Business Development Intern - Fall/Winter 2026 - Spring 2027

Auldbrass Partners; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Auldbrass Partners in New York is seeking a Business Development Intern for Fall/Winter 2026. This paid, in‑person, part‑time role (2 days per week, ~8–10 hours weekly, $25/hour) offers hands‑on exposure to private equity and venture capital business development.

The program runs Fall 2026 to March 2027, with end date flexible based on your schedule. You’ll identify prospects, research industry trends, assist with meetings, and help maintain the CRM, gaining real exposure to investor relations

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree with a strong academic record.
• Interest in business development, private equity, venture capital, or corporate finance.
• Prior business development, startup, or internship experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite.
• Energetic, resourceful, and comfortable doing outbound research and outreach.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research prospective GPs, fund managers, and intermediaries within target sectors (including software, healthcare) and across the venture capital, private equity, and secondaries landscape.
• Compile research reports and analysis on target sectors and industry trends.
• Support scheduling of virtual and in-person meetings and assist with meeting preparation and follow‑up.
• Help maintain an accurate, organized CRM portal, including contact information and documentation of client communications.
• Assist with business development and investor relations projects on an as‑needed basis.

Skills

Strong communication

Microsoft Suite

Outbound research/outreach

Education

Bachelor’s degree pursuit

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Business Development Intern – Fall/Winter 2026

Overview

Founded in 2011 as a spin-out from Citigroup, Auldbrass Partners is a 100% employee-owned firm specializing in private equity investments. Over their careers, our principals have completed over $3.8 billion in secondaries transactions. Our firm is focused on executing a specialized private equity strategy by taking equity positions in excellent companies with strong, sustainable growth and resilience, ensuring they are well-positioned to achieve liquidity in the near term.

Join Our Team as a Business Development Intern

Auldbrass Partners is excited to welcome a motivated and energetic Business Development Intern to join our team for the Fall/Winter semester. This paid, in-person, part-time role (2 days per week, approximately 8–10 hours weekly, $25/hour) is based out of our New York office and offers hands‑on exposure to business development within private equity and venture capital. This opportunity is expected to run during the Fall of 2026 through the end of March 2027; however, the end date is flexible depending on your schedule.

What You’ll Do

• Identify and research prospective GPs, fund managers, and intermediaries within target sectors (including software, healthcare) and across the venture capital, private equity, and secondaries landscape.
• Compile research reports and analysis on target sectors and industry trends.
• Support scheduling of virtual and in-person meetings and assist with meeting preparation and follow‑up.
• Help maintain an accurate, organized CRM portal, including contact information and documentation of client communications.
• Assist with business development and investor relations projects on an as‑needed basis.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking resourceful, outgoing, highly communicative students with a passion for finance. If you’re eager to learn, thrive in a fast‑paced, transaction‑oriented environment, and enjoy research and outreach, we encourage you to apply.

Ideal Candidates Will Have

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree with a strong academic record
• A significant interest in business development, private equity, venture capital, or corporate finance.
• Prior business development, startup, or internship experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite.
• Energetic, resourceful, and comfortable doing outbound research and outreach.

Please reach out to us via email at [e-mail] with any questions about this posting.

Auldbrass Partners, LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.