Private Equity Business Development Intern — Path to Full-Time

K1 Investment Management; Manhattan Beach (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully in-office lunch provided

Potential full-time offer

Job summary

K1 Investment Management in Manhattan Beach, CA seeks a Private Equity Business Development Intern to learn how leading investment prospects are identified and analyzed. You will work with senior team members to understand business models and growth levers, with direct exposure to strategy discussions and deal screening.

The program offers real-world experience in PE analysis, industry research, and outbound outreach, with a potential full-time offer at the end for top performers and daily

Qualifications

• Current Junior-level standing from all majors (rising Senior during Summer 2027).
• High intellectual curiosity and strong people skills.
• Self-starter; ambitious; team-oriented.
• Exemplary communication and relationship skills (verbal and written).
• Entrepreneurial spirit with a positive attitude.
• Preferred (first generation college students are encouraged to apply).

Responsibilities

• Assist with industry and target company research.
• Participate in direct outreach to target companies.
• Shadow calls with target company management and assist in company analysis.
• Support and shadow day-to-day Business Development operations.
• Work within our proprietary systems to assist with data uploading and cleanliness.
• Support current team members in various responsibilities, as assigned.

Skills

Junior-level standing

Strong people skills

Self-starter

Excellent communication

Entrepreneurial spirit

Team-oriented

Job description

K1 Investment Management in Manhattan Beach, CA seeks a Private Equity Business Development Intern to learn how leading investment prospects are identified and analyzed. You will work with senior team members to understand business models and growth levers, with direct exposure to strategy discussions and deal screening.

The program offers real-world experience in PE analysis, industry research, and outbound outreach, with a potential full-time offer at the end for top performers and daily