Churchill Summer Internship, Private Equity & Junior Capital
About the role
Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis to underwrite investment opportunities across junior capital, equity co-investment, and primary funds. Assist in the preparation of internal memoranda and other materials used to support investment recommendations and to communicate with internal constituents. Assist with monitoring the performance of existing portfolio investments. Participate in due diligence meetings with sponsors and portfolio company executives.
Requirements
- Preferred candidate will be a rising Junior or rising Senior (Class of 2028 or 2029) expected to graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Computational Finance, Economics, Accounting or other quantitatively focused curriculum
- Strong attention to detail; careful review of facts and figures, quick to identify errors, ensure consistency of information
- Superior Excel and financial modeling skills, with demonstrated ability to express complex ideas in a clear and concise manner
- Knowledge of the middle market levered lending market, customers and competitors strongly preferred
- Outstanding interpersonal and written communication skills, with the ability to synthesize and convey complex business and marketing concepts, effective and strong active listening skills
- Proven track record of success collaborating in a fast-paced, results driven team environment
- Demonstrated leadership skills with an ability to negotiate, influence and gain credibility
- Innovative and creative thinker; ability to make connections among previously unrelated notions, ability to project how potential ideas may play out
Educational Requirements
High School Preferred
Related Skills
- Accountability
- Adaptability
- Business Acumen
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Consultative Communication
- Data Analysis
- Influence
- Market/Industry Dynamics
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Management
Pay
Base pay will be $30.00 per hour. Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance.