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HR Intern

Southlake, TX · On-site

$14 - $18.75/hr

... private equity, and management consulting veterans, Allied OMS offers essential tools for ... The HR Intern will report to the HR Generalist and collaborate closely with the HR Team and ...

With a fast-paced growth trajectory and a commitment to excellence, BluWave stands as a beacon for business builders, private equity firms, and proactive businesses aiming for greatness. Why Intern ...

With a fast-paced growth trajectory and a commitment to excellence, BluWave stands as a beacon for business builders, private equity firms, and proactive businesses aiming for greatness. Why Intern ...

Intern, New York

New York, NY

$16.50 - $22/hr

3i is an investment company specialising in Private Equity and Infrastructure. We invest in mid-market companies headquartered in Europe and North America. Our purpose We generate attractive returns ...

Intern, New York

New York, NY · On-site

$16.50 - $22/hr

3i is an investment company specialising in Private Equity and Infrastructure. We invest in mid-market companies headquartered in Europe and North America. Our purpose We generate attractive returns ...

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How much do private equity intern jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 26, 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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Accounting Intern, PE Accounting

LS Power Development, LLC

East Brunswick, NJ • On-site, Remote

$20/hr

Full-time, Internship

Posted 29 days ago


Job description

About LS Power:

Founded in 1990, LS Power is a premier development, investment, and operating company focused on the North American power and energy infrastructure sector, with leading platforms across generation, transmission and energy expansion solutions. Since inception, LS Power has developed or acquired 50,000 MW of power generation, including utility-scale solar, wind, hydro, battery energy storage, and natural gas-fired facilities. Through its transmission business, LS Power Grid, the company built and operates 780+ miles of high-voltage transmission and 7 transmission utilities and has another 375+ miles currently in construction or development. LS Power actively invests in and scales businesses that are meeting the growing needs of the energy expansion, including electric vehicle charging, demand response, microgrids, renewable fuels and waste-to-energy platforms. Over the years, LS Power has raised more than $76 billion in debt and equity capital to support North American infrastructure.  

Our Purpose, Mission, & Values:

Our Purpose is to solve complex energy problems that improve the world

Our Mission is to make lives better by developing a cleaner and more reliable energy ecosystem

Our Values are the willingness to participate in and help strengthen our culture of integrity, Innovation, Teamwork, and Taking Ownership

Our People create value and are our Most Valuable asset.  We take our values of Integrity, Innovation, Teamwork and Taking Ownership seriously and ask candidates to think about how they can help us further enhance our culture with their specific skillsets, capabilities and experiences.

 

Benefits

We provide our team the opportunity to share their unique perspectives, solve new challenges, and continue in their career growth. We are committed to supporting employees’ happiness, healthiness, and overall well-being by providing comprehensive benefits that include 100% employer paid premium healthcare, paid parental leave and more.

Compensation

The salary for this role is $20.00/hr. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in New Jersey.  This salary range may also be modified in the future.

About the Role: 

We are seeking an Intern to support the Private Equity Operations Accounting team. This role is designed for students interested in finance, accounting, private equity, or energy infrastructure. You will assist with core accounting workflows, reporting tasks, and operational support across multiple entities. This is an excellent opportunity to observe how investment operations function endtoend while developing essential technical skills. 


What you will do:  

  • Assist with saving and organizing NAV statements and investment documents 
  • Support weekly booking of cash and credit card transactions across entities 
  • Help prepare monthly and quarterly workpapers for internal review 
  • Assist in posting journal entries under supervision 
  • Support preparation of capital call and distribution files 
  • Participate in investor communication workflows (capital notices, account statements, K1 support) 
  • Contribute to special projects and processimprovement initiatives 
  • Perform data cleanup, document management, and quality checks as assigned 

We want you on our team because you… 

  • Are pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field 
  • Are organized, detailoriented, and eager to learn in a fastpaced environment 
  • Demonstrate strong communication and problemsolving skills 
  • Are proficient in Excel (basic formulas required; willingness to learn pivot tables & lookups) 
  • Can handle confidential information with maturity and discretion 
  • Are curious about the alternative investments and private equity sector 

Ideally, you have 

  • Familiarity with accounting or finance coursework (introductory level) 
  • Exposure to or interest in QuickBooks Online or other accounting systems 
  • Interest in learning tools such as Investran/FIS, JP Morgan Access, CitiBusiness Online 
  • Interest in AI tools (Copilot, ChatGPT) for productivity 
  • A desire to explore career paths in accounting, private equity, or investment operations