Overview

Krause Group is seeking a Mergers & Acquisitions Intern to support the organization’s growth strategy by contributing to the evaluation, execution, and integration of investment and acquisition opportunities across the enterprise.

This role offers a hands-on, project-based experience where the intern will work on active priorities, including pipeline development, financial analysis, and due diligence. The position provides exposure to how Krause Group evaluates opportunities, allocates capital, and drives long-term enterprise value creation across a diverse portfolio of businesses.

About The Opportunity

The Mergers & Acquisitions function plays a critical role in advancing Krause Group’s strategic growth initiatives. In this role, you will support efforts across the deal lifecycle — from early-stage pipeline development through diligence and integration planning — while gaining insight into how strategic investments are evaluated and executed.

You will work cross-functionally with teams including Finance, Legal, and Grow People, contributing to initiatives that inform investment decisions and support successful execution.

Key Responsibilities

Support the identification and tracking of potential acquisition and investment opportunities
Conduct market, industry, and competitive research to inform deal sourcing and strategy
Assist in financial analysis, including valuation support, benchmarking, and scenario modeling
Prepare materials to support internal discussions, including investment memos and summary analyses
Organize and analyze data during due diligence processes
Support cross-functional coordination across Finance, Legal, and Grow People during transaction activity
Contribute to the development of tools, templates, and processes that improve M&A execution

Intern Project

Own a structured, high-impact project aligned to Krause Group’s growth priorities
Example projects may include building an M&A pipeline tracker and prioritization framework aligned to strategic criteria
Develop a market landscape analysis for a target sector or geography
Create a valuation benchmarking tool using comparable companies and transactions
Support a due diligence workstream and synthesize findings into key insights
Contribute to a Post-Merger Integration (PMI) framework, including cross-functional inputs

Final Deliverables

Executive-ready presentation to senior leadership summarizing analysis, insights, and recommendations
Supporting tools (model, dashboard, or framework) that can be utilized beyond the internship

What You’ll Gain

Exposure to enterprise-level M&A strategy and investment decision-making
Hands-on experience across multiple stages of the deal lifecycle
Opportunity to contribute to high-impact initiatives tied to organizational growth
Experience working cross-functionally in a dynamic, multi-industry environment

Qualifications

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, or a related field
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with financial modeling preferred
Interest in M&A, private equity, corporate strategy, or investments
Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, structured insights
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Skills And Competencies

Exposure to valuation methodologies (e.g., DCF, comparable companies, precedent transactions)
Experience with data analysis tools such as Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or Python
Familiarity with financial statements and business performance metrics
Previous internship experience or relevant coursework in finance, strategy, or consulting

About Krause Group

Krause Group is a diverse parent company with operations across real estate, hospitality, wineries, and sports.

Our Purpose

Enhance the way people experience the world.

Our Mission

Nurture our family of brands, creating opportunities to do good in the world.

Our Values

Agility | Courage | Growth Mindset | Inclusion | Integrity | Community Focused

Krause Group believes in People First. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer building a culture of equity and inclusion.

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