Private Equity Internship

About Us

Rivean Capital is a leading private equity house in Europe with currently €3bn assets under management. We focus on investments in mid-market firms in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Benelux and Italy. With local offices in Frankfurt, Zurich, Utrecht, Brussels and Milan and a multinational team we offer a local-for-local approach to deal making with deeply engrained market know-how across our covered regions. Since Rivean’s foundation in 1982, we have invested in over 250 companies across a diverse range of sectors. In 2019, we raised €1.4bn for Rivean Capital’s 6th fund which is one of the largest mid-market funds in Europe to date. 

Job Description and Responsibilities

We are seeking outstanding candidates to support our Frankfurt team on a regular basis for at least 10 weeks (ideally 3-4 months). Based on your experience, you will:

• Research and prepare analyses of companies and their relevant markets and industries
• Support in the evaluation, assessment, and presentation of initial investment proposals
• Assist in the creation of financial models, valuations, investment memoranda and presentations
• Work as a regular investment team member on various projects

Profile

• Final year Bachelor student / Master’s student (preferred) with a focus on: Business Administration, Finance & Accounting, Economics or Maths/Science with outstanding grades in relevant areas
• Strong numerical and analytical skills coupled with attention to detail
• Relevant prior work / internship experience in M&A, Private Equity, Leveraged Finance, Consulting, Corporate Finance or Transaction Services
• Strong interpersonal skills with self-starter mentality as well as a desire to learn and succeed
• Ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills both in German and English
• Proficient command of MS Office

Send your CV, work and university transcripts in pdf-format via email to Michaela Hitchcock (RecruitingDACH@riveancapital.com)