Business Development Analysis Intern

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP is seeking an energetic and highly motivated Business Development Analysis Intern to join its Capital Solutions and Restructuring practice. The intern will support financial and market analysis, research, database maintenance, briefing materials, and strategic client and market development initiatives.

What you'll do:

• Learn about financial and credit analysis of public and private companies, with a focus on leveraged finance, distressed situations, restructurings, liability management transactions, and special situations
• Support maintenance of internal watchlists and databases tracking distressed companies, sponsor-backed borrowers, capital markets activity, and creditor ownership trends
• Assist with company profiles, “tearsheets,” watchlist summaries, and briefing materials for attorneys and business development professionals
• Monitor financial markets, rating agency actions, earnings releases, restructuring developments, bankruptcy filings, and special situations across a variety of industries
• Research private equity sponsors, lenders, portfolio companies, boards of directors, executive management teams, and advisor relationships
• Assist with notes preparation for client meetings
• Perform ad hoc research projects involving restructuring matters, private credit, leveraged loans, high-yield bonds, and sponsor-backed companies
• Work closely with business development, restructuring, finance, and corporate attorneys on strategic client and market development initiatives
• Available to work 12-25+ hours per week (hybrid environment)

What they're looking for:

• Rising junior or senior currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, Political Science, Pre-Law, or a related field
• Strong interest in pursuing a long-term career in finance, restructuring, investment banking, private credit, private equity, law, or a related professional services field
• Demonstrated proficiency in financial analysis, including interpretation of financial statements, credit metrics, leverage ratios, liquidity analysis, and capital structures
• Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to synthesize large amounts of information into concise, actionable written summaries
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Available to work 12-25+ hours per week (hybrid environment)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with financial databases and research platforms is a plus

Benefits:

• Hybrid environment