IK Partners (“IK”) is a Pan-European private equity firm focused on investments in the Benelux, DACH, France, Nordics and the UK. Since 1989, IK has raised more than €14 billion of capital and invested in over 160 European companies. IK supports companies with strong underlying potential, partnering with management teams and investors to create robust, well-positioned businesses with excellent long-term prospects.
IK UK Mid-Cap team is looking for its new Private Equity Analyst to support them during an internship of 6 months or more from June/July 2022. This role would be well suited a recent graduate or someone who would like to broaden their experience in the Private Equity industry. The role is both broad and varied and you will support our Associate whilst reporting to the Partner. We are looking for strong academics, excellent data analysis skills and it is very important the candidate is both confident and has an eye for detail.
The Role
As an intern, you will work closely with the investment professionals in IK’s UK Mid-Cap Deal team and will assist with the appraisal of potential investment opportunities (both quantitative and qualitative) in the UK. The work of an intern is highly diverse, and candidates will gain investing and operational experience across a wide range of sectors.
Deal sourcing; sourcing exercises and updating pipeline information
Analyse potential investment opportunities
Carry out research and prepare background information
Business and operational analysis
Assist with internal presentation
Assist the team with portfolio reporting
Project related portfolio work
Financial modelling and valuation
Job requirements
Our Expectations
Relevant academic focus, e.g. finance/economics and engineering
Prior first work experience through relevant internships in private equity/ venture capital, investment banking/ M&A advisory, strategic consulting or comparable internships.
Excellent academic track record
Financially literate and analytical mindset
High level of attention to detail
Fluency in European languages a plus
Our Offering
Dynamic and supportive working environment with on-the-job training provided
Insight into the workings of a leading European private equity firm
Opportunity to work with a broad range of colleagues in a diverse and inclusive workplace culture
IK Partners (“IK”) is a European private equity firm focused on investments in the Benelux, DACH, France, Nordics and the UK. Since 1989, IK has raised more than €14 billion of capital and invested in over 160 European companies. IK supports companies with strong underlying potential, partnering with management teams and investors to create robust, well-positioned businesses with excellent long-term prospects.
