Private Equity Internship Programme 2026/27 - 2026 September Off-Cycle
Private Equity Internship Programme 2026/27 - 2026 September Off-Cycle
Building great and sustainable businesses requires attracting and developing the best talent available and our people’s diversity of background, experience, thought, ability, and outlook makes us who we are.
Our internship programme is an important part of our recruiting efforts and allows successful applicants to gain first-hand experience of the day-to-day life as a junior private equity professional.
Key Responsibilities
Interns will be involved in all aspects of the investment process, gaining exposure to live transactions, and supporting with ad hoc requests. Responsibilities will include screening investment opportunities, conducting market research and industry analysis, preparation of presentation materials and assisting with financial analysis and modelling. A small number of interns are offered to convert the internship into a full-time Analyst position annually, based on performance and availability.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
• Available for 4–6-month internship
• Strong academic track record, including Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a leading university
• Minimum of 3 months internship experience in corporate finance and / or private equity
• Sound knowledge of accounting and finance principles
• Competence in financial modelling (this will be tested as part of the recruitment process)
• Highly analytical and comfortable analysing complex data
• Intellectually curious
• High level of attention to detail
• Genuine interest in businesses and the private equity industry
• Proactive team player
• Excellent communication skills
• Second European language beneficial but not a pre-requisite
• Strong academic track record, including Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a leading university
• Minimum of 3 months internship experience in corporate finance and / or private equity
• Sound knowledge of accounting and finance principles
• Competence in financial modelling (this will be tested as part of the recruitment process)
• Highly analytical and comfortable analysing complex data
• Intellectually curious
• High level of attention to detail
• Genuine interest in businesses and the private equity industry
• Proactive team player
• Excellent communication skills
• Second European language beneficial but not a pre-requisite
About Clayton, Dubilier & Rice
Founded in 1978, Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) is a leading private investment firm with a strategy of generating strong investment returns by building more robust and sustainable businesses through the combination of skilled investment experience and deep operating capabilities. In partnership with the management teams of its portfolio companies, CD&R takes a long-term view of value creation and emphasizes positive stewardship and impact. The firm invests in businesses that span a broad range of industries, including industrial, healthcare, consumer, technology and financial services end markets. CD&R is privately owned by its partners and has offices in New York and London.
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