2026 Summer MBA Associate

About Tidal Partners

Tidal Partners is a next-generation M&A strategic advisory firm that is changing the norm for investment banking career development. Career paths are not one-size-fits-all. That's why we've built unique talent pathways that provide differentiated development opportunities for our bankers and enable us to grow our team with the best people possible.

The Tidal Experience

Tidal Partners combines best in class M&A experience with a unique approach to the analyst/associate program. At Tidal, you will work on interesting, high-profile and industry-defining transactions with some of the leading innovators in the technology industry. The Tidal Summer Associate Experience provides tailored and unique opportunities that will prepare you for the next phase of your career.

Investment Banking 2026 Summer Associate

We are looking for students who have:

• Quantitative and qualitative analytical abilities to think about the strategic issues impacting our clients
• Effective communication skills and a collaborative team mentality
• Ability to take ownership of projects
• A growth-oriented mindset

The internship will be based in Palo Alto and is expected to be 8-12 weeks with formal start and end dates to be determined. 

We are currently accepting First Year MBA Students (Class of 2027) for the 2026 Summer Associate Position. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Salary

It is expected that the annual pro-rated base salary for the Summer Associate role is in the range of $175,000-$225,000.