Private Equity Internship Dusseldorf

Fsgroningen; Düsseldorf; On-site; EUR 12,276; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary (EUR 1,100/month)

Free lunch

Free access to gym

Job summary

A private equity firm located in Düsseldorf is seeking a full-time intern for its buy-out team. This role offers an opportunity to gain comprehensive insights into the investment process over five months, supporting investment phases, conducting due diligence, and engaging in strategic meetings. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree, be pursuing a Master's, and possess strong analytical and communication skills, with prior experience in relevant fields preferred. A competitive salary of EUR 1,100 per month and a dynamic working environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Bachelor's degree and currently studying Master's in Business, Finance, or related fields.
• Experience in Investment Banking, M&A, or Private Equity preferred.
• Must be comfortable working with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Support the buy‑out team throughout all investment phases.
• Source and evaluate potential investment opportunities.
• Conduct detailed due diligence on financial and strategic levels.
• Develop financial models to support investment strategies.
• Participate in meetings with entrepreneurs and industry experts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Proactive attitude

Fluency in German

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor's degree

Currently studying Master's

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Do you want to step into the exciting world of Private equity? This is your chance!

Holland Capital, an independent private equity firm with a focus on the Benelux & German mid-market, is looking for a full-time intern to join its buy‑out team. Within 5 months, you will familiarise yourself with all aspects of the investment process to ramp up all skills related to PE investing.

About your role

Support the buy‑out team in all phases of the investment process

Source attractive investment opportunities and screen inbound deal‑flow

Perform in‑depth due diligence on commercial, strategic and financial level

Build financial models that support our investment thesis

Acquire expertise through extensive market research in themes of interest within our target sectors and markets

Actively participate in meetings with inspiring founders and managers

We are looking for

Fit with the lower mid‑market and natural ability to connect with entrepreneurs

Analytical, charismatic and pragmatic person with a proactive attitude

Strong communication skills to articulate and underpin concepts, propositions and theses, both verbal and written

Outstanding academic track record, at least completion of Bachelor and currently studying Masters (Business, Finance, Investments, Accounting, Econometrics, Engineering etc.)

Preferably internship experience in Investment Banking, M&A, Private Equity, or (strategy) consulting

Comfortable with Microsoft (Excel/PowerPoint)

Fluency in German and English

About us

Private equity firm founded in 1981, based in Amsterdam and Düsseldorf

Invested in 150+ companies and AUM of EUR 270m

Sector‑specialised teams for healthcare and technology and stage‑specialised teams for buy‑out and venture

Strong reputation, good track record and an extensive network of leading entrepreneurs, investors and industry‑experts

Fun and entrepreneurial team of motivating professionals with diverse backgrounds

Value creation through hands‑on support, cooperation and extensive expertise in technology and healthcare

Might know us from (former) investments in Wortell, Qsight IT, Defibrion, AMP, Mauritskliniek, Eshgro and Magnus

What do we offer

Ability to gain insights and experience in an entrepreneurial setting

A fast‑paced working environment with challenges which let you grow day by day

Experience all phases of a deal process due to our high deal volumes

Competitive salary (EUR 1.100 / month)

Work with and learn from a highly experienced team

Delicious lunch and free access to our gym

Passionate about PE, entrepreneurship, and a fast‑paced working environment? Please send us your application (short motivation and CV) via email ([e-mail]) or contact [phone].

These requirements give an indication of the profile we are looking for in this position. Research shows that mainly male candidates apply at a 60% match and women at a 100% match. Do you not meet all the requirements but do you think this is the position for you?