Private equity internship opportunities include positions at a variety of investment companies. These internships are somewhat geographically centralized, with opportunities being more common in heavily urbanized areas and less common in many rural regions. Depending on the characteristics of the area, you may find an internship at a bank, a local investment firm, or another type of institution. Private equity interns may help research investment opportunities, give presentations on whether or not the company should finance a project, or help full employees with miscellaneous tasks. Private equity internships are most common in the summer, when students have a break from school, but can also be found throughout the rest of the year.