Financial Analyst Intern
ROLE OVERVIEW:
Lord Cultural Resources is seeking Financial Analyst Intern for the Summer of 2022. The ideal candidate would be a current graduate-level student, pursuing a degree in business administration, finance, accounting, economics, or a similar field of study, with a background and interest in international business, finance, and infrastructure/energy. Candidates should have a good understanding of financial statements, strong writing and research skills, and solid financial modelling/MS Excel skills. The internship period is from late June to September, with some flexibility regarding the starting and ending dates. The internship is part-time, with a requirement of 35 hours per week.
Interns provide assistance to the firm’s staff across all levels, including the most senior team members. Staff rely heavily on interns to complete substantive work and be trusted members of the team. Successful interns may have an opportunity to transition to a full-time position.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Financial Analyst Intern’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Conducting economic, market, and other research.
- Assisting capital raising transaction teams throughout the project cycle (initial information gathering for new transaction, preparing teasers, decks and info memos , reviewing financial statements and performing financial analysis, assisting with financial modeling and valuation, assisting with lender/investor due diligence process, etc.).
- Monitoring databases for relevant Request for Proposals.
- Assisting with client proposals.
- Performing other administrative and clerical duties (usually less than 10% of the workload).
- Other miscellaneous tasks as requested by full-time staff.
REQUIREMENTS:
· Education: Current graduate student with a focus in business administration, international affairs, finance, economics, etc.
· Required Qualifications include, but are not limited to, the following:
Strong interest in international business, finance, and infrastructure/ energy.
- Good understanding of financial statements.
- Basic understanding of project finance.
- Strong technical writing, research, and editing skills.
- Solid financial modelling skills.
- MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint expertise.
- Strong organizational management skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and under tight deadlines.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and fluency in English.
POSITION DETAILS:
· Compensation: This is a paid internship. Hourly rates will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
· Opportunities: There is potential for successful interns to transition to a full-time position.