Strategy & M&A Intern

We take pride in our efforts to be an inclusive and diverse workplace - please take the time to view the following link, where we explain our Culture and Values: Serco Culture and Values 

At Serco, the nature of our work we do important and everyone has a role to play - Our diverse and global operations offer individuals incredible opportunities to learn and grow. Everyone at Serco is a valuable and important member of our team - We have a range of fantastic opportunities for great who share our values and sense of purpose, and are:

What we do

We bring together the right people, the right technology and the right partners to create innovative solutions that make positive impact and address some of the most urgent and complex challenges facing the modern world, With a focus on serving governments globally, Serco's services span justice, migration, defence, space, customer services, health, and transport.

Our core capabilities include service design and advisory, resourcing, complex programme management, systems integration, case management, engineering, and asset & facilities management.

Where we operate - Serco's operations are across four geographical regions; UK & Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and Middle East.

What we stand for

• Meaningful and vital work
• A world of opportunities
• Great People
• Making an impact
• Diverse workforce and inclusive workplace

At Serco, we believe there is a place here for everyone, A place where you can bring your authentic self to work every day.

Join Serco and be part of a values-driven organization that invests in the development and well-being of its employees and offers a rewarding and fulfilling career.

You can learn more about our business here: 

• Support Serco Europe's strategy and growth agenda through structured research and analysis
• Contribute to early-stage M&A pipeline development via target identification, research and initial screening
• Strengthen MD Office outputs by preparing clear, decision-ready reports
• Provide delegated support to the Business & Strategy team on data gathering, analysis and preparation of draft materials
• Focus on Serco Europe markets and opportunities in continental Europe 

Strategy research 

• Conduct market, customer and competitor research across Serco Europe's priority sectors 
• Monitor policy, regulatory and industry trends in Europe relevant to Serco 
• Summarise findings and draft concise briefings and insight notes for the Business & Strategy team and MD Office 

M&A target research and screening 

• Identify potential M&A targets aligned with Serco Europe's strategic priorities 
• Collect and structure data on target companies (size indicators, services, markets, capabilities, positioning, ownership) 
• Prepare simple profiles and initial comparisons between potential targets to support shortlisting 
• Support maintenance of basic M&A pipeline overviews and trackers where appropriate 

MD Office and reporting support 

• Support preparation of reports, dashboards and slide decks for the leadership team 
• Structure data and insights into clear, visual formats such as charts, tables and executive summaries 

Collaboration and ways of working 

• Work closely with Business & Strategy, M&A and MD Office colleagues, collaborating with stakeholders across Serco Europe 
• Participate in internal meetings and contribute with well-prepared insights and research 
• Manage tasks in a structured, reliable way and maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times, in line with Serco policies and GDPR 

• Strong analytical and research skills with the ability to synthesise complex information into clear outputs 
• Comfortable working with data and open-source information from reports, websites and databases 
• Good PowerPoint and Excel skills with an eye for clear, visual presentation of information 
• Clear written and verbal communication in English; additional European languages are an advantage 
• High attention to detail and quality in analysis and formatting 
• Proactive, structured, curious and able to work independently with guidance 
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, international environment and managing multiple tasks in parallel 

• Practical exposure to real-world strategy work in a leading international services organisation 
• Hands-on experience in market, competitor and policy analysis across European markets 
• Insight into how corporate and business unit strategies are developed, reviewed and implemented 
• Experience contributing to early-stage M&A target research, screening and profiling 
• Development of analytical, problem-solving and business storytelling skills, especially in Excel and PowerPoint 
• Understanding of how a Managing Director's Office and Business & Strategy function operate and support senior decision-making 
• Experience preparing concise reports, dashboards and executive summaries for senior stakeholders 
• Improved ability to structure and communicate complex information clearly and visually 
• Collaboration with a multicultural, cross-functional European team and exposure to senior leaders in the region 

• Duration: 3 months
• Location: Brussels office (Chaussée de Wavre 1945, 1160 Brussels, Belgium)