MBA Summer Associate Program (2026)
About BrightTower:
We are a New York City-headquartered investment bank focused on M&A advisory services, capital raising, and debt capital markets. The firm leverages sector expertise, global reach, and tailored insights to deliver enterprise advisory services across the software, technology-enabled marketing, IT business services, and information markets. BrightTower is focused on growing a robust ecosystem supporting entrepreneurs, private equity firms, growth equity firms, venture capitalists, debt providers, and corporations as they stay ahead of quickly evolving markets. The firm is committed to delivering world class advisory talent to every engagement that builds trust in the knowledge economy.
Summer Internship Program 2026 – Investment Banking, NYC
BrightTower is looking for highly motivated individuals to join the firm as summer interns. Successful candidates will play an important role in supporting live M&A deals, interfacing with senior executives internally and at clients and industry leading market participants. Interns are expected to develop insightful analyses and graphics, communicate and present effectively, and build professional relationships. You will have the opportunity for hands-on learning, regular mentoring, and career advancement.
Internship Structure: As a Summer Associate, you will serve as an integral deal team member on live client transactions. The internship program is designed to provide MBA students an opportunity to gain direct exposure to the innerworkings of an M&A advisory firm. BrightTower will offer a competitive internship salary, as well as the opportunity to be considered for full-time employment upon graduation.
Responsibilities include:
- Manage day-to-day deal execution and lead the flow of information between all parties
- Develop and review financial models, valuations and due diligence analyses
- Perform in-depth research on industry trends, specific companies and investors, and precedent transactions
- Create high-quality deliverables for prospective and current clients, including pitches, management presentations, and other selling materials
- Develop strong relationships with clients and prospective buyers
- Supervise and mentor Analyst colleagues
Qualifications:
- High-performing GPA (3.5+)
- Current MBA student (as of Summer 2026) at a full-time university
- Sophisticated knowledge in financial modeling, valuations, corporate finance, and accounting
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills that enable effective "story telling" to clients, prospects, and strategic and private equity buyers
- Excellent analytical and communication skills, with attention to detail
- Experience and success in managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Demonstrates integrity, sound judgment, proactivity, and an eagerness to learn
- Strong desire to be part of a team-oriented entrepreneurial culture
Location: New York City
Internship Dates: June 1 through August 7, 2026