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DTCP

Intern | Growth Equity (m/f/d)

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$17.75 - $23.50/hr

FSLY), Pipedrive (acquired by Vista Private Equity), LeanIX and Signavio (both acquired by SAP SE). Your Role As an intern, you will join the US Growth Equity team and will have the following ...

DTCP

Intern | Growth Equity (m/f/d)

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$17.75 - $23.50/hr

FSLY), Pipedrive (acquired by Vista Private Equity), LeanIX and Signavio (both acquired by SAP SE). Your Role As an intern, you will join the US Growth Equity team and will have the following ...

DTCP

Intern | Growth Equity (m/f/d)

San Francisco, CA

$17.75 - $23.50/hr

FSLY), Pipedrive (acquired by Vista Private Equity), LeanIX and Signavio (both acquired by SAP SE). Your Role As an intern, you will join the US Growth Equity team and will have the following ...

LGT Capital Partners

Intern

New York, NY · On-site

$16.50 - $22/hr

LGT Capital Partners is searching for a graduate student intern who is interested in gaining exposure to real estate private equity. The intern will work as a member of the real estate investment ...

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As of Jun 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for private equity intern in the United States is $35.82, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.03 and $44.71 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Private Equity Intern do?

A Private Equity Intern supports investment teams by conducting financial analysis, market research, and due diligence on potential investments. They assist with modeling, preparing presentations, and evaluating company financials. Interns also help monitor portfolio companies by analyzing financial performance and industry trends. This role provides hands-on experience in deal-making, valuation, and investment strategies. It is a valuable opportunity to develop technical and analytical skills in the finance industry.

What are some typical responsibilities and learning opportunities for a Private Equity Intern?

As a Private Equity Intern, you can expect to support deal teams by researching industries, analyzing financial statements, building valuation models, and preparing presentation materials for investment opportunities. You may also participate in due diligence, assist with market analysis, and join meetings with portfolio company management. This role provides valuable exposure to the deal process and a chance to develop practical skills in financial modeling and strategic analysis. Many firms encourage interns to learn from senior team members and offer mentorship or training opportunities, which can be instrumental for career growth in finance.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Private Equity Intern position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Private Equity Intern, a strong foundation in financial analysis, accounting principles, and investment evaluation—often demonstrated through coursework in finance, economics, or business—is essential. Proficiency with Excel, financial modeling, and research databases such as Bloomberg or Capital IQ is commonly required, along with familiarity with PowerPoint. Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, effective communication, and the ability to work collaboratively in fast-paced, team-oriented environments make candidates stand out. These skills are vital for supporting deal analysis, preparing investment materials, and contributing to the success of complex transactions.

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2027 Private Equity Summer Analyst

2027 Private Equity Summer Analyst

StepStone Group

New York, NY • Hybrid

$95K/yr

Other

Posted 1 hour ago

Key responsibilities

  • Analyze and conduct diligence on co-investment opportunities, secondary transactions, and potential fund investments.

  • Perform quantitative and qualitative research and financial modeling on companies and assets across various stages, industries, and geographies.

  • Prepare investment memorandums and present investment recommendations to the Firm's Investment Committee.

Job description

Application deadline: Rolling basis

The team you'll join

StepStone's Private Equity (PE) team diligences and invests in opportunities across the private equity landscape. The team will invest directly in companies alongside other sponsors, complete LP and GP-led secondary transactions, and evaluate primary investment capabilities on behalf of StepStone's advisory and discretionary clients. Through analysis of leveraged buyout deals and funds, StepStone's PE team works across a wide array of industries and capital structures.

About the role

StepStone is looking for highly motivated undergraduate students graduating between December 2027 and June 2028 to join our Private Equity team as Summer Analysts. This internship offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience across the private equity industry. Summer Analysts will analyze leveraged buyouts, growth equity and distressed private equity funds and investments. Through this experience, Summer Analysts will develop a strong understanding of various industries, capital structures, and private equity funds and investment strategies.

What you'll do

As a Summer Analyst, you'll work collaboratively in a team environment to conduct due diligence, financial modeling and preparation of investment memorandums across our investment verticals: private equity fund investments, co-investments, and secondaries transactions. You'll also have the opportunity to contribute investment recommendations and present them to the Firm's Investment Committee.

Key responsibilities

  • Analyze and conduct diligence on co-investment opportunities and secondary transactions
  • Interact with fund managers/portfolio company management teams to conduct in-depth portfolio and asset-level underwriting and analysis
  • Perform quantitative and qualitative research and financial modeling/analysis on companies and assets across stages (i.e., buyout, distressed, etc.), industries and geographies
  • Conduct due diligence on potential fund investments (team, strategy, performance), and synthesize findings in an investment memorandum to be presented at the Firm's Investment Committee
  • Speak with senior executives to gather insights regarding the style and effectiveness of target fund managers
  • Perform market research using publicly available information and proprietary databases to identify, quantify and analyze macroeconomic trends across a variety of industry sectors
  • Construct an argument around an opinion and effectively communicate that argument

What we're looking for

  • Must be able to work legally in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future
  • Undergraduate student graduating anywhere from December 2027 through June 2028
  • GPA of 3.5 or higher
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrable analytical capabilities, including strong quantitative/modeling skills
  • Collaborative mindset with a proactive and team-oriented approach

Why join us?

At StepStone, we foster a supportive and inclusive team culture where collaboration and learning are the core of what we do. Our collegial atmosphere encourages teamwork, mentorship, and professional development. This summer internship is a great opportunity to gain practical experience and develop critical skills that will help you launch a successful career in private equity.

Click here to learn more about the intern experience.

Application deadline: Rolling basis

Salary: $95,000 annually

The salary is an estimate of pay for this position.  Actual pay may vary depending on job-related factors that can include location, education, skill, and experience.  The salary does not include any benefits or other forms of possible compensation that may be available to employees.

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