Country: United Kingdom

Field: Banking & Finance 

Company: Cinven

Cinven is a leading European private equity firm, founded in 1977, with offices in London, Frankfurt, Paris, Madrid, Milan, Luxembourg, Hong Kong, New York and Guernsey. Funds managed by Cinven acquire Europe-based companies that require equity investment by our funds. While Europe remains our focus, Cinven’s Portfolio team helps our European portfolio companies take advantage of international best practices and growth in global markets, in particular opportunities in emerging economies, including those in Asia and the Americas. We focus on six sectors: Business Services, Consumer, Financial Services, Healthcare, Industrials, and Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT).

Title: Private Equity Intern

Internship Overview

The intern will engage in a wide variety of tasks, which include; assisting the investment team with the analysis of potential acquisitions; conducting strategic market and competitor analysis and research; and building an in-depth understanding of individual business models and their cost structures.

Qualifications/Requirements

Successful candidates will have graduated or be graduating with at least a 2.1 (or equivalent) from a leading university typically in one of the following fields of study; finance, mathematics, management or engineering. This will be combined with relevant work experience and a genuine interest in Cinven and the Private Equity industry.

Specific Skills:

• Excellent analytical and numerical capabilities
• A mastery of Excel and an understanding of complex financial models
• Ability to work autonomously and to take initiative
• Strong communication skills and be able to interact well in a team environment
• Show drive and commitment to exceed
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail
• Ability to perform tasks accurately while under pressure

Successful past applicants have had a minimum of three months M&A experience at a global investment bank, high-end investment boutique or a top-tier strategic consultancy.