M&A Research Internship Summer 2026

Description

M&A Research Internship Summer 2026

Season: Summer 2026

Industries: Financial Services, Private Equity, M&A

Location: Newport Beach, CA. (IN-PERSON)

Career Level: Internship/Student (Undergraduate/Graduate)

Compensation: $17 per hour

About:

Founded in 1998, Harvey & Company is a buyside acquisition search and principal investment firm. We are a unique company in that we have advised the buyer on every one of our 1,000+ transactions. We proactively reach out directly to business owners and companies that align with specific investment and acquisition strategies that we are leading. Our core team is comprised of 100+ professionals dedicated to specific sectors within industrial manufacturing and services, distribution, healthcare, business and financial services, technology, consumer, and energy. For more information, visit our website at www.harveyllc.com

Job Description:

As a Research Intern, your primary task will be to assist an industry-specific team in deal-generation efforts. You will work on this same industry-specific deal team for the entirety of your internship. Your responsibilities will include identifying, researching, and profiling potential acquisition candidates and/or Fortune 500 CEOs for our private equity and corporate clients.

You will learn how to utilize licensed AI-driven programs and technology (ex. Inven, Cyntax, etc.) to aid your research efforts. Additionally, you will be exposed to qualitative research methods through additional online databases, the internet, industry association company lists, and our own proprietary database to help you identify privately held businesses for acquisition strategies. This important work is the initial step in a process that leads to an acquisition for our clients.

*This internship will offer no exposure to financial modeling as this is a research position.*

Internship Benefits:

• Introduction to the dynamics of the mergers & acquisitions industry
• Exposure to a specific industry and various company types (i.e. manufacturing, business services, distribution, and retail)
• An ideal entry point into our firm if interested in a full-time position after graduation.
• An excellent resume builder for those interested in a career in private equity, venture capital, investment banking, and other areas of business
• Research focused internship: develop qualitative research skills and build an understanding of attractive private equity target company characteristics

Requirements

• We seek candidates that are currently enrolled as students at a 4-year college or University.
• We prefer in-office schedules only for summer.
• Ideal candidates will be intelligent, hardworking, professional, entrepreneurial, and eager to learn about private equity, corporate buyouts, and related fields of finance.
• Strong communication skills, proven work ethic, demonstrated attention to detail, reliability, responsibility, and pride in workmanship are necessities.
• ALL MAJORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY: finance experience is not required, but a curiosity into finance, M&A, and private equity is a must.

We typically start interviewing candidates in March. The duration of our summer internship is 10-12 weeks. 

Harvey & Company LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, pregnancy, or any other legally protected status based on federal, state or local law, including national origin or citizenship.

Harvey & Company LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact sbennett@harveyllc.com for assistance.