Private Equity Buyout Intern – London

Ardian; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardian’s London Buyout team offers an analyst internship to assist in sourcing, analysis and execution of investments. You will collect and analyse information on target companies, develop models and participate in meetings with industry experts and management teams.

Strong commercial understanding of Private Equity and knowledge of LBO modelling are valued, as is proficiency in Excel/PowerPoint. A degree from a leading university with a 2:1 and English fluency are required.

Qualifications

• Degree completed or due to complete from a leading university.
• Minimum 2:1 or equivalent.
• At least one previous internship in PE fund, M&A team of a leading investment bank, Transaction Services or leading strategy consulting.
• English native or fluent.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyse information on target companies, competitors and sectors, and prepare materials for meetings.
• Participate in assessment of investment opportunities (business analysis, modelling, valuation, comparables).
• Participate in the investment process (draft investment memorandum and due diligence reviews).
• Opportunity to steer the team’s investment thesis by writing a sector paper.

Skills

Private Equity

LBO modelling

Quantitative analysis

Qualitative analysis

Interpersonal skills

Rigour

Financial statement analysis

Valuation techniques

Education

Degree from leading university

Minimum 2:1

English fluency

Previous internship in PE / M&A / strategy consulting

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Ardian’s London Buyout team offers an analyst internship to assist in sourcing, analysis and execution of investments. You will collect and analyse information on target companies, develop models and participate in meetings with industry experts and management teams.

Strong commercial understanding of Private Equity and knowledge of LBO modelling are valued, as is proficiency in Excel/PowerPoint. A degree from a leading university with a 2:1 and English fluency are required.