Intern, Corporate Development & Strategy at ISACA in Schaumburg, IL

Summary: ISACA is a global organization that champions trust in technology and empowers its community with knowledge and resources. The Intern will support the Corporate Development & Strategy team through market research, financial analysis, and various strategic initiatives to help shape ISACA's growth opportunities. Responsibilities: - Conduct structured analysis of adjacent and emerging markets relevant to ISACA (e.g., cybersecurity education, AI governance, risk & compliance tools, professional learning platforms) - Map the market landscape, including traditional competitors, partners, startups, platforms, and ecosystem players - Identify macro and industry trends (technology, regulation, talent, AI, enterprise demand) shaping ISACA’s opportunity set - Help define what 'good' looks like for ISACA in corporate development: Target company profiles, Capability gaps vs. build/partner/buy options, Strategic rationale for acquisitions vs. partnerships - Develop target segmentation frameworks (e.g., by capability, customer segment, geography, and maturity) - Support evaluation of inorganic growth pathways across short-, medium-, and long-term horizons - Analyze different organic and inorganic growth models (i.e., buy versus build versus partner, go-to-market, ecosystem alliances) - Identify potential priority partnership categories and exemplar partners - Build high-level business cases and strategic assessments (not full diligence) - Evaluate opportunities against ISACA’s mission, strategy, and operating model - Create clear, executive-level synthesis for leadership discussions - Produce structured outputs such as: Market maps and landscape views, Strategic option frameworks, Prioritization matrices, Briefing decks and memos for senior leadership Required Qualifications: - Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree, preferably in fields including or related to: Business Administration (MBA) - Strong verbal communication - Organization & Time Management - Professionalism - Sense of urgency - Curiosity and Inquisitiveness - Strong analytical and structured thinking skills - Ability to synthesize complex information into clear executive insights - Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in consulting, investment banking, PE, or strategy role - Experience in cybersecurity, technology, or governance/risk domains Required Skills: Analytical skills, PowerPoint skills, Excel skills Nice-to-Have Skills: Sense of urgency, Curiosity, Inquisitiveness