Investment Banking Company Due Diligence Remote Externship in Collaboration with Colton Alexander
Investment Banking Company Due Diligence Remote Externship
FINANCE & VC
Strengthen your due diligence skills by analyzing cutting edge companies combating climate change.
Overview
This program will focus on Colton Alexander, a steward-owned investment company forging meaningful relationships to connect sustainably-minded entrepreneurs with impact-focused investors. During the program, externs will conduct a detailed analysis of the business, financial, and marketing models of companies from across the globe attempting to provide solutions that align with Colton Alexander’s investment thesis and proactively or reactively combat climate change.
The Experience
As an extern, you will assist Colton Alexander in determining how real companies are working on providing solutions to climate change on a commercial scale. You would be identifying such companies and follow a due diligence process to present a detailed analysis on those companies.
During this externship you will:
- Familiarize yourself with the vision, mission, and work of Colton Alexander and basic concepts in the sustainability space
- Find companies that meet Colton Alexander’s criteria whose missions respond to preventing or reducing the impacts of climate change
- Conduct detailed deep dives into their business, financial, and marketing models
- Create informed predictions about the commercial viability and scalability of those companies
- Create and deliver a compelling presentation about two of the most promising companies from your research to Colton Alexander
Qualifications
We are seeking ambitious undergraduate and graduate students with a strong interest in asset management, investment banking, venture capital, entrepreneurship, sustainability, and consulting. Students with backgrounds in finance, business, and engineering are highly encouraged to apply.
Rolling start dates
The start date for this Externship is rolling and students will be evaluated on a first come first serve basis. Applications will close when the externship is full.
Part-time and fully remote
This Externship is a 10-hour-per-week fully remote experience where all meetings and events are recorded.
Receive your start date with your acceptance letter
This remote Externship will last 8 weeks.
Required Academic Standing
This Externship is open to undergraduate students and graduate students.
Geographical Eligibility
This Externship is open to applicants all around the world.
Academic Credit Offered
About Colton Alexander
Colton Alexander is a strategic asset manager affiliated with Weild and Company, an investment banker. Their purpose is growing ESG companies, directing their efforts to align with investor expectations regarding finance, marketing, and risk amelioration.
Colton Alexander is not accepting or considering any applications for this Externship through other channels. Any effort to apply or reach out to Colton Alexander separately will adversely affect a student’s application.
How a Remote Externship Works
Application Process
After sending in your application, we'll reach out if we think you're a good fit. You'll send in a "Get to Know You" video and then participate in a live interview.
Week 1: Onboarding
During the first week of the program, you'll be setting goals for what you want to achieve in the upcoming weeks and familiarizing yourself with the industry, our platform, and your cohort.
Weeks 2-5: Research & Analysis
During the regular programming of the Externship, you will receive training and complete projects through our student platform. These exciting weeks are filled with weekly meetings, company meetings, student-led workshops, and virtual events like speaker series and networking sessions.
Present to Host Company
Top students will be selected to present their projects and findings to company leads and other senior leadership.