Investment & M&A Intern

Job Description • M&A and Strategic Investments • Identify, evaluate, and prioritize acquisition and investment opportunities across Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, and the Middle East. • Conduct commercial, strategic, and competitive analysis on target companies. • Develop investment theses and acquisition rationales. • Prepare target screening reports and investment recommendations for management review. • Financial Analysis & Valuation • Analyze financial statements, SaaS metrics, and operating performance. • Build and maintain financial models and valuation analyses. • Assess acquisition synergies, revenue opportunities, and integration considerations. • Support due diligence and transaction execution activities. • Corporate Development • Support strategic initiatives across Vernal and its portfolio companies. • Evaluate market expansion opportunities, partnership opportunities, and ecosystem development initiatives. • Assist in post-merger integration and value creation initiatives where applicable. • Industry Research • Conduct deep-dive research into RegTech, FinTech, Compliance, Risk Management, and Financial Infrastructure sectors. • Track industry trends, fundraising activity, competitive developments, and M&A transactions. • Produce market maps, industry reports, and strategic insights. • Executive-Level Exposure • Participate in meetings with founders, investors, and senior executives. • Support board materials, investment committee presentations, and transaction-related discussions. Requirement： • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline. • Prior internship experience in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, consulting, corporate development, transaction advisory, technology, or financial services is preferred. • Demonstrated interest in investments, M&A, corporate strategy, entrepreneurship, technology, AI, or high-growth businesses. • Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills. • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. • Familiarity with AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Copilot) and willingness to incorporate AI-assisted workflows into research and analysis. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with bilingual proficiency in English and Chinese • Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.