Corporate Development Summer Analyst

JR102265 - Corporate Development (M&A) Summer Analyst

Vertex Inc, a leader in Tax Technology and global SaaS organization is hiring 2025 Summer Interns for various departments within our Office of Strategy!

As an intern on the Corporate Development Team, you’ll work with a small team and interface with business leaders across the Company to understand the innerworkings of the M&A process and accomplish the following:

• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of relevant industry sectors, including indirect tax and specialty content, e-invoicing, customs and duties, and enabling technologies including monitoring and analyzing relevant transactions that occur in the marketplace.
• Research and analyze industry trends, adjacent markets, and competitive landscapes to evaluate potential growth areas and strategic opportunities.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including business valuation, pro forma financial modeling, and scenario analysis to evaluate potential M&A, divestitures, and investment opportunities.
• Prepare and present reports, analyses, and recommendations to leadership.
• Assist in the execution of deals, including project management, preparing presentations, financial analyses, and business cases for current and potential transactions.
• Support the integration process after successful acquisitions, working to align acquired businesses with the company's overall strategy and operations.
• Collaborate with operational teams to ensure a seamless transition and realization of anticipated synergies.

Additionally, you’ll participate as part of the 2026 Internship Program including Intern New Hire Orientation, speaker series, career planning sessions, team projects, and other events throughout the 12 weeks you’re with us.

Internship Dates: May 26, 2026 - August 14, 2026 OR June 8, 2026 - August 28, 2026

Requirements and Characteristics:

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program through an Accredited University studying Business, Finance, Accounting, or related majors.
• Show a demonstrated interest in one or more of the following areas: Corporate Development, Financial Analysis, New Ventures, and M&A.
• Must be located on the East Coast, and preferably within commuting distance to our King of Prussia, PA headquarters for occasional onsite team collaboration.

Other Qualifications

The Winning Way behaviors that all Vertex employees need in order to meet the expectations of each other, our customers, and our partners.

• Communicate with Clarity - Be clear, concise and actionable. Be relentlessly constructive. Seek and provide meaningful feedback.
• Act with Urgency - Adopt an agile mentality - frequent iterations, improved speed, resilience. 80/20 rule – better is the enemy of done. Don’t spend hours when minutes are enough.
• Work with Purpose - Exhibit a “We Can” mindset. Results outweigh effort. Everyone understands how their role contributes. Set aside personal objectives for team results.
• Drive to Decision - Cut the swirl with defined deadlines and decision points. Be clear on individual accountability and decision authority. Guided by a commitment to and accountability for customer outcomes.
• Own the Outcome - Defined milestones, commitments and intended results. Assess your work in context, if you’re unsure, ask. Demonstrate unwavering support for decisions.

COMMENTS:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in this position. Other functions may be assigned, and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.

Pay Transparency Statement:

US Base Salary Range: $22.00 - $24.00

Base pay offered to new hires may vary based upon factors including relevant industry and job-related skills and experience, geographic location, and business needs.* The range displayed does not encompass the full potential of the role, which allows for further growth and career progression.

In addition, as a part of our total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Vertex Bonus Plan (VOB), a role-specific sales commission/bonus, and/or equity grants.

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*In no case will your pay fall below applicable local minimum wage requirements*.