2027 M&A Off-Cycle Internship (January-June)
LABS CF
Founded in Milan in 2016, LABS CF is a leading independent advisory and merchant banking boutique that provides investment banking, corporate finance, and private equity advisory services. The firm leverages its extensive in-house expertise, gained from long-term experience at top-tier institutions. Since its inception, LABS CF has successfully supported over 50 transactions, with a total transaction value exceeding €8 billion.
LABS CF is seeking a 6-month M&A; intern to join its fast-growing and dynamic advisory team in Milan. The selected candidate will support the team across both origination and execution activities, gaining hands-on exposure to the full M&A; and corporate finance transaction lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities The intern will be involved in a broad range of activities, including:
- Collecting, analysing and organising business, financial and market information relating to client and target companies
- Conducting market research and industry analyses to support business development and transaction execution
- Building financial models and performing valuation analyses, including DCF, LBO, trading and transaction multiples
- Supporting deal origination and execution through the preparation of pitchbooks, teasers, information memoranda and other transaction-related materials
- Assisting senior team members throughout all key phases of the M&A; process lifecycle
- Supporting interactions with clients,
investors and other transaction counterparties
Skills and Requirements The ideal candidate is a highly motivated, committed and reliable individual, with strong analytical skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment. The candidate should demonstrate a proactive attitude, attention to detail and the ability to perform under pressure. The ideal candidate will have:
- Strong technical and analytical skills, combined with excellent attention to detail
- Strong corporate finance, accounting and financial modelling skills
- Outstanding academic background, preferably with a Master’s degree in Finance, Corporate Finance, Business Administration or a related field from top-tier Business or Engineering Schools
- Ability to prioritise effectively and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
- Strong motivation to work as a team player and contribute to a positive team culture
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to interact professionally with colleagues, clients and counterparties at all levels
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
- Fluency in Italian and English
- Previous experience in M&A;, Corporate Finance, Investment Banking, leading boutiques, Big 4 firms or top-tier consulting firms will be considered a strong plus
Founded in Milan in 2016, LABS CF is a leading independent advisory and merchant banking boutique that provides investment banking, corporate finance, and private equity advisory services. The firm leverages its extensive in-house expertise, gained from long-term experience at top-tier institutions. Since its inception, LABS CF has successfully supported over 50 transactions, with a total transaction value exceeding €8 billion.
LABS CF is seeking a 6-month M&A; intern to join its fast-growing and dynamic advisory team in Milan. The selected candidate will support the team across both origination and execution activities, gaining hands-on exposure to the full M&A; and corporate finance transaction lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities The intern will be involved in a broad range of activities, including:
- Collecting, analysing and organising business, financial and market information relating to client and target companies
- Conducting market research and industry analyses to support business development and transaction execution
- Building financial models and performing valuation analyses, including DCF, LBO, trading and transaction multiples
- Supporting deal origination and execution through the preparation of pitchbooks, teasers, information memoranda and other transaction-related materials
- Assisting senior team members throughout all key phases of the M&A; process lifecycle
- Supporting interactions with clients,
investors and other transaction counterparties
Skills and Requirements The ideal candidate is a highly motivated, committed and reliable individual, with strong analytical skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment. The candidate should demonstrate a proactive attitude, attention to detail and the ability to perform under pressure. The ideal candidate will have:
- Strong technical and analytical skills, combined with excellent attention to detail
- Strong corporate finance, accounting and financial modelling skills
- Outstanding academic background, preferably with a Master’s degree in Finance, Corporate Finance, Business Administration or a related field from top-tier Business or Engineering Schools
- Ability to prioritise effectively and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
- Strong motivation to work as a team player and contribute to a positive team culture
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to interact professionally with colleagues, clients and counterparties at all levels
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
- Fluency in Italian and English
- Previous experience in M&A;, Corporate Finance, Investment Banking, leading boutiques, Big 4 firms or top-tier consulting firms will be considered a strong plus