M&A Intern

Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a "small company" culture where your ideas will be heard with "big company" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow.

At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best.

This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Division Overview

The Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Liability Division provides specialized insurance solutions designed to support the unique risks associated with merger and acquisition transactions. The division serves clients navigating complex business transactions and works to deliver responsive, specialized insurance expertise. The team combines insurance knowledge with a focused understanding of the M&A environment to help address clients' transactional risk needs.

https://www.greatamericaninsurancegroup.com/about-us/business-operations/division/mergers-acquisitions-liability

Position Overview

The M&A Intern provides administrative and data-management support to the Mergers & Acquisitions Liability team, with an initial focus on processing submissions, maintaining electronic records, and supporting the shared submissions inbox. The role manages a significant volume of electronic information, including downloading, extracting, organizing, and uploading documents from data rooms and maintaining related spreadsheets. The position also ensures important submission documentation is accurately filed and accessible to the team. This is a hands-on position with step-by-step virtual training designed to help the individual learn established processes and gradually perform them independently.

Responsibilities

• Process M&A submissions and accurately enter information into systems and spreadsheets.
• Monitor the shared submissions inbox and organize incoming documentation.
• Download, extract, organize, and upload files from submissions and data rooms.
• Maintain electronic records, including quotes, declinations, and related correspondence.
• Track submission information and maintain accurate spreadsheets.
• Follow established procedures for handling large files and bulk downloads.
• Provide administrative and data-entry support to the team as needed.

Job Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher, pursuing degree in Risk Management and Insurance, Business or related disciplines are encouraged to apply.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working effectively in a virtual environment
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Experience with data entry, administrative support, or electronic document management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
• Comfortable downloading, extracting, organizing, and uploading electronic files.
• Ability to follow detailed processes and manage multiple priorities.

Business Unit:

Mergers & Acquisitions

Salary Range:

$19.00 -$20.00

Benefits:

We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees*. Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits.

Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process. Learn more at http://www.gaig.com/careers.

• Excludes seasonal employees and interns.