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M&A Research Intern

Wind River Environmental
Marlborough, MA Intern
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/10/2026
Job Type

Internship

Description

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.

Wind River Environment LLC is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation , gender identity , age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers.

Salary : $18 - $20

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