About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, a business and technology consulting firm.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Position summary

Confidential Client is seeking entry-level Mergers & Acquisitions Consultants to join their M&A practice in Lauderdale, MN. This role delivers hands-on experience across the full deal lifecycle — due diligence, carve-out and merger integration planning, post-close execution and value-creation work — while working with cross-functional teams and client leadership. This is a full-time, hybrid role with significant travel (up to 50%).

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What You’ll Do

• Support operational and technology due diligence during deal execution, including site visits and data collection
• Assess operating models, organizational structures, processes, and technology stacks against industry benchmarks
• Help plan and manage carve-outs, Day 1 readiness, and merger integration activities with cross-functional teams
• Deliver post-close execution work (e.g., SMO/IMO) to capture deal value and drive operational improvements
• Prepare request lists, agendas, deliverables, and client-facing materials under engagement leadership guidance
• Contribute to sell-side advisory: evaluate readiness, prepare diligence materials, and support management interactions
• Apply AI and advanced analytics tools to accelerate insight generation, improve delivery efficiency, and support recommendations
• Support development of methodologies, work plans, and statements of work for prospective engagements

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What You’ll Bring to the Team

• Sharp analytical thinking and interest in solving complex business and operational problems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present to cross-functional teams
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for working on team-based client work
• Organizational skills and the ability to manage priorities in a dynamic, travel-heavy role
• Demonstrated leadership through academics, extracurriculars, or prior work experience
• Curiosity about emerging technologies (including generative AI) and a commitment to continuous learning

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in progress with an expected graduation between December 2026 and August 2027. Candidates must be on track to graduate within this window; graduation date will be verified
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
• Must reside within 50 miles of the assigned office prior to start date (hybrid work model)
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 50%; travel expenses covered by Confidential Client
• Experience integrating AI tools (e.g., generative AI) into workflows to boost productivity, with critical thinking to validate outputs

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Preferred Qualifications

• Majors such as Business Administration, Business Analytics, Data Science, Economics, Finance, Healthcare Administration, Industrial & Systems Engineering, Information Systems, or Supply Chain Management
• Any prior internship or project experience in M&A, consulting, corporate strategy, operations, or technology assessment

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Compensation & Location

• Estimated compensation: $160,166 per year (estimated)
• Location: Lauderdale, MN (hybrid; must reside within 50 miles of assigned office)
• Employment type: Full-time
• Travel: Up to 50% (client and site visits)

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Additional notes

Confidential Client is committed to an inclusive hiring process and will consider reasonable accommodations for candidates needing them. During the recruiting process, AI-assisted tools or recorded interviews may be used to improve candidate experience and interviewer effectiveness; these tools assist reviewers but do not replace human decision-making.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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