About the Role
We are seeking a highly organised, analytical, and commercially curious intern to support our investment pipeline and strategic research activities. This role offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in private equity, corporate finance, M&A, or investment strategy by working on live investment opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and update the live investment pipeline tracker.
- Track the status of opportunities, valuations, key risks, and agreed next actions.
- Ensure investment data is accurate, organised, and up to date.
- Conduct first-pass desk research on new investment opportunities.
- Analyse company financial performance, ownership structures, and business models.
- Assess competitive positioning and identify relevant industry trends.
- Monitor recent company and sector news.
- Attend key investment and stakeholder meetings or work from meeting debriefs.
- Produce concise, structured meeting summaries and action logs.
- Capture key investment themes and insights for future reference.
- Prepare first drafts of presentations and briefing papers for internal discussions.
- Organise information into clear, decision-ready formats.
- Support ad hoc strategic analysis as required.
- Produce competitive landscape and sector briefings.
- Research market dynamics, industry trends, and comparable businesses.
- Support wider strategic and commercial projects on an ad hoc basis.
Requirements
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and research skills.
- Comfortable working with Excel, PowerPoint, and online research tools.
- Excellent written communicator, able to summarise complex information clearly.
- Commercially curious with a genuine interest in investing, M&A, private equity, or corporate strategy.
- Able to manage multiple tasks and work independently.
- Studying (or recently graduated in) Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Previous internship or project experience involving financial analysis, consulting, research, or investment.
- Familiarity with company financial statements and basic valuation concepts is advantageous, but not essential.
Skills
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Online research tools
- Financial analysis
- Consulting
- Research
- Investment
- Company financial statements
- Basic valuation concepts
Work Type
- Full-time
- Part-time
Experience Level
- Internship
Education Level
- Degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, Engineering, or related discipline
Benefits
- Exposure to live investment opportunities and deal evaluation.
- Experience supporting investment pipeline management and strategic decision-making.
- Development of commercial research and analytical skills.
- Practical experience creating materials used in investment discussions.
- Mentorship and insight into private equity and investment strategy.
