Summer (Analyst) - Private Equity & Clean Energy

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Job summary

An established industry player is looking for enthusiastic students to join their Summer Analyst program in London. This unique opportunity allows candidates to gain hands-on experience in the private equity and clean energy sectors. Participants will work closely with teams on live transactions, contributing to financial modeling, market research, and due diligence efforts. The collaborative environment fosters teamwork and mutual support, making it an ideal setting for those eager to learn and grow in the asset management field. If you have a strong academic background and a passion for finance, this role is a perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be undergraduate students (2nd to 4th year) or recent MBA graduates.
• Strong interest in asset management or private equity is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support live transactions by working with the deal team.
• Assist in preparing financial models and conducting market analysis.
• Perform valuation analysis using comparable companies.

Skills

Quantitative Analysis

Qualitative Analysis

Interpersonal Skills

Financial Modelling

Market Research

Attention to Detail

Education

Undergraduate Degree

MBA

Tools

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

Job description

Job Description

Role: Summer (Analyst)

Location: London

Contract Type: Full-time (Fixed Term)

Duration: 12 weeks (June to September 2025)

Application deadline: 9 May 2025

Eligibility: Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK

About Capital Dynamics:

Capital Dynamics is an independent global asset management firm focusing on private assets, including Private equity (primaries, secondaries, and direct investments) and Clean Energy.

Established in 1988, the Firm has extensive knowledge and experience developing solutions tailored to meet the exacting needs of a diverse and global client base of institutional and private wealth investors. Capital Dynamics oversees more than USD 15 billion in assets under management and advisement and employs approximately 150 professionals globally across 13 offices in Europe, North America, and Asia.

Capital Dynamics is a recognized industry leader in responsible investment, receiving top marks (Five Stars) from PRI across all categories and investment strategies, as well as achieving strong results in GRESB benchmarking for its clean energy strategy.

The Opportunity:

Capital Dynamics is seeking students with excellent quantitative, qualitative, and interpersonal skills to join our Summer program in our London office. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work for one of the following teams: Clean Energy, Private Equity - Co-Investment, and Private Equity - Secondaries.

Private Equity:

The Capital Dynamics summer program offers intellectually curious students a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience working across the private equity/asset industry.

The Private Equity Analysts will gain exposure to a wide array of industries and capital structures and become familiar with various private equity funds and investment strategies.

You will work in a team environment to target and perform due diligence, including financial modelling and preparation of investment memoranda, on opportunities across the Private Equity team’s co-investment and secondaries transactions.

Clean Energy:

The Clean Energy team makes direct equity investments in renewable energy projects from late-stage development to commercial operations. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to understand the sector broadly while supporting live transactions.

Capital Dynamics values a collaborative work environment where teamwork and mutual support are encouraged across all levels and departments.

We seek candidates with a strong academic record, outstanding quantitative and writing skills, and a positive, team-oriented attitude to contribute effectively to our dynamic environment.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Gain understanding of the private equity or clean energy sector and key value drivers.
• Support live transactions by working with the deal team.
• Assist in preparing financial models, including in-depth financial analysis to calculate project returns.
• Contribute to the financial analysis sections of investment papers for the investment committee.
• Support due diligence during acquisitions.
• Conduct market research and analysis to support investment decisions.
• Perform valuation analysis using comparable companies and precedent transactions.

Education and Qualifications:

• Undergraduate (2nd to 4th year) students or recent MBA graduates.
• Strong interest in asset management or private equity.
• Proven analytical skills, including financial modelling.
• Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Attention to detail and proofreading skills.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.

Language Skills:

• Fluent in English with excellent writing skills.
• Proficiency in additional languages such as German, Italian, French, Spanish, Japanese, or Korean is advantageous but not essential.

Additional Information:

Capital Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage those with any conditions or differences requiring adjustments to apply. Please inform our recruitment team if you need any accommodations during the application or employment process.