University Intern, Strategic Finance, Turnaround & Restructuring

Practice Overview

This position supports the Ankura Turnaround & Restructuring Business Group (one of six practices focused on client delivery services across the firm). Turnaround & Restructuring (T&R) is a fast-paced environment in which professionals partner with clients to address critical issues, including over-levered balance sheets, liquidity constraints, unprofitable business units, and adverse industry conditions.

Role Overview

Ankura is looking for Summer Interns to join the Turnaround & Restructuring (“T&R”) team. Summer Interns will be an integral part of project teams. Clients rely on Ankura professionals to solve complex challenges by quickly assessing the situation, developing a strategic plan, and effectively executing the turnaround.

Responsibilities

• Developing a solid understanding of the bankruptcy process, financial models, statement analysis, and complex data sets to provide key insights.
• Managing deliverables from pitches, presentations, reports, analyses, and summaries of research for clients and management under the guidance of senior leaders.
• Gaining experience with financial research, including company reports, SEC filings, and various online databases.
• Demonstrating the ability to communicate succinctly in business communications, both electronically and during meetings and presentations with clients.
• Building a professional network within the industry across all levels of personnel.
• Sharpening knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and August 2028 in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced analytical, quantitative, and interpretative skills.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative work environment.
• Please note: this role requires permanent authorization to work in the U.S. (i.e., U.S. citizen or permanent resident). Intern and full-time University Associate roles are not eligible for U.S. immigration sponsorship, work visa, or other temporary work authorization (i.e., OPT, CPT).

Compensation

A reasonable estimate of the current pay rate for this internship is $34/hr.