Summer Intern

Cpc Llc; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

CPC invites rising sophomores and juniors to participate in an 8-week internship program designed to immerse you in investment analysis, operating company improvement, and strategic initiatives. You will develop detailed Excel analyses, work on cross-team projects, and present findings to CPC leadership and management.

You will gain practical knowledge of finance concepts, observe board meetings, and build a foundation for future employment within CPC while collaborating with talented teams.

Qualifications

• Sophomore or junior with a 3.75+ GPA and two finance/economics/business courses completed before start.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed Excel analyses to support investment decisions and continuous improvement.
• Work on a project with investment team and Excellence Group, and present output to CPC leadership.
• Build working knowledge of finance concepts from real-world perspective.
• Observe a board meeting with an operating company.
• Lay groundwork for future employment with CPC.

Skills

Team player

Analytical skills

Adaptability

Education

Finance/economics/business courses

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

CPC Overview:

CPC makes long-term investments and is organized as a company, not around funds like traditional Private Equity firms. This structure enables CPC to implement what it believes to be the best strategies to create defensible, long-term value―aligning the incentives of shareholders, management, and all stakeholders in CPC’s businesses. Sustainable competitive advantage derives from long-term investments in innovation, workforce development, the adoption of new technologies, and supply chain improvements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Our 8-week program kicks off with a 5-day orientation designed to familiarize summer interns with CPC, its operating companies, the team, and relevant concepts that will be used throughout the internship.

• Develop detailed Excel analyses to support the investment decision process and continuous improvement.
• Work on a project with both the investment team and Excellence Group, which focuses on operating company continuous improvement and Five Key Battles™ support, and present the output to CPC leadership and operating company management (sponsorship platform project).
• Develop an in-depth working knowledge of relevant financial concepts and theory from a real‑world perspective, bridging the gap between academic coursework and practice.
• Listen in and observe a board meeting with an existing operating company.
• Establish a foundation of knowledge and experience for future employment.

The Right Candidate Will Possess:

• Intellectual curiosity about business strategies and investing
• Team player mentality with a selfless work ethic and a well‑rounded personality
• Superior judgment, excellent analytical, quantitative, and interpretative skills
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative work environment
• Adaptability, flexibility, and resilience
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Goal‑oriented, demonstrating leadership attributes
• Strong presence and interpersonal skills
• Maturity, honesty, and integrity

A sophomore or junior with at least a 3.75 GPA who has completed at least two courses in finance, accounting, economics, or business management prior to the start of the program.

Application Due Date:

November 10th, 2026.

Virtual interviews will take place in mid-November, followed by in-person interviews in late November to early December.