Launch Your M&A Career
Where Value Gets Created
Join a firm that doesn't just close deals—we transform companies before they ever hit the market. Our inaugural Summer Analyst Program puts you at the intersection of strategy, operations, and transactions.
Duration
10 Weeks
Location
Mid-Atlantic / Hybrid
Focus
Sell-Side M&A
Target Companies
$3M–$15M EBITDA
Why Quantive Is Different
Most investment banking interns show up when a deal is already in motion. At Quantive, you'll see the entire value creation story—from identifying a company's untapped potential to closing a premium exit.
See the Full Picture
Our integrated model combines business performance consulting with M&A advisory. You won't just build models—you'll understand why some companies command 8x multiples while others get 4x.
Direct Senior Access
Work directly with our founder and senior advisors. No layers of bureaucracy. Your work product goes straight to clients, and your ideas get heard.
Build Something New
This is our inaugural program. You won't just participate—you'll help shape it. Entrepreneurial candidates who want to make their mark thrive here.
What You'll Do
Real work on live engagements—not busywork simulations. You'll contribute to active client projects from week one.
Financial Analysis & Valuation
Build DCF models, comparable company analyses, and LBO scenarios for companies preparing for market.
Marketing Materials
Draft Confidential Information Memoranda, management presentations, and teaser documents for live sell-side engagements.
Buyer Research & Outreach
Identify strategic and financial buyers, build target lists, and support outreach campaigns to qualified acquirers.
Due Diligence Support
Organize data rooms, coordinate with client teams, and support the buyer diligence process through close.
Industry & Market Research
Conduct sector deep-dives and market analyses that inform client positioning and buyer targeting strategies.
Client Interaction
Join client calls and meetings. Observe (and contribute to) how senior bankers manage relationships and navigate complex discussions.
What You'll Learn
The Five Transformations Framework
Our proprietary methodology for scaling companies from $10M to $100M+ in enterprise value. You'll learn what drives valuation multiples.
Sell-Side M&A Process
End-to-end transaction execution—from engagement letter to closing dinner. How deals actually get done in the lower middle market.
Business Valuation
Multiple methodologies, real-world application, and what makes the difference between a defensible opinion and a guess.
Value Creation Strategy
How companies prepare for exit. What separates businesses that attract premium bids from those that languish on the market.
The Quantive Difference
At a typical investment bank, you learn how to execute transactions.
At Quantive, you learn how to create value—and then capture it through a well-executed exit.
That's a skill set that will serve you whether you stay in banking, move to private equity, join a portfolio company, or build something of your own.
Who We're Looking For
We care less about your pedigree and more about how you think. The best candidates share these traits:
Intellectually Curious
You want to understand how businesses actually work, not just how to model them.
Entrepreneurial Mindset
You're energized by building something new. Ambiguity doesn't scare you—it excites you.
Detail-Obsessed
You catch the typo everyone else missed. Precision matters to you because it matters to clients.
Strong Communicator
You can explain complex ideas simply—in writing, in person, and under pressure.
Program Details
Program Length
10 Weeks
Start Date
June 2026
Location
Mid-Atlantic
Compensation
Competitive
Ideal Candidates
Rising seniors pursuing degrees in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related fields. We value demonstrated interest in M&A, private equity, or business strategy—whether through coursework, prior internships, or personal projects.
Application Deadline: Rolling basis through February 2026. Early applications encouraged.
Ready to Build Something Different?
We're looking for a small cohort of exceptional candidates who want to learn M&A the right way—by understanding value creation, not just transaction execution.
Or email your resume and brief intro to careers@goquantive.com