at Berkeley Research Group, LLC (BRG) in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
BRG is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Position Title: 2027 Summer Associate - Corporate Finance - Turnaround & Restructuring - Chicago, IL
Location: Chicago, IL
Position Type: Full time
Requisition ID: JR101020
Description: We Do Consulting Differently
Our Summer Associate internships will be approximately 8 weeks in length and will begin Summer 2027. Candidates must have an expected graduation date between December 2027 - August 2028.
This position is in BRG’s Chicago office.
Overview
The BRG Corporate Finance practice specializes in providing strategic, operational, and financial advice to private equity firms, management teams, boards of directors, investors, hedge funds, and other lenders on companies that are either underperforming or in transition.
Comprised of experienced, hands-on professionals that are results-oriented and data-driven, the market leading BRG Corporate Finance practice collaborates as partners with management teams and sponsors to focus on strategic options that maximize value for stakeholders. Furthermore, the practice has deep operational experience to deliver interim management to companies in need of C-Suite level experience and targeted surge resources to ease the pressure on management teams.
The BRG Corporate Finance practice has in-depth experience across a wide range of industries and markets, including but not limited to retail, consumer products, financial services, healthcare, energy and technology. Across sectors, BRG has experienced professionals who understand the challenges clients face — making it well-equipped to help solve clients’ issues.
The Corporate Finance Summer Associate role is a temporary position as a member of our consulting / analyst staff. This position will include eight weeks working as an entry level staff analyst member. The ideal candidate should be prepared to work in a team environment on a diverse range of assignments relating to:
- Turnaround & Restructuring
- Performance Improvement
- Finance Excellence
Responsibilities
Support the day-to-day activities of BRG Corporate Finance – Turnaround & Restructuring client service teams on engagements, e.g.:
- Execute multiple tasks across a consulting engagement including modeling and client presentations
- Utilize business, finance, accounting, and analytical skills to perform tasks including: 13-week cash flow models, 3-statement models, and pro-forma scenario models
- Demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment; collaborate with BRG experts, professionals from other firms, and client contacts to achieve engagement objectives
- Assist in preparation of reports, analyses, presentations, and other client deliverables
- Participate in the development of a fast-growing, entrepreneurial consulting practice including assisting in marketing, client pitches, and product and practice development
- Demonstrate the highest degree of professionalism, ethics, quality, and integrity
Qualifications
- Progression towards a Bachelor’s degree or degree equivalent in Business, Accounting/Finance, Management, Engineering, Economics, Math, or related field
- Strong problem solving and
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.PI286606902
