliverables from pitches, presentations, reports, analyses and summaries of research for clients and management, under the guidance of senior leaders.
• Gaining experience with financial research including company reports, SEC filings and various online databases.
• Demonstrating an ability to succinctly express oneself in business communications; both electronically and during meeting and presentations with clients.
• Building a professional network within the industry among all levels of personnel.
• Sharpening your knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Requirements:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree with an expected graduation date between December 2027 to August 2028 in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced analytical, quantitative, and interpretative skills.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative work environment.
• Please note that this role requires permanent authorization to work in the U.S. (i.e. U.S. citizen or permanent resident). Intern and full-time University Associate roles are not eligible for U.S. immigration sponsorship, work visa or any other temporary work authorization (i.e. OPT, CPT). 

Ankura is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. A reasonable estimate of the current payrate for this internship is: $34/hr.  

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