M&A Analyst Internships
M&a analyst internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on deal modeling and due diligence experience, mentorship from working m&a analysts, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across {{top_industries_phrase}}, with NFP, Honeywell, and Plante Moran among the employers posting roles now.
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Established in 2015, Create Music Group is a leading music and entertainment company. The company operates as a record label, distribution company, and entertainment network which generates over 15 billion music streams each month on DSP’s. Named #2 on the Inc 5000 Fastest Growth Companies in America in 2020, the company has grown exponentially by leveraging its owned IP with its media and technology platform. The company works with superstar artists, major and independent record labels, and global media brands. It operates a number of companies including Label Engine, one of the largest independent music distribution platforms in the world, with over 75,000 artists and 5,000 label clients; and Flighthouse, a digital entertainment brand focused on Gen Z, which has more than 300 million followers across social media. Create Music Group is based in Hollywood, CA and has 400 employees worldwide.
Job Summary
Create Music Group is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Legal Intern to join its M&A Legal Group. This unique internship offers a chance to gain hands-on experience in music-related transactions and corporate legal work. The intern will work directly under the guidance of the VP and the Director of M&A Legal Affairs, contributing to a range of strategic initiatives. The role primarily focuses on acquisitions, intellectual property, and corporate compliance, with a particular emphasis on music catalog acquisitions.
This is a part-time, fully remote internship specifically designed for current graduate students for Spring 2027. Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. and be available for 15-20 hours per week over a 3-month period.
Responsibilities
- Assisting in the drafting and review of asset purchase agreements, letters of direction, and other related transactional documents.
- Conducting legal research and due diligence on potential acquisition targets.
- Supporting the preparation and submission of copyright registrations with the U.S. Copyright Office.
- Aiding in the management and maintenance of corporate organizational documents and ensuring ongoing compliance (e.g., filings, entity records, debt compliance).
- Reviewing and revising non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) with prospective partners and counterparties.
- Organizing and tracking deal documents and legal correspondence.
- Collaborating cross-functionally with finance, operations, and A&R teams on various transaction-related tasks.
- Providing administrative support for ongoing legal projects as assigned by the VP and the Director of M&A Legal Affairs.
- Opportunities to support additional tasks based on the intern’s interest and availability.
Qualifications
- Possess a strong interest in M&A, intellectual property, and the music/media industry.
- Demonstrate excellent legal writing, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information with the utmost discretion.
- Exhibit a detail-oriented, proactive, and collaborative mindset.
- Prior experience in transactional, corporate, or entertainment law, including previous internships, is considered a plus.
Pay Scale
- The pay scale for this position is designated as the local hourly minimum wage depending on the candidate’s work location.
Program Details
- Start Date: Spring 2027 Term
- Length: 3-4 months
- Schedule: 10–23 hours per week
Established in 2015, Create Music Group is a leading music and entertainment company. The company operates as a record label, distribution company, and entertainment network which generates over 15 billion music streams each month on DSP’s. Named #2 on the Inc 5000 Fastest Growth Companies in America in 2020, the company has grown exponentially by leveraging its owned IP with its media and technology platform. The company works with superstar artists, major and independent record labels, and global media brands. It operates a number of companies including Label Engine, one of the largest independent music distribution platforms in the world, with over 75,000 artists and 5,000 label clients; and Flighthouse, a digital entertainment brand focused on Gen Z, which has more than 300 million followers across social media. Create Music Group is based in Hollywood, CA and has 400 employees worldwide.
Job Summary
Create Music Group is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Legal Intern to join its M&A Legal Group. This unique internship offers a chance to gain hands-on experience in music-related transactions and corporate legal work. The intern will work directly under the guidance of the VP and the Director of M&A Legal Affairs, contributing to a range of strategic initiatives. The role primarily focuses on acquisitions, intellectual property, and corporate compliance, with a particular emphasis on music catalog acquisitions.
This is a part-time, fully remote internship specifically designed for current graduate students for Spring 2027. Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. and be available for 15-20 hours per week over a 3-month period.
Responsibilities
- Assisting in the drafting and review of asset purchase agreements, letters of direction, and other related transactional documents.
- Conducting legal research and due diligence on potential acquisition targets.
- Supporting the preparation and submission of copyright registrations with the U.S. Copyright Office.
- Aiding in the management and maintenance of corporate organizational documents and ensuring ongoing compliance (e.g., filings, entity records, debt compliance).
- Reviewing and revising non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) with prospective partners and counterparties.
- Organizing and tracking deal documents and legal correspondence.
- Collaborating cross-functionally with finance, operations, and A&R teams on various transaction-related tasks.
- Providing administrative support for ongoing legal projects as assigned by the VP and the Director of M&A Legal Affairs.
- Opportunities to support additional tasks based on the intern’s interest and availability.
Qualifications
- Possess a strong interest in M&A, intellectual property, and the music/media industry.
- Demonstrate excellent legal writing, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information with the utmost discretion.
- Exhibit a detail-oriented, proactive, and collaborative mindset.
- Prior experience in transactional, corporate, or entertainment law, including previous internships, is considered a plus.
Pay Scale
- The pay scale for this position is designated as the local hourly minimum wage depending on the candidate’s work location.
Program Details
- Start Date: Spring 2027 Term
- Length: 3-4 months
- Schedule: 10–23 hours per week
M&A Analyst Internship Market
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Tips for Your M&A Analyst Internship Search
Apply months before the internship starts
Large investment banks and financial services firms recruit summer m&a analyst interns the preceding fall, often closing applications before the year turns. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so set a recurring reminder to check for new openings throughout the year rather than treating it as a single seasonal push.
Build deal artifacts before you apply
Hiring teams for m&a analyst interns expect limited work history and look for evidence of analytical ability instead. Build a short portfolio of completed financial models, valuation analyses, or written deal memos using publicly available company filings. Document the tools you used and what the work shows, so recruiters have something concrete to evaluate.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured internship programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to firms running smaller analyst cohorts alongside your campus activity widens the pool you reach and catches openings that never come through on-campus channels.
Practice the m&a analyst intern interview format out loud
M&a analyst intern screens typically combine a technical finance component, such as walking through a discounted cash flow or explaining enterprise value versus equity value, with a behavioral or fit conversation. Practice both formats out loud and explain your reasoning as you go, since interviewers weigh how you think through a problem as much as the final answer.
Target structured analyst programs early in the cycle
Several large financial institutions run formal summer analyst programs specifically designed to train people new to m&a work. These cohort programs recruit early, fill fast, and are competitive, so identify the ones that align with your background and apply in the first application wave rather than waiting to see what else is available.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 0% of the m&a analyst internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start sorting listings, then filter by location and work type so you're only reviewing roles you can actually take. Filtering early saves time and keeps you from applying to positions that won't work for your situation.
M&A Analyst Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an m&a analyst internship?
Lead with coursework and completed projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For m&a analyst candidates, a documented financial model, valuation case study, or comparable company analysis gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can an m&a analyst internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. For m&a analyst interns, what actually drives it is performance on live deal work, available headcount on the team, and how early the firm sets its return-offer timeline. Position yourself by contributing on real projects without counting on the offer.
When should I apply for m&a analyst internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large investment banks and financial services firms recruit summer interns the preceding fall, with application windows that open and close before the academic year is halfway through. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round and reward candidates who check consistently rather than waiting for a single season.
Are m&a analyst internships paid?
Most professional m&a analyst internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, so it isn't uniform across employers. Where an employer discloses pay, it appears directly in the listing, giving you a clear comparison point before you apply.
What should an m&a analyst internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that show the tools and analysis techniques you used, such as a discounted cash flow model, a merger consequence analysis, or a comparable companies write-up. Add relevant coursework in finance, accounting, or economics and keep the whole document to one page.
Are there remote m&a analyst internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 100% of the m&a analyst internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they draw applicants from outside the local market, so apply early and filter by work type to surface them before they close.
Can international students get m&a analyst internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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