Internship - Investment Banking Summer Associate (Summer 2027)

Fireclay Partners is a Kansas City-based strategic advisory firm focused on M&A and capital advisory across multiple industries. The Investment Banking Summer Associate will support transaction execution by preparing client materials, building financial models and valuations, conducting market and company analyses, and assisting with diligence and transaction processes.

What you'll do:

• Support the preparation of pitch materials, confidential information memoranda, management presentations, buyer lists, and data rooms
• Build financial models and company valuations using comparable companies, precedent transactions, and discounted cash flow analysis
• Develop market and business analyses in the context of M&A transactions
• Research companies, industries, acquisition targets, and potential buyers; turn findings into concise recommendations
• Support diligence and transaction process tracking, with increasing ownership of defined workstreams
• Collaborate with senior bankers and help coordinate and review analyst and intern research

What they're looking for:

• • Current enrollment in an MBA program, normally graduating in 2028; December 2027 graduates may be considered if available for the summer 2027 internship and a summer 2028 full-time start
• • Availability for full-time, in-person work in Kansas City during summer 2027
• • Prior professional experience with substantive analytical responsibility in finance, consulting, corporate development, transaction advisory, accounting, or a related field; investment banking or M&A exposure is strongly preferred
• • A demonstrated commitment to investment banking and a working foundation in accounting, valuation, and financial modeling
• • Strong academic performance, advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, and clear written and verbal communication
• • Close attention to detail, sound judgment, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong practical proficiency with AI in a professional work environment is a requirement for this full-time role

Benefits:

• Work closely with experienced professionals in a small, entrepreneurial team.
• Gain exposure to transaction analysis, client materials, and the practical demands of M&A advisory.
• Contributing meaningful work.