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Private Equity Intern

Dark Alpha Capital is seeking a remote Private Equity Intern to support deal sourcing, financial modelling, due diligence, and market research in lower-middle-market investments across Industrials, Healthcare, Business Services, Aerospace & Defense, and IT deal for motivated finance students gaining hands-on PE experience.

Private Equity Intern

About the Firm

Dark Alpha Capital is an independent sponsor focused on lower-middle-market investments across Industrials, Industrial Services, Business Services, Healthcare, Aerospace & Defense, and IT. We move fast, operate with high standards, and measure outcomes against deal flow, LOIs, closings, and time-to-close.

Role Summary

The Private Equity Intern will support the investment team in deal sourcing, due diligence, financial modeling, and market research. This role is ideal for a highly motivated student with strong analytical, quantitative, and research skills who wants to gain real-world experience in private equity and investment analysis.

  • Title: Private Equity Intern
  • Location: Remote (U.S.)
  • Schedule: Full-time
  • Travel: 0%

Responsibilities (How You’ll Deliver)

  • Assist in developing and improving internal software tools used for deal sourcing, data Conduct industry and company research to identify potential investment opportunities.
  • Assist in financial modeling, valuation analysis, and performance forecasting for portfolio and target companies.
  • Support in preparing investment memos, pitch decks, and due diligence reports.
  • Analyze market trends, competitive landscapes, and sector dynamics relevant to DAC’s investment focus.
  • Collaborate with team members to evaluate deal flow and contribute to investment strategy discussions.
  • Participate in virtual team meetings, investor calls, and learning workshops.
  • Maintain and update deal tracking databases and performance metrics.
  • Interns will work remotely and collaborate with DAC’s global team through structured weekly meetings, mentorship sessions, and independent research assignments.

Must-Have Qualifications

  • Current undergraduate or graduate student in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills with proficiency in Excel and financial modeling.
  • Excellent research, writing, and presentation abilities.
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects remotely.
  • Demonstrated interest in private equity, venture capital, or investment banking.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills, especially in virtual environments.

What You’ll Gain

  • Hands-on exposure to the private equity investment process,  from deal origination to execution.
  • Mentorship from experienced professionals in finance and investments.
  • Practical experience working on real market analyses and investment cases.
  • Opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects and develop industry-relevant skills.
  • A flexible, remote learning experience that balances academic and professional development.

Work Setup & Compliance

  • Remote-first; collaborate via Google Meet; files in Google Drive.
  • Strict adherence to MNPI, ethical walls, and record retention; training provided at onboarding.
  • All work products are firm-confidential; no external dissemination without approval.

Equal Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic.