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About UnitedHealth Group

UnitedHealth Group, a Fortune 5 healthcare conglomerate with $350 billion in revenue, boasts ~440,000 diverse employees, serving 52 million members through UnitedHealthcare (UHC) and Optum, while UHG M&A, comprising 40 skilled professionals, drives buy-side M&A strategy, evaluating over 500 transactions yearly to advance UHG's mission.

Your Role

UHG M&A Intern Role Overview: 
The UHG M&A Intern role puts motivated students on deal teams positioned at the forefront of the most active buy-side M&A healthcare group in the country. Summer Analysts should expect to learn basic financial forecasting and business valuation expertise, and develop tactical transaction management skills by participating in live transactions, while also learning about UHG’s businesses and overall strategy. As a member of their M&A team, you will see firsthand how UnitedHealth Group is improving health care across the ecosystem while also gaining exposure to the responsibilities of current full-time analysts in UHG M&A.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Gaining exposure to building financial forecasts, including but not limited to, projecting a target’s future financial performance
• Deploying different valuation methodologies (DCF, precedent transactions, trading comparables, and LBO) and performing various return metric calculations (EPS accretion/dilution analysis and IRR)
• Supporting deal teams in financial due diligence on potential acquisition opportunities
• Researching publicly available information on different healthcare sectors, including healthcare technology, care delivery, insurance, and care services, among others
• Assisting with the coordination of large, internal diligence teams comprised of operational and legal subject matter experts
• Providing support for special projects (e.g., new industry research, strategic financial analyses, and new business initiatives, among others)
• Participating in informational sessions to increase knowledge about UHG’s businesses

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Training & Development

During the UHG M&A internship, students gain hands-on experience on deal teams, learning financial forecasting, business valuation, and transaction management skills. They develop expertise in deploying valuation methodologies, conducting financial due diligence, and researching healthcare sectors while gaining insight into UnitedHealth Group's business and strategy. Interns receive recognition for their performance and are provided with clear direction for success, along with opportunities for professional development in various roles within the company.

Benefits

If you join as a full-time employee, you will get the following benefits:

• United Well-being
  • Exercise and mindfulness apps.
  • Tips and recipes for healthy cooking.
  • Wellness coaching and financial tools.
  • A private employee community group.
• Health and insurance
  • Copay plans and HSA-eligible plans.
  • Vision and dental plans.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • Life insurance, and more.
• Savings and retirement
  • 401(k) Savings Plan.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • UnitedHealth Group credit union, and more.
• Additional benefits
  • Paid Time Off (PTO).
  • Paid company holidays.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Parental leave.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Adoption assistance, and more.

Career Progression

UnitedHealth Group prioritizes employee growth, exemplifying a steadfast dedication to fostering professional development across all career levels. Through a nurturing culture and tailored talent management initiatives, they support both personal and professional advancement, providing resources and mentorship. Recognizing and rewarding exceptional performance, the company cultivates an inclusive and innovative environment conducive to success.

Work-Life Balance

UnitedHealth Group prioritizes work-life balance with flexible work arrangements, including remote work options and generous paid time off. Their comprehensive well-being programs support employees' physical health, financial stability, and mental wellness. This commitment ensures a supportive environment for both professional and personal growth.

Culture & Vibe

At UnitedHealth Group, employees thrive in a culture driven by a shared mission to enhance healthcare, characterized by integrity and collaboration. They work alongside passionate individuals in a diverse, inclusive environment, embracing uniqueness while challenging norms. The company prioritizes care, connection, and growth, fostering innovation and equity to create healthier lives for all.

About You

Required Qualifications:

• Must be actively enrolled in an accredited college/university during the duration of the internship (internships are not intended for graduating seniors)
• Basic knowledge of financial modeling and valuation techniques
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization (F-1 students with practical training and candidates requiring H-1Bs, TNs, etc. will not be considered)

Preferred Qualification:

• Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA

Note: UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• careers.unitedhealthgroup.com/job
• unitedhealthgroup.com/careers/the-unitedhealth-group-advantage
• unitedhealthgroup.com/careers/en/culture/what-we-offer
• unitedhealthgroup.com/careers/career-growth-stories-at-uhg
• unitedhealthgroup.com/careers/ph/culture
• youtube.com/@optum