Churchill Summer Internship, Private Equity & Junior Capital

Churchill Asset Management; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Churchill Asset Management in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a motivated analyst to support underwriting and portfolio analysis for junior capital, equity co-investments, and primary funds. You will prepare memoranda, assist with investment recommendations, and monitor existing investments, collaborating with sponsors and portfolio company executives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or quantitative field is required.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate review of numbers.
• Excellent Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Knowledge of the middle market levered lending market preferred.
• Outstanding interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Proven track record of collaboration in a fast-paced, results-driven team.
• Demonstrated leadership with ability to influence.
• Innovative and creative thinker with the ability to connect ideas.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis to underwrite investment opportunities across junior capital, equity co-investment, and primary funds.
• Assist in the preparation of internal memoranda and other materials used to support investment recommendations and to communicate with internal constituents.
• Assist with monitoring the performance of existing portfolio investments.
• Participate in due diligence meetings with sponsors and portfolio company executives.

Skills

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/quantitative field

Tools

Excel

Job description

• Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis to underwrite investment opportunities across junior capital, equity co-investment, and primary funds.
• Assist in the preparation of internal memoranda and other materials used to support investment recommendations and to communicate with internal constituents.
• Assist with monitoring the performance of existing portfolio investments.
• Participate in due diligence meetings with sponsors and portfolio company executives.

Key Responsibilities And Duties

• Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis to underwrite investment opportunities across junior capital, equity co-investment, and primary funds.
• Assist in the preparation of internal memoranda and other materials used to support investment recommendations and to communicate with internal constituents.
• Assist with monitoring the performance of existing portfolio investments.
• Participate in due diligence meetings with sponsors and portfolio company executives.

Requirements

• Preferred candidate will be a rising Junior or rising Senior (Class of 2028 or 2029) expected to graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Computational Finance, Economics, Accounting or other quantitively focused curriculum
• Strong attention to detail; careful review of facts and figures, quick to identify errors, ensure consistency of information
• Superior Excel and financial modeling skills, with demonstrated ability to express complex ideas in a clear and concise manner
• Knowledge of the middle market levered lending market, customers and competitors strongly preferred
• Outstanding interpersonal and written communication skills, with the ability to synthesize and convey complex business and marketing concepts, effective and strong active listening skills
• Proven track record of success collaborating in a fast-paced, results driven team environment
• Demonstrated leadership skills with an ability to negotiate, influence and gain credibility
• Innovative and creative thinker; ability to make connections among previously unrelated notions, ability to project how potential ideas may play out

Educational Requirements

• High School Preferred

Work Experience

• No Experience Required

Physical Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level

2IC

Base Pay will be $30.00 per hour

Related Skills

Accountability, Adaptability, Business Acumen, Collaboration, Communication, Consultative Communication, Data Analysis, Influence, Market/Industry Dynamics, Problem Solving, Relationship Management

Anticipated Posting End Date

2026-09-23

Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans).

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Company Overview

Churchill, an investment-specialist affiliate of Nuveen (the asset manager of TIAA), provides customized financing solutions to U.S. middle market private equity firms and their portfolio companies across the capital structure. With over $52 billion of committed capital, we provide first lien, unitranche, second lien and mezzanine debt, in addition to equity co-investments, secondary solutions and private equity fund commitments. Churchill has a long history of disciplined investing across multiple economic cycles and our unique origination strategy and investment approach are driven by nearly 200 professionals in New York, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas and Los Angeles. To learn more, visit www.churchillam.com.

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