Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth. McLarty Associates is seeking a bright, resourceful individual for a paid, fall internship/graduate fellowship to support our Brazil and Southern Cone practice. We are seeking an individual who can commit to working part-time from August through December 2025. Internship/graduate fellowship responsibilities generally include: + conducting extensive research on public policy, international, and business issues + writing memos, compiling biographies, preparing presentations + monitoring regional news outlets + attending and reporting on speeches, panel discussions, and policy forums of interest to the firm and clients + assisting professional staff with general office and administrative support + other duties as assigned Position Requirements: We are seeking individuals who are: + accomplished researchers + excellent writers + exceptionally organized with an independent and creative nature + strong critical thinkers + inclined to take initiative and anticipate the needs of the team + attentive to details + able to operate in a fast-paced work environment while maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality + able to remain poised under pressure and juggle multiple projects at a time + proficient with PowerPoint, Excel, Office 365, and other business applications and social media platforms. Ideal candidates for this position should also: + understand international politics, economics, trade, technology, and government relations. + Relevant Bachelor's degree. Master's degree degree a plus. + Applicants should also have a robust background, demonstrated interest, and/or experience living or studying in Latin America, with preference for experience in Brazil and/or Argentina. + Applicants must be fluent in either Portuguese or Spanish, preferably both. + Preferred candidates will also have experience researching in Portuguese, Spanish, and English, and have exceptional English writing skills. + Please note that this role requires permanent authorization to work in the U.S. (i.e. U.S. citizen or permanent resident). Intern and full-time University Associate roles are not eligible for U.S. immigration sponsorship, work visa or any other temporary work authorization (i.e. OPT, CPT). The hourly pay rate for this position is $18. This position is not benefits eligible. Ankura is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters, if you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, submit an online application, or participate in an interview/assessment, please email accommodations@ankura.com or call toll-free +1.312-583-2122. This email and phone number are created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues unrelated to a disability, will not receive a response. Ankura Consulting Group, LLC is an independent global expert services and advisory firm that delivers services and end-to-end solutions to help clients at critical inflection points related to conflict, crisis, performance, risk, strategy, and transformation. The Ankura team consists of more than 2000 professionals serving 3,000+ clients across 55 countries who are leaders in their respective fields and areas of expertise. Collaborative Lateral Thinking That Deliversᵀᴹ, hard-earned experience, expertise, and multidisciplinary capabilities drive results and Ankura is unrivalled in its ability to assist clients to Protect, Create, and Recover Valueᵀᴹ. For more information, please visit, ankura.com.