Summer Intern 2027-Private Capital Real Assets & Sustainability

CF Private Equity UK Limited; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 20,088 - 26,784; Full time

Job summary

CF Private Equity invites a 2027 Summer Intern to join the Real Assets & Sustainability investment team in Norwalk, CT. The role focuses on supporting the investment due diligence process, conducting market research, and aiding deal execution. Potential conversion to a full-time position after graduation.

Ideal candidates are rising seniors with relevant coursework, strong GPA, and a demonstrated interest in real assets and sustainability strategies. The internship is based in Norwalk, CT.

Qualifications

• Rising seniors (class of 2028) with a strong GPA.
• 1+ years of relevant coursework (Accounting, Finance, Business Management).
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel for quantitative work.
• Ability to work independently and within a team to achieve goals.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Investment due diligence support: participate in diligence calls, gather data, and prepare memos/presentations.
• Perform market research and analysis to identify opportunities in real assets and sustainability sectors.
• Collaborate with CF Private Equity investment teams to support deal execution and decision-making.
• Maintain accurate records of investments, documents, and correspondence.
• Handle special projects as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independent work

Education

Accounting, Finance, or Business-related coursework

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Summer Intern 2027-Private Capital Real Assets & Sustainability

Norwalk, CT, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1129

Summer Intern 2027-Private Capital Real Assets and Sustainability Investments

CF Private Equity (Norwalk, United States)

Description

CF Private Equity Overview:

CF Private Equity empowers pension funds, endowments, foundations, family offices, investment advisors, and other sophisticated investors to diversify their portfolios with private investments. We combine the scale of a leading global asset manager with the nimble flexibility of a focused boutique, offering access to many of the world’s leading managers in buyouts and growth equity, venture capital, and real assets and sustainability strategies.

Our global portfolios are constructed with a diversified mix of primaries, secondaries, and co-investments, with a focus on smaller and growing companies backed by sector and geographic specialist general partners. We also provide direct investing opportunities through secondaries and co-investing programs that provide dedicated exposure to select private companies. Our highly experienced investors reflect Commonfund’s commitment to investment performance and its decades-long commitment to the values of trust, transparency, and ethical behavior.

Our professional staff of 60 serves over 800 investors including mission-based organizations and pension plans. Stewardship is our priority and we have managed over $25.4 billion of private capital commitments since inception.

Real Assets & Sustainability (RAS) Team Description:

The Real Assets & Sustainability team invests out of CF Private Equity’s Sustainability and Natural Resources programs with $3.5B+ raised since inception.

The Sustainability programs are designed to seek standalone private equity investment returns while intending to report on measurable environmental benefits. We focus on companies, operating platforms, and other investments across a diversified set of sustainable themes such as: (a) renewable energy; (b) food, agriculture and water; and (c) resource efficiency.

The Natural Resources programs generally invest in energy, power generation and other physical infrastructure, agriculture, and mining as well as select services across these sectors.

Position Description:

We are currently seeking candidates for a 10-week internship position starting in the summer of 2027. The position would be within CF Private Equity’s Real Assets and Sustainability investment team, with consideration for converting the individual into a full-time employee upon graduation.

This position is based in our Norwalk, CT office.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Investment due diligence support: Support the investment due diligence process by participating in investment diligence calls, gathering and synthesizing data and information for investment analysis, and assisting the team in preparing memos and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct research and analysis: Perform comprehensive market research and analysis to identify and assess potential investment opportunities in the real assets & sustainability markets. Monitor industry news, research reports, and regulatory changes to provide valuable insights to the team.
• Team collaboration: Work closely with investment professionals and other CF Private Equity investment teams to support deal execution and investment decision-making. Collaborate with colleagues to share information, insights, and best practices.
• Data management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of investment transactions, documents, and correspondence.
• Special projects as assigned

Requirements

• Summer 2027 rising seniors (current juniors) with a strong GPA expecting to graduate Summer 2028
• 1+ years of relevant course work (Accounting, Finance, Business Management, etc.)
• Strong analytical skills, including use of Microsoft Office Excel for quantitative analysis
• Ability to complete assignments independently and on a timely basis
• Ability to work as part of a team to accomplish broader goals and objectives
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities
• Strong professional interest in real assets, natural resources, and/or environmental sustainability