MBA Internship – M&A & Strategy (12-month placement)

Empower is the UK’s fastest growing building technical-services roll-up, fresh from closing its inaugural equity raise and first partnership with Circle Control & Design Systems in Yorkshire’s water sector. You’ll work side-by-side with CEO & co-founder Nick Manning, a former Waterland mid-market PE investor who has already executed ~30 acquisitions and sat on ten boards . What you’ll do Origination & market intelligence – map fragmented sub-segments, screen targets and prepare outreach materials. Financial modelling & valuation – build integrated three-statement models, LBO/DCF scenarios and sensitivities for targets Due diligence support – coordinate commercial, financial and operational workstreams; aggregate findings for Investment Committee. Investment memos & board packs – craft crisp narratives that distil upside levers (arbitrage, margin expansion, leverage) for internal and external stakeholders. Post-merger integration analytics – track synergy KPIs and help refine our centralised finance, systems & talent playbooks. Tech enablement - work with Co-Founder Denis Piffaretti on improving workflows with AI and Tech solutions We’re looking for Current MBA with ideally ≥1 prior internship/full-time role in investment banking, PE, strategy consulting or corporate M&A. Fluent financial-modelling skills and the ability to influence founder-led businesses. Start-up energy and entrepreneurial attitude. The deal Length: 12 months (flexible start between July–Sept 2025). Location: London City HQ, hybrid; UK travel to acquisition targets. Package: Competitive salary, executive-level mentorship, and priority interviews for post-MBA roles.