Private Equity Internship

Company ProfileAvedon Capital Partners is a leading DACH and Benelux-focused mid-cap private-equity growth investor with > EUR 1.0bn assets under management and investing from its newly raised Avedon IV EUR 600m fund. We support management teams, families and entrepreneurs of niche market leaders in realizing their ambitions to become global champions. Our target sectors are smart industries, consumer & health, software & technology and business services. We focus on majority deals, although significant minorities are also possible.Given the entrepreneurial spirit of our firm, value creation within our portfolio companies is driven by acceleration of top-line growth through international expansion, roll-out of proven operational tool-kits and buy-and-build strategies. Avedon has a team of 20 experienced investment professionals across two offices (Düsseldorf and Amsterdam) with diverse and complementary skills and backgrounds in private equity, business management, consulting and finance. Together with a network of +20 operating partners Avedon is experienced in executing different growth paths, providing expertise and deep understanding of different sector niches, businesses and geographies.PositionThe candidate will be part of the investment team in Düsseldorf/Germany with the opportunity to engage in the full lifecycle of private equity transactions and take an active role in such deals and sector work. Specifically, the candidate will be responsible for and/or supports the investment professionals in origination and execution of investment opportunities, as well as value creation and exits with the existing portfolio.ResponsibilitiesTypical responsibilities include, among others, the following: Conducting industry and market analysis to support origination effortsUndertaking analysis of new investment opportunities (including analysis of company financials, markets, competition and strategy)Proactively supporting the investment professionals on transactions (including due diligence and preparation of investment papers)Preparation of financial models and company valuationPresentation of findings to the deal team and partnership.What We Look ForWe are looking for interesting and ambitious individuals with an outstanding academic track record, who have already gained first practical experiences in relevant internships. You should be an absolute team player, possess strong analytical and commercial skills, have a self-starting mentality and be great fun to work with. Strong communicative skills as well as a positive attitude and a can-do mentality are also important criteria.What We OfferThe internship will allow you to experience the challenge of working in a leading mid-market private equity fund, one of the most competitive jobs in the financial industry. You will develop your investment judgement, gain transaction know-how and be empowered early on with true exposure to the day-to-day work of a private equity professional.Language SkillsGerman and English fluent required.DurationFor a minimum of 3 months, option for an extension at Avedon or in one of our portfolio companies.