Part-Time Intern – Employee Stock Ownership Plans, ESOP

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Execute valuation advisory projects for fairness and solvency opinions, employee stock ownership plans, and corporate planning objectives.

• Carry out thorough research on industries, markets, and companies.

• Identify, assess, and substantiate assumptions, benchmarks, and conclusions.

• Analyze and interpret complex financial statements.

• Recognize trends, risks, and value drivers that affect valuation results.

• Prepare due diligence inquiries and assess supporting documents.

• Develop and evaluate financial models, including Discounted Cash Flow, Guideline Public Company, and Merger and Acquisition models.

• Choose appropriate valuation methods and key assumptions using independent judgment and discretion.

• Engage in client or management meetings and offer significant input.

• Create deliverables and supporting analyses, such as presentations, analysis packets, and written narratives.

• Collaborate with Stout professionals, senior-level professionals, and clients.

⛳️ Requirements

• Currently pursuing a BA/BS degree is required (preferably in the junior or senior year).

• Coursework in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or a related field is preferred.

• A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher is necessary.

• Strong academic performance is essential.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

• Excellent analytical, verbal, technical, and written communication skills.

• Ability to interpret complex financial data and condense findings into clear, actionable insights.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Capability to present intricate information and foster strong relationships with colleagues and clients.

• Must be eligible to work in the US without employer sponsorship at the time of hire and in the future.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity to extend the internship through May.

• Remote work options available from any location in the U.S.

• Exposure to clients and development of technical skills.

• Structured training, mentorship, and networking opportunities.

• Continuous training and professional growth prospects.

• Access to employee resource groups.

• Clear performance feedback.

• Flexible work schedules.

• Discretionary time-off policy.

• Comprehensive Total Rewards program featuring benefits and wellness options.