Why This Job is Featured on The SaaS Jobs
Corporate development is a less visible but highly influential function in SaaS, shaping how software companies expand through acquisitions, partnerships, and strategic investments. This internship stands out because it sits close to the operating metrics that matter in subscription businesses, combining market research with KPI-driven reporting and executive-facing materials. The focus on forecasting cycles and operational indicators signals work that connects strategy to how a SaaS business is actually measured and managed.
For someone building a SaaS career, the role offers a practical view into how product and go-to-market narratives translate into valuation, diligence, and investment theses. Exposure to cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Product, and Legal mirrors how SaaS decisions are made when data, risk, and roadmap trade-offs intersect. Experience producing metric reports and improving planning processes can transfer into strategy, finance, or operations tracks inside SaaS companies where recurring revenue performance is continuously monitored.
This position is best suited to candidates who enjoy analytical work that blends structured modeling with qualitative judgment about markets and competitors. It fits those who want early experience communicating insights to senior stakeholders and who are comfortable coordinating across teams to gather inputs for time-bound decisions. It will resonate with professionals aiming to understand SaaS growth levers through the lens of corporate strategy rather than day-to-day execution alone.
The section above is editorial commentary from The SaaS Jobs, provided to help SaaS professionals understand the role in a broader industry context.
Job Description
Intern - Corporate Development
Location: Remote - US
Employment Type: Internship (Full-Time)
Program Duration: June 8, 2026 to August 14, 2026
Summary
OneStream is seeking motivated candidates for its 2026 internship program. Interns will gain hands-on experience, collaborate with professionals, and work on impactful projects in a fast-paced environment. Our internship is intended for rising seniors and graduate students enrolled in a degree-seeking program, with graduation expected after the internship program concludes. If you're eager to learn and ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.
This summer, the Corporate Development Intern will assist with monthly forecast cycles driving the usage of financial and operational KPIs through financial reporting, analysis, and business-driven insights. The Intern will leverage tools such as OneStream as well as MS Office and collaborate with cross-functional teams to produce key metric reports and drive process improvements. Contributions will deliver actionable insights that support the company's planning processes to achieve the overall company strategy.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify industry trends, potential acquisition targets, and partnership opportunities.
- Support financial modeling and valuation analyses for potential M&A and/or venture investments and strategic initiatives.
- Assist in building business cases and presentations for executive decision-making.
- Participate in due diligence processes, including data analysis, financial review, and coordination with cross-functional teams (Finance, Product, Legal, etc.).
- Track and analyze key performance indicators for portfolio companies and strategic projects.
- Prepare summaries, reports, and updates for senior leadership and the corporate development team.
- Contribute to strategic planning initiatives and other special projects as needed.
Required Education and Experience
- Currently pursuing an MBA with a concentration in Finance (or related field) preferred
Preferred Education and Experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong analytical, financial modeling, and quantitative skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and ideally experience with financial databases
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- A strong interest in technology, software, and corporate strategy.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
- Prior experience in investment banking, venture capital, consulting, or technology firms is a plus.
Who We Are
OneStream is how today’s Finance teams can go beyond just reporting on the past and Take Finance Further™ by steering the business to the future. It’s the only enterprise finance platform that unifies financial and operational data, embeds AI for better decisions and productivity, and empowers the CFO to become a critical driver of business strategy and execution. Our vision is to be the operating system for modern finance, digitizing core financial functions and empowering the CFO to become a critical driver of business strategy. To learn more visit www.onestream.com.
Why Join The OneStream Team
- Transparency around corporate structure, salary, and benefits
- Core value of customer success
- Variety of project work (not industry-specific)
- Strong culture and camaraderie
- Multiple training opportunities
All candidates must be legally authorized to work for any company in the country where this position is located without sponsorship.
OneStream is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
