Private Equity Intern

About CAPZA

Created in 2004, CAPZA is an established European private investment manager focused on small and mid-market. With approx. €11 billion of assets, CAPZA puts its experience and passion for investing at the service of investors in Europe and worldwide with its platform of 6 complementary areas of expertise:
Growth Tech, Flex Equity, Flex Equity Mid-Market, Private Debt, Transition and Artemid. Its unique platform allows CAPZA to support companies and entrepreneurs over the long term by providing them with custom made capital solutions, including majority equity, minority equity, subordinated debt and senior debt. CAPZA is a generalist investor but has built up strong expertise in supporting companies in the healthcare, technology, and business services sectors.

CAPZA Group has more than 120 employees based in Paris, Munich, Madrid, Milan and Amsterdam.
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Job description

CAPZA is seeking a Private Equity Intern to join its Milan office.

This role offers the opportunity to work across a variety of sectors and investment types, including LBOs and minority equity deals. As an intern, you will be an impactful contributor to the deal team and gain significant exposure to all aspects of CAPZA's investment activities.

Role & Responsibilities

As an Intern, you will work closely with the Private Equity team to support the origination and execution of all aspects of private equity transactions, including but not limited to:

Financial modeling:  assist in the creation and refinement of financial models to evaluate investment opportunities, including leveraged buyouts and other relevant analyses
Due diligence:  help conduct industry, market, and company-specific research to identify key risks, opportunities, and trends. This will include reviewing financial statements, assessing operational performance, and evaluating management teams
Investment memoranda:  contribute to the preparation of investment memos and presentations for the investment committee
Deal sourcing and origination:  support the identification and screening of potential investment opportunities
Transaction execution:  help manage the process of executing transactions, including liaising with advisors, as well as preparing the relevant documentation
Market and competitive analysis:  perform in-depth industry research and market analysis to identify trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging sectors

Key Qualifications and Skills

Strong quantitative skills and financial modeling capabilities
On-time delivery mindset, with strong attention to details
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High degree of intellectual curiosity, initiative, and professional maturity
Ability to work well in an entrepreneurial and fast-paced work environment
Proficiency in English and Italian languages (French proficiency is a plus)
Prior experience at an investment bank, a strategy consulting firm, and/or private equity firm will be a plus

What we offer

A stimulating and challenging professional experience, with exposure to a broad range of potential investments
A great exposure and involvement in the origination, deal execution and portfolio management activities
An international, entrepreneurial and fast-paced work environment, with talented and like-minded colleagues
The opportunity to grow and develop through learning and experience
An excellent work culture enabled by our values

Key indicators

Location:

Milan (Italy)
Type of contract: up to 6-months internship contract (no full-time offer guaranteed upon completion)
Work mode: on-site (limited flexibility allowed; full remote not available)