Secondaries & Primaries Intern - July 2027 / Frankfurt (M/F)

ARDIAN Germany GmbH; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 11.000 - 16.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ardian Germany GmbH in Frankfurt invites you to join the Secondaries & Primaries team as an internship student. You will work with deal teams on Private Equity Secondary and Primary transactions, supporting due diligence, valuation, and the creation of investment committee papers.

Responsibilities include building financial models, preparing presentations, and monitoring investments. Fluency in German and English and prior related internships are highly valued.

Qualifikationen

• Outstanding academic qualifications from a leading business school or university.
• Internship experience in M&A, strategy consulting, leveraged finance or private equity.
• Strong analytical capabilities for validating markets and business models.
• Motivation and ability to work with international teams.
• Professional in German and English.

Aufgaben

• Support due diligence processes for Private Equity transactions, including valuation.
• Draft investment committee papers for funds and portfolio companies.
• Prepare financial models and presentations independently.
• Monitor and value existing investments and performances.
• Create presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Academic excellence

M&A internships

Strategy consulting internships

Private equity internships

Analytical skills

International teamwork

Bilingual: German & English

Jobbeschreibung

Department : Secondaries & Primaries Location : Frankfurt Contract : Internship Duration : 3-6 months Start date : July 2027

The role

Fully integrated team member in deal teams for Private Equity Secondary and Primary transactions Support of due diligence processes, including valuation of investment opportunities and drafting of investment committee papers for the respective funds and companies Independent preparation of financial models and presentations Monitoring and valuation of existing investments Preparation of presentations for internal and external use

Required skills / profile

• Outstanding academic qualifications from a leading business school or university
• Relevant prior internships in related fields (e.g. M&A, Strategy Consulting, Leveraged Finance, Private Equity)
• Very strong analytic capabilities with respect to validating markets and business models
• Outstanding motivation and willingness to work with international teams
• Professional in German and English

About the Team

Since 1999, the multicultural Private Equity Fund of Funds team composed of 90 investment professionals has developed an unrivalled network and secured preferential positioning to acquire stakes in high-quality private equity and infrastructure funds from institutional investors. The team currently manages $67bn of assets under management.

Ardian is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to our employees, applicants and candidates based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disabilities, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, genetic information, ancestry, marital status as a victim of domestic violence, pregnancy or child birth (including breastfeeding) or any other class protected by federal, state or local laws. It is our policy to comply with all applicable laws governing employment practices and not to discriminate on the basis of any unlawful criteria. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of your employment including, but not limited to, hiring, placement and promotion.

At ARDIAN, we are proud of our diverse culture. As a forward thinking organization, we recognize that having people from different backgrounds brings innovation and excellence. Therefore, a diverse and inclusive environment is key to our business success.

ABOUT ARDIAN

In a world of constant evolution, Ardian stands out for its ability to anticipate, adapt, and turn challenges into opportunities. As a global, diversified private markets firm with 22 offices and more than 350 investment professionals worldwide, we provide investment and customized solutions that reflect new economic dynamics and help our clients remain resilient in a changing world. We deliver multi-local expertise and long-term performance for our investors and partners as well as shared value for the broader society. Since Ardian's inception in 1996, our pioneering approach to diversification and our ability to offer tailor-made solutions at scale have remained the heart of our strategy. Through commitment, knowledge and technology, we bring lasting value to our companies and contribute positively to the whole industry. Ardian currently manages or advises $200bn for more than 1,920 clients worldwide across Private Equity, Real Assets, and Credit. Ardian. Mastering change for lasting value. ardian.com