University Intern, Global Strategic Advisory (Core)

Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth.

Position Summary: Ankura Global Strategic Advisory interns collaborate with experienced consultants to create customized solutions for a wide range of business scenarios and challenges our clients face every day. With regular guidance from your assigned manager and mentor, you will:

• Contribute to project deliverables and participate in various roles, as assigned

• Conduct relevant research and, analysis, and synthesize findings into compelling conclusions and recommendations

• Develop high-quality deliverables that leverage qualitative, quantitative, and visual elements

• Maintain key project documents, such as project plans, progress reports, meeting agendas and notes, process diagrams, communication plans, and other related deliverables

• Proactively highlight issues related to the overall project and work with project team members to resolve

• Assist with effective facilitation of small and large group meetings

• Communicate regularly and effectively with all project stakeholders and lead

Additional Responsibilities:

• Assist in conducting research and analysis related to site selection for client projects.

• Contribute to the preparation of grant applications by gathering relevant data and supporting documentation.

• Work closely with the project finance team to analyze financial data and assist in financial modeling.

• Collaborate with project managers to support the planning and execution of client projects.

• Conduct market research and industry analysis to provide valuable insights to the team.

• Attend client meetings and calls, taking notes and actively participating in discussions.

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree, ideally with an expected graduation date of Spring/Summer 2027.

• A cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher

• Strong analytical skills

• Exceptionally organized with an independent and creative nature;

• Strong critical thinkers

• Strong communications skills (verbally and in writing)

• Attentive to details

• Ability to operate in a fast-paced work environment while maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality

• Please note that this role requires permanent authorization to work in the U.S. (i.e. U.S. citizen or permanent resident). Internships 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 range for this internship is between: $29/hr. - $34/hr.

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