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As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for due diligence intern in the United States is $17.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a due diligence intern do?

As a Due Diligence Intern, you will typically assist with collecting, analyzing, and verifying information on potential clients, partners, or investment targets. Your daily responsibilities may include conducting background checks, reviewing legal and financial documents, and preparing summary reports for senior analysts or managers. You'll often collaborate with compliance teams and legal departments to ensure all regulatory requirements are met. This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop strong research, analytical, and communication skills while gaining exposure to the broader risk management and compliance process.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a due diligence intern?

To thrive as a Due Diligence Intern, you need strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a background in finance, law, or business, often supported by relevant coursework or internships. Familiarity with Excel, research databases, and due diligence management platforms is commonly required. Effective communication, critical thinking, and the ability to work independently are standout soft skills in this role. These abilities ensure thorough risk assessment, accurate reporting, and reliable support for investment or compliance decisions.

What is the difference between Due Diligence Intern vs Investment Analyst Intern?

AspectDue Diligence InternInvestment Analyst Intern
Required CredentialsTypically pursuing or recent graduate in finance, business, or related fieldsSimilar educational background, often with some finance coursework or certifications
Work EnvironmentResearch-focused, supporting due diligence processes in finance or consulting firmsAnalyzing investment opportunities, financial modeling, and market research
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in finance, private equity, and consulting sectors during due diligence phasesCommon in investment banks, asset management, and private equity firms

While both roles involve financial analysis and research, a Due Diligence Intern primarily supports the evaluation of potential investments or acquisitions through research and data collection. An Investment Analyst Intern focuses more broadly on analyzing investment opportunities, creating financial models, and market analysis. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds and are often found in finance-related industries, but their specific focus and responsibilities differ slightly.

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Infographic showing various Due Diligence Intern job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,436 per year, or $17 per hour.

Financial Due Diligence Intern - Summer 2027

Chicago, IL

Grant Thornton
Accounting Services • 5 - 10K employees

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$37/hr

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Transaction Advisory (aka Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory) encompasses all aspects of an M&A transaction from financial, tax and operational due diligence, to planning for and executing integrations and separations. Our Transaction Advisory services provide a holistic business approach to financial, human capital, supply chain, and IT due diligence disciplines, as well as comprehensive transaction management services that unite our diligence findings into actionable deal close planning. The Financial Due Diligence Intern is primarily responsible for working on financial due diligence engagements from start to finish, performing a variety of tasks in planning, execution, and completion phases of projects. The Financial Due Diligence Intern is also expected to learn to apply fundamental financial due diligence skills on assignments for both sell-side and buy-side clients from a variety of industries. The intern will work closely with staff, managers, and partners across service lines to provide services needed by examining and uncovering the detailed answers to complex questions about acquisitions and divestitures.

Interested candidates should display an affinity for learning and problem-solving skills as well as have the adaptability to work cross-functionally within the Transaction Advisory practice. Interested candidates should be self-starters and should demonstrate strength in or a desire to build skills related to Grant Thornton's core values of: Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Respect and Responsibility. 

Your day-to-day may include:

As an intern you will have an opportunity to work alongside Partners, Senior Executives, and peers as a member of the engagement team. Additionally, you will have an opportunity to learn new skillsets, be involved in office community activities, and build lasting relationships with members of the Grant Thornton team. Your experience will include, but will not be limited to, the following:

  • Working on a variety of M&A transactions in varying industries (e.g., tech, professional services, consumer industrial goods, energy, retail and more).
  • Attend and participate in meetings with the clients, target company management, private equity firms and investment bankers.
  • Manage data flow and monitor the dataroom.
  • Work with the offshore support team to build out an analysis package (e.g., excel model) to analyze and interpret financial data.
  • Build custom analyses with the guidance of Managers and Directors to identify key insights for our clients.
  • Drive forward the deal process, frequently communicating with key parties and managing internal and external deadlines.
  • Sharpening your leadership and client communication skills.
  • In addition to deal execution, interns will also be involved in the following:
    • Networking with your peers and connecting with other Grant Thornton employees through social events and team-building exercises.
    • Meeting with your mentor for regular feedback and professional development discussions.
    • Giving back to the community through outreach activities.

You have the following technical skills or qualifications: 

  • Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting.
  • Minimum overall GPA of 3.0/4.0
  • The willingness and ability to work additional hours, as needed, and travel to various client sites.
  • Excellent analytical, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
  • Ability to analyze, interpret and summarize financial information and large datasets.
  • Strong technical aptitude and skillset.
  • Demonstrated project management skillset including project planning and time management.
  • Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a complex team environment.
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

 The pay rate for this position in the firm's Chicago, Illinois office is $37 per hour. 

At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result - for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It's what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better. 
In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services - and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services.
In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture.
Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets.The team you're about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here's how:
Whether it's your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower you with the options to work the way that it best serves your clients and your life. Consistent with the firm's hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least three days per week, either at a GT office or client site.   
Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your household. 
We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different - and we think that's a good thing. That's why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. See how at  www.gt.com/careers
When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking boxes. Explore all the ways we're taking action for diversity, equity & inclusion at  www.gt.com/careers

Here's what you can expect next: 
If you apply and are selected to interview, a Grant Thornton team member will reach out to you to schedule a time to connect. We encourage you to also check out other roles that may be a good fit for you or get to know us a little bit better at   www.gt.com/careers. 

Benefits:
We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different, and we think that's a good thing. That's why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit: https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits
  • Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm's medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm's employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave, and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.
  • Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm's medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm's employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm's 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave. 
Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.

Additional Details:         
It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions (including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, working conditions, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, evaluations, and termination) are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
 
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of Grant Thornton LLP to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. To make an accommodation request, please contact HRHelp@us.gt.com. 

For Los Angeles Applicants only: We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

For Massachusetts Applicants only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Gran Thornton does not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employments or continued employment.   
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At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result - for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It's what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better.

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Chicago, IL, US

Year founded

1924

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