Business Development Team 2027 Summer Analyst

Graham Partners; Newtown Square (Delaware County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor guidance

Formal training

Networking events

Job summary

Graham Partners is seeking rising senior undergraduates for a 2027 Private Equity Summer Analyst internship on the Business Development team in Newtown Square, PA. The 10‑week program focuses on sourcing, market research, CRM and pipeline management, and deal origination, with one‑on‑one training in DealCloud CRM, Excel, and PowerPoint.

The role includes formal training, mentorship, and networking with senior investment professionals.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student entering senior year (Class of 2028).
• GPA 3.6+ required.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills essential.
• Willingness to learn and engage with senior investment professionals.

Responsibilities

• Source potential deals and conduct market research.
• Maintain CRM and pipeline management.
• Assist with deal origination activities.
• Participate in live deal work and due diligence.
• Receive mentor-led training on key skills.

Skills

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Eagerness to learn

Education

Undergraduate student (Class of 2028)

GPA 3.6+

Tools

DealCloud CRM

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Your Role & Responsibilities:

Graham Partners is seeking talented rising Senior (class of 2028) college students for our 2027 Private Equity Summer Analyst program on the Business Development Team . This 10-week internship is a unique opportunity for extremely motivated undergraduate students to gain experience in private equity business development, including sourcing, market research, CRM and pipeline management, and deal origination activities. The Business Development (BD) Summer Analyst is paired with a full-time BD team member who provides one-on-one training in DealCloud CRM, target research, professional writing, Excel and PowerPoint, and other critical skills for success in origination. Prior exposure to DealCloud or other CRM platforms is a plus. This program is designed to develop future business development professionals and build a career path within Business Development specifically; it is not a rotational program or a gateway into the Investment Team**. ** Internship Video

In addition to mentor training and live deal work, Summer Analysts will receive significant formal training:

• Training the Street (TTS) financial modelling program (~35 hours)
• Financial accounting course with university professor (~20 hours)
• Scheduled Learning Series with Graham Partners Founder and Managing Principals, Portfolio Company CEOs, Third Party Diligence Providers, and Financing Groups (~30 hours)
• Investment Theme Project (identify and present a potential new area of investment)
• Case Studies (analyze key investment highlights and diligence areas)
• One-on-one networking opportunities with senior investment professionals

We seek top-tier talent with the following qualifications:

• A proven ability to thrive in a team setting
• Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills
• Eagerness to learn and interact with senior investment professionals
• Exceptional academic credentials and demonstrated track record of accomplishment (3.6 + GPA)
• Excel and PowerPoint experience preferred but not required (training provided during program)

NOTE : Due to the volume of requests, as a firm, we are unable to accommodate recruiting conversations outside of our formal interview process. Please direct any application process questions to Referrals. We kindly ask that you refrain from contacting individual team members unless you have an existing relationship. Thank you for your understanding.