What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026 Summer Associate (Intern) - Corporate Finance - Turnaround & Restructuring position at Berkeley Research Group, LLC?
Our Summer Associate internships will be approximately 8 weeks in length and will begin Summer 2026. Candidates must have an expected graduation date between December 2026 – August 2027.
This position is in BRG’s Los Angeles office.
Overview
The BRG Corporate Finance practice specializes in providing strategic, operational, and financial advice to private equity firms, management teams, boards of directors, investors, hedge funds, and other lenders on companies that are either underperforming or in transition.
Comprised of experienced, hands-on professionals that are results-oriented and data-driven, the market leading BRG Corporate Finance practice collaborates as partners with management teams and sponsors to focus on strategic options that maximize value for stakeholders. Furthermore, the practice has deep operational experience to deliver interim management to companies in need of C-Suite level experience and targeted surge resources to ease the pressure on management teams.
The BRG Corporate Finance practice has in-depth experience across a wide range of industries and markets, including but not limited to retail, consumer products, financial services, healthcare, energy and technology. Across sectors, BRG has experienced professionals who understand the challenges clients face — making it well-equipped to help solve clients’ issues.
The Corporate Finance Summer Associate role is a temporary position as a member of our consulting / analyst staff. This position will include eight weeks working as an entry level staff analyst member. The ideal candidate should be prepared to work in a team environment on a diverse range of assignments relating to:
- Turnaround & Restructuring
- Performance Improvement
- Finance Excellence
Responsibilities
Support the day-to-day activities of BRG Corporate Finance – Turnaround & Restructuring client service teams on engagements, e.g.:
- Execute multiple tasks across a consulting engagement including modeling and client presentations
- Utilize business, finance, accounting, and analytical skills to perform tasks including: 13-week cash flow models, 3-statement models, and pro-forma scenario models
- Demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment; collaborate with BRG experts, professionals from other firms, and client contacts to achieve engagement objectives
- Assist in preparation of reports, analyses, presentations, and other client deliverables
- Participate in the development of a fast-growing, entrepreneurial consulting practice including assisting in marketing, client pitches, and product and practice development
- Demonstrate the highest degree of professionalism, ethics, quality, and integrity
Qualifications
- Progression towards a Bachelor’s degree or degree equivalent in Business, Accounting/Finance, Management, Engineering, Economics, Math, or related field
- Strong problem solving and project management skills
- Ability to work well independently or in a team dynamic
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- A demonstrated ability to interact with junior and senior team members, senior management, and other stakeholders or professionals
- Mature presence, empathy, intellectual curiosity, and ability to learn quickly
- Minimum Cumulative GPA of 3.5
Hourly range: $35-40/hr
Candidate must be able to submit verification of his/her legal right to work in the United States, without company sponsorship now or in the future.
BRG was named a 2024 Campus Forward Award Winner for Large Early Career Programs by Ripplematch. This award recognizes excellence in early career hiring, celebrating programs that embrace innovative recruitment strategies, make significant investments in diversity and inclusion, and support the next generation of talent through impactful internships and entry-level programs.
BRG is a recipient of the Human Rights Campaigns Equality 100 Award for our LGBTQ corporate policies, practices and beliefs.
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Salary : $35 - $40
