Strategy Intern

About this role

About the role: - You'll support strategic decisions through market research, competitor analysis, and financial investigation - Your work involves identifying trends, synthesizing data from multiple sources, and presenting clear conclusions to leadership - You'll move from initial research questions to actionable insights that inform company direction What you'll work on: - Conduct primary research through one-on-one interviews with industry participants, customers, or experts - Reach out proactively to potential sources via LinkedIn, email, and your network to build research access - Analyze financial performance using public company filings, examining revenue streams, profitability, burn rates, and related metrics - Read and interpret P&L statements and other financial documents to assess business health - Evaluate and verify outputs from AI research tools, ensuring accuracy before use in analysis - Compile findings into clear, well-structured reports and presentations - Maintain research documentation and keep information current as conditions change Who you are: - Final-year or pre-final-year undergraduate student in any field of study - You have concrete evidence of market research capability: completed an internship involving research, led a project with research components, worked in consulting or VC, produced an equity research report, or published sector analysis - You conduct interviews effectively and can extract meaningful insights from conversations - You're comfortable with direct outreach and building relationships with potential sources - You understand financial statements and can analyze company performance from public data - You can work independently, take ownership of projects, and maintain confidentiality Desirable strengths: - Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets for data organization and analysis - Background interest in education or educational technology - Track record of published writing: blog posts, newsletters, or LinkedIn content you've authored