Investment & M&A Intern

Job Description

1. M&A and Strategic Investments

• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize acquisition and investment opportunities across Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, and the Middle East.
• Conduct commercial, strategic, and competitive analysis on target companies.
• Develop investment theses and acquisition rationales.
• Prepare target screening reports and investment recommendations for management review.

1. Financial Analysis & Valuation

• Analyze financial statements, SaaS metrics, and operating performance.
• Build and maintain financial models and valuation analyses.
• Assess acquisition synergies, revenue opportunities, and integration considerations.
• Support due diligence and transaction execution activities.

1. Corporate Development

• Support strategic initiatives across Vernal and its portfolio companies.
• Evaluate market expansion opportunities, partnership opportunities, and ecosystem development initiatives.
• Assist in post-merger integration and value creation initiatives where applicable.

1. Industry Research

• Conduct deep-dive research into RegTech, FinTech, Compliance, Risk Management, and Financial Infrastructure sectors.
• Track industry trends, fundraising activity, competitive developments, and M&A transactions.
• Produce market maps, industry reports, and strategic insights.

1. Executive-Level Exposure

• Participate in meetings with founders, investors, and senior executives.
• Support board materials, investment committee presentations, and transaction-related discussions.

Requirement：

1. Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
2. Prior internship experience in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, consulting, corporate development, transaction advisory, technology, or financial services is preferred.
3. Demonstrated interest in investments, M&A, corporate strategy, entrepreneurship, technology, AI, or high-growth businesses.
4. Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
6. Familiarity with AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Copilot) and willingness to incorporate AI-assisted workflows into research and analysis.
7. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with bilingual proficiency in English and Chinese
8. Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.