Corporate Development Intern

The Corporate Development Intern supports Chickasaw Nation Industries’ Corporate Development & Market Intelligence function by assisting with strategic growth initiatives, including acquisitions, divestitures, and investment analysis.

This internship provides hands-on exposure to financial modeling, valuation, due diligence, market research, and deal execution support in a dynamic corporate environment. It is designed for students pursuing a degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field who are eager to gain real-world experience in M&A and corporate strategy.

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Technology, Infrastructure & Engineering, Health, Manufacturing, Public Safety, Consulting, and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.

As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to pass a background check.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; exposure to financial databases (CapIQ, PitchBook, Bloomberg) is a plus.

• Solid analytical, problem-solving, and research skills with attention to detail.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Conducts targeted market and competitive research to support acquisition pipeline development and strategic priorities.

• Summarizes industry trends, customer landscapes, and potential growth opportunities into simple reports or briefing notes under team guidance.

• Supports the due diligence process by gathering and organizing financial and operational data from potential target companies.

• Assists with tracking due diligence activities and collaborate with internal teams and external advisors as needed.

• Assists in reviewing and summarizing Confidential Information Memorandums (CIMs) and other deal-related materials.

• Helps prepare draft slides and support materials for internal discussions and participate as an observer in selected deal-related meetings to gain exposure to the M&A process.

• Supports financial modeling, valuation analyses, and scenario planning under the guidance of the Corporate Development team.

• Assists with maintaining data sets used in acquisition models and investment projections and conduct basic sensitivity analyses for review.

• Assists in preparing draft investment memos, presentations, and briefing materials for senior leadership.

• Compiles research, data, and supporting documentation to be incorporated into presentations and discussion materials.

• Contributes to maintaining and improving templates, reports, and dashboards that support analytical workflows.

• Offers observations or suggestions for small process efficiencies identified during the internship.

• Participates in special projects to gain exposure to M&A initiatives, portfolio analysis, or market intelligence efforts.

• Provides research, data gathering, and basic analysis as requested.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s (junior or senior year) or Master’s level program in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

EOE including Disability/Vet

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