Mergers & Acquisitions Analyst Intern

• *About The Company** Palmstone Capital is the investment banking advisory arm of the Palmstone Group, a private international holding and investment group. We advise mid-market companies on capital raising and M&A transactions. Our advisory network includes senior professionals from institutions including JPMorgan, Citi, and Lazard, with over $14B in aggregate transaction volume. Our model combines institutional investment banking discipline with entrepreneurial speed and proprietary deal-origination systems. • *Role Overview** This is an unpaid, educational off-cycle internship designed for students seeking hands-on experience in investment banking deal origination and business development. You will work directly within our origination division, identifying and engaging with potential M&A and capital raising targets. This is a client-facing, outbound-focused role — ideal for candidates who want to learn how deals are sourced, not just executed. This is a remote, flexible-hours internship with high expectations and a steep learning curve. • *Key Responsibilities** • *Deal Origination & Outreach** • Identify and research potential M&A and capital raising targets across key sectors. • Build and maintain targeted prospect lists of business owners and decision-makers. • Support outbound email campaigns to potential clients, including personalisation, sequencing, and response management. • Qualify inbound interest and manage early-stage pipeline activity. • Occasionally engage directly with prospects via phone and email. • *Research & Analysis** • Conduct sector, market, and competitive research to support origination strategy. • Prepare short-form analytical summaries on target companies and sectors. • Analyse and segment prospect databases by sector, geography, and deal size. • *Pipeline & CRM Management** • Maintain structured deal origination pipelines. • Track outreach activity, response rates, and lead status. • Coordinate with senior team members on handoffs and escalations. • *What You Will Learn** • How deal origination actually works inside a capital advisory firm. • How to build and execute outbound business development campaigns. • How to identify, research, and qualify M&A and capital raising opportunities. • How to communicate with business owners and decision-makers professionally. • How CRM systems and deal pipelines are managed in a live advisory environment. • How to conduct sector research that drives real origination strategy. • *What We Are Looking For** • Strong communication skills — written and verbal. • High work ethic, reliability, and follow-through. • Interest in investment banking, M&A, or business development. • Comfortable with outbound outreach — email and occasional phone. • Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage your own time. • Excellent attention to detail. • Familiarity with CRM tools or willingness to learn quickly. • *Eligibility & Requirements** • Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program (expected graduation 2027 or later). • At least one prior internship or relevant work experience. • Based in the United States. • Ability to commit a minimum of 20 hours per week. • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-responsibility environment. • *Compensation** This is an unpaid educational internship designed to provide practical experience in investment banking deal origination and business development. Top performers may be invited to future paid roles across Palmstone Group entities.