The Carlyle Group seeks to hire an Intern within the Carlyle Europe Technology Partners team in London. Throughout the 6 months, the intern will grow to become a key members of the investment team and work directly with other investment professionals in a country team setting. From day one, this individual will contribute to the full set of deal-making activities including deal origination, deal execution and portfolio management activities (more detail on the responsibilities below).The individual will support CETP’s investment activities in the Benelux and work closely with the country teams (a Director and Associate Director for the Benelux)
Responsibilities
The Intern’s role spans the entire investment and portfolio monitoring process, including:
- Deal origination and market screening: execute deal sourcing, company research and pipeline building activities for the Benelux.
- Due diligence: conduct primary research activities, execute key financial analyses and contribute to due diligence activities across all relevant areas (financial, commercial, technology, legal, tax, etc.)
- Deal execution: prepare and support drafting of investment memos and setting up the financial model.
- Portfolio monitoring: assist in overseeing portfolio company performance, support the deal team and portfolio management on value creation initiatives.
Qualifications
Education, certificates & experience
- Strong academic record from a leading educational institution to Masters or, in the case of UK graduates, to Bachelor’s or Masters (2:1 minimum grade or equivalent).
- Previous internship in a similar environment such as investment banking, private equity etc.
Competencies & attributes
- Excellent English verbal and written communication; native fluency in Dutch or Flemish is preferred but not required.
- Strong Excel / financial modelling skills, excellent analytical capabilities are required.
- High intellectual curiosity to understand the fundamentals of different companies, industries and investment opportunities.
- Entrepreneurial and proactive spirit, self-starter with ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Solid organizational skills, excellent attention to detail and ability to prioritize.
- Strong interpersonal skills, adaptable, able to build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
- A true team player who is focused on the success of the team and willing to play any role to make the team successful.
