Private Equity Intern Analyst | Winter 2027

Dawson Partners Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Dawson Partners Inc. in Toronto is seeking a Private Equity Intern Analyst for Capital Management for Winter 2027. The role supports investor relations, market research, and fundraising materials, with exposure to DSLPs and private equity portfolio liquidity initiatives.

Ideal candidates will be completing their senior year in 2028 with a degree in Business Administration, Commerce or Economics and demonstrate leadership, strong finance foundations, and advanced Excel/PowerPoint skills.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation of finance and accounting knowledge.
• Self-motivated with a passion for investing.
• Excellent presentation skills and ability to communicate succinctly.

Responsibilities

• Assist with investor due diligence requests and market research.
• Help prepare investor and marketing materials for LPs.
• Support the investor relations process and logistics for meetings.

Skills

Financial knowledge

Presentation skills

Attention to detail

Initiative

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Finance/Business/Economics background

Leadership experience

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Private Equity Intern Analyst (Capital Management - Winter 2027)

Dawson Partners (“Dawson”), based in Toronto, is a fast-growing private equity firm focused on accelerating liquidity on private equity portfolios through structured solutions. Dawson seeks to provide customized and flexible liquidity solutions for private equity investors through the use of structured solutions with existing investors or outright purchases of portfolios which are subsequently structured into different securities. Dawson currently has over $27.0B assets under management.

Dawson is looking for diverse, energetic, and dynamic individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance, entrepreneurial environment. Ideal candidates will be completing their senior year in 2028 with a degree in Business Administration, Commerce or Economics and have a demonstrated track record of curricular and extracurricular excellence.

Capital Management Job Responsibilities:

• Assisting with investor due diligence requests, conducting market research, helping with investor and marketing materials for LPs, and assisting with the investor relations process
• Executing detailed research and analysis to assist in new LP origination and other strategic initiatives
• Assisting with the logistics for various investor meetings and events
• Collaborating with other Dawson professionals to strengthen relationships with Dawson LPs
• Helping to maintain the data integrity of internal systems and infrastructure, including CRM, databases, and data rooms
• Assisting in the preparation of fundraising offering materials and select quarterly reporting materials
• Assisting the CM team with other ad hoc projects and initiatives as required

Education/Certification:

• Expected graduation in 2027 (or 2028)
• Exceptional academic record
• Extracurricular leadership experience

What You Bring

• Self-motivated with a passion for investing
• Strong foundationof finance and accounting knowledge
• Possesses initiative and entrepreneurial spirit
• Strong presentation skills and ability to communicate succinctly
• Excellent attention to detail
• Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint skills

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At Dawson Partners, we are committed to being a truly diverse firm and fostering an inclusive and supportive culture. Employing a talented, diverse and inclusive workforce is more than just an obligation; it is a critical component of our growth aspirations and a competitive advantage for our Firm.

In addition, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience where all candidates are valued, respected and supported.

If you require an accommodation for any part of the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms, etc.), please let us know, so that we will work with you to meet your needs.

For additional information on Dawson Partners, please visit our website at www.dawsonpartners.com