Private Equity Investor Relations Internship - Access Capital Partners (6 months)

Access Capital Partners; Paris; On-site; EUR 10,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6-month internship

Job summary

Access Capital Partners Group in Paris seeks an Investor Relations Intern to join its Buy-Out Investor Relations team and support fundraising, investor servicing and marketing initiatives.

The role involves preparing investor materials, assisting due diligence, and contributing to AI-enabled tools to streamline IR processes. Start date January 2027, duration six months, with a strong emphasis on English and French communication.

Qualifications

• Currently undertaking a gap year or completing the final year of study.
• Previous internship experience in related fields is preferred.
• Strong interest in private assets, finance and AI applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English and French.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and enhance investor presentations with track record analyses and portfolio data.
• Support prospective investors through due diligence and data room management.
• Contribute to RFPs and investor documentation.
• Conduct market research and quantitative analyses for fundraising support.
• Prepare marketing materials for prospective investors, including teasers and PPMs.
• Coordinate with Investment teams to respond to investor queries and develop AI tools.

Skills

French language proficiency

English language proficiency

Private equity interest

Analytical skills

AI interest

Microsoft Office

Team player

Proactive

Education

Final year of studies

Gap year

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

-- FLUENCY IN FRENCH IS MANDATORY FOR THIS OFFER --

FIRM OVERVIEW

Founded in 1998, Access Capital Partners is an independent European asset manager and adviser with €15.8 billion in assets under management. The Firm invests across private equity and infrastructure, with offices in Paris, London, Brussels, Helsinki, Munich and Luxembourg.

Within private equity, Access invests in the buy-out market through primary and secondary fund investments, as well as direct co-investments. Since inception, the Firm has developed deep expertise in the European small-cap buy-out segment and has established itself as a leading investor in the space, with longstanding relationships across both established and emerging managers.

Access has a team of 100 professionals across Investment, Middle Office, Investor Relations, ESG & Sustainability, Legal & Operations, and Compliance. The Firm provides investors with access to its strategies through both commingled funds and separately managed accounts.

Access benefits from a diversified and well-established investor base of approximately 350 institutional and private investors across Europe and the US, including pension funds, insurance companies, asset managers, foundations and family offices.

Convinced that ESG factors are integral to sustainable long-term performance, Access has incorporated extra-financial considerations throughout its investment process since 2007.

THE ROLE

We are seeking an Investor Relations Intern to join our dedicated Buy-Out Investor Relations team and contribute to a broad range of fundraising, investor servicing and marketing initiatives.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and enhancing investor presentations, both in terms of content and format, including track record analyses, performance data, portfolio analyses, investment pipeline updates and case studies
• Supporting prospective investors throughout their due diligence process, including the preparation of Due Diligence Questionnaires (DDQs), data room management and responses to ad-hoc requests
• Contributing to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and other investor documentation
• Conducting market research, benchmarking and quantitative analyses to support fundraising and investor communications
• Preparing marketing and fundraising materials for prospective investors, including teasers, pitch materials and Private Placement Memoranda (PPMs)
• Coordinating with Investment and support teams to gather information and respond to investor queries
• Contributing to the development of AI-enabled tools and automation initiatives to streamline Investor Relations processes and improve the team's efficiency

Duration: 6 months

Start date: January 2027

PROFILE

The ideal candidate would need to have the following skills and qualifications:

• Currently undertaking a gap year or completing the final year of study
• Previous internship experience in private equity, strategy consulting, transaction services or a related field preferred
• Strong interest in and understanding of private assets and finance
• Curiosity about AI and its practical applications, with an interest in using new tools to improve efficiency and ways of working
• Excellent analytical skills, with strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and French
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Proactive, self-motivated and hands-on, with the ability to take ownership of assigned tasks
• A collaborative mindset, strong team spirit and a high level of integrity
• Available for a six-month internship