The M&A Research Intern will play a direct role in building and prioritizing our acquisition pipeline. The primary project will be to identify prospective acquisition targets, develop detailed seller business profiles, and add ranked candidates to a database that will directly inform outreach and transaction prioritization decisions.

Location - This is a remote position with the option to work from WRE's Marlborough, MA headquarters location.

Duration and Start Date – This position is available starting immediately and will continue into the summer, depending on the progression and outcome of the project

Schedule - Flexible up to 15-hours per week

Rate of Pay - $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Source and research acquisition targets aligned with our investment criteria

• Develop standardized seller profiles (services, ownership, contact information, geography, estimated size, strategic fit, etc.)

• Maintain and grow our acquisition tracking database

• Create and document a ranking/scoring methodology

• Conduct preliminary financial benchmarking and industry analysis

• Present prioritized target recommendations to leadership weekly

Deliverables

• Supplement and improve existing acquisition pipeline database

• Documented ranking framework

• Executive-ready summary of top-priority targets

• Final presentation with outreach recommendations

The intern will

• Work directly with the SVP of Corporate Development and Director of Corporate Development

• Participate in weekly 1:1 check-ins and relevant strategy meetings

• Be expected to work diligently and document all relevant progress weekly

• Receive midpoint and final performance feedback

• Be required to sign an NDA due to exposure to confidential strategic information

The intent is for this role to provide meaningful exposure to real-world corporate development with a particular focus on buy-side M&A research, while delivering a tangible, decision-driving acquisition resource for the company.

Wind River Environmental services and maintains a broad array of non-hazardous liquid waste systems, including grease traps, septic tanks and related waste systems. Headquartered in Marlborough, MA we offer a full suite of services to business, residential and municipal customers throughout the East Coast.

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