Intern, Capital Advisory

Why join Lincoln International?

Lincoln International is a leading global investment banking firm focused on private markets with over 1,400 bankers in more than 30 offices worldwide. We advise private equity, public and private corporations as well as private individuals on Mergers & Acquisitions, debt raises and restructurings. With its origin in Chicago, Lincoln International is today the fastest growing global mid-market Investment Bank.

Since the opening of our Milan office in 2013, Lincoln International has grown rapidly to become one of the leading M&A and Debt Advisors in Italy. In Milan, our team comprises over 20 professionals covering a very broad range of sectors, including Industrials, Consumer, TMT, Business Services, Healthcare, as well as Debt Advisory.

In 2025, the Lincoln International Capital Advisory Group successfully advised on 50+ transactions in Europe, and in the last 5 years, the Italian team have completed more than 40 transactions becoming one of the leading debt advisory firms in Italy. We pride ourselves on providing creative and alternative financing solutions to clients to secure capital for acquisitions, new investments and refinancings, and developing structured capital solutions.

To support our well-established and still expanding team in Milan, we are looking for a driven intern with a personality. Responsibilities at Lincoln International are often more entrepreneurial than at other firms, providing self-motivated individuals with many opportunities to contribute to a dynamic and growing platform. Successful interns are assertive, motivated self-starters with the desire and potential to succeed in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. You will become an integral part of a dynamic team of seasoned investment bankers, offering a steep learning curve and a rare opportunity to fully contribute to the successful origination and execution of Capital Advisory transactions.

We offer:

• A 6-month internship position in our Milan-based Capital Advisory Team
• Steep learning curve in corporate finance, valuation and strategic thinking
• Unrivalled deal flow and the corresponding growth opportunities for skill set and career as well as profile development that arise from this
• Broad international exposure to a vast array of business models, companies and clients
• Exposure to a wide range of industries, financing products and clients (Private Equity and Corporate), working closely with our M&A teams
• Extensive soft and hard skills training programs as well as mentoring programs with senior bankers
• A team of talented, collaborative, driven and fun colleagues with strong Capital Advisory experience
• Potential opportunity to remain with Lincoln International as full-time Analyst

Your role:

• Conduct market research and financial analysis to support client engagements
• Support senior team members within the Capital Advisory Group (CAG) in executing debt financing transactions (acquisition financing, refinancing and recapitalization deals)
• Prepare marketing documents and pitches
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams both across Europe within the CAG team as well as local M&A teams to ensure seamless project execution
• Attend client meetings and participate in discussions
• Interact with senior bankers and clients’ senior executives
• Leading or implementing initiatives focused on growing the firm’s franchise value

You offer:

• Strong interest in investment banking
• Fluent in accounting and finance and strong business acumen
• Excellent analytical, communication and computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Assertive, self-motivated and desire to succeed in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Strong ability to work in teams combined with a good sense of humor
• Master’s degree with excellent academic credentials
• Native speaking level in Italian and fluency in English are mandatory, other European languages would be a plus
• Graduating in 2026 or in 2027 from a Master’s degree in Finance and/or Accounting in a top-tier university