Private Equity Internship

Search Fund Accelerator (SFA) is an innovative Private Equity firm designed to optimize a niche investment model known as the Search Fund. SFA provides support and committed capital to entrepreneurs seeking a single business to acquire and actively manage and grow as CEO. Our entrepreneurs are accomplished professionals with operational and entrepreneurial experience as well as experience in investment banking, consulting and private equity.

They are also alumni of top business schools, namely Harvard, INSEAD, Columbia, Kellogg, and Booth, among others.

SFA is seeking Private Equity Interns to support its entrepreneurs to identify and acquire a business. The Internship Program at SFA is invaluable, particularly for those pursuing careers in private equity, investment banking, consulting and entrepreneurship. Interns will learn about a variety of industries and business models, in addition to company valuation methods and research techniques.

SFA’s Internship Program includes workshops and events to enrich the learning experience. The position is ideal for undergraduate students interested in pursuing careers in business, particularly in finance or consulting.

The Internship Program requires a commitment of 20 hours/week for at least 12 weeks. This unpaid Internship Program is open to current students who receive course credit from their university.

• Identify and evaluate potential acquisition targets
• Conduct research to identify and evaluate industry niches
• Interface with brokers and bankers to source opportunities
• Analyze financial statements, business models and other information in Confidential Information Memoranda
• Recruit and train future SFA interns

• Undergraduate student eligible to receive course credit for the internship
• Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and oral
• A good understanding of financial statements