Strategy & Business Development Intern at ITT Inc. in Stamford, CT

Summary: ITT Inc. is a leading manufacturer of critical components for harsh environments, serving fast-growing markets in flow, aerospace and defense, energy, and transportation. The Strategy & Business Development Intern will support the annual strategic planning process and assist with mergers and acquisitions by managing target pipelines and supporting due diligence on active deals. Responsibilities: - Support VP, Strategy, Venturing and Integration with Strategic Planning and M&A activities, including: - Preparing specific market and competitive environment analysis and presentations to support senior management decision-making process - Collaborate with other business unit key managers and functions in defining the company strategy - Support Strategic Planning process - Support M&A targets identification, analysis, cultivation and Due Diligence activities - Support strategic initiatives business case development such as (but not limited to) entry strategies, footprint optimization, launch of new products, development of new processes Required Qualifications: - Currently enrolled in a Business Programs (BS/MBA), in good standing - Demonstrated market & competitive research and analysis proficiency - Demonstrated strategic thinking abilities with strong analytical skill - Demonstrated ability to apply strategic framework to problem solving - Self-motivated / directed, and can easily function and stay organized in a high-demand, high-performance culture - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Comfort tackling multiple projects concurrently, supporting multiple stakeholders - Strong data analysis capabilities and excel modeling (a plus) Preferred Qualifications: - Prior experience in strategy, business development or consulting preferred Required Skills: Market analysis, Competitive analysis, Strategic planning Important Skills: Business development, Data analysis Nice-to-Have Skills: Analytical skills, Self-motivated Benefits: Health insurance, 401(k), Short and long-term disability, Paid time off, Growth and developmental opportunities, Other incentive compensation programs