Summer Intern 2027 - Real Assets & Sustainability in Norwalk, Connecticut

CF Private Equity empowers pension funds, endowments, foundations, family offices, investment advisors, and other sophisticated investors to diversify their portfolios with private investments. We combine the scale of a leading global asset manager with the nimble flexibility of a focused boutique, offering access to many of the world’s leading managers in buyouts and growth equity, venture capital, and real assets and sustainability strategies.

Our global portfolios are constructed with a diversified mix of primaries, secondaries, and co-investments, with a focus on smaller and growing companies backed by sector and geographic specialist general partners. We also provide direct investing opportunities through secondaries and co-investing programs that provide dedicated exposure to select private companies. Our highly experienced investors reflect Commonfund’s commitment to investment performance and its decades-long commitment to the values of trust, transparency, and ethical behavior.

Our professional staff of 60 serves over 800 investors including mission-based organizations and pension plans. Stewardship is our priority and we have managed over $25.4 billion of private capital commitments since inception.

The Real Assets & Sustainability team invests out of CF Private Equity’s Sustainability and Natural Resources programs with $3.5B+ raised since inception.

The Sustainability programs are designed to seek standalone private equity investment returns while intending to report on measurable environmental benefits. We focus on companies, operating platforms, and other investments across a diversified set of sustainable themes such as: (a) renewable energy; (b) food, agriculture and water; and (c) resource efficiency.

The Natural Resources programs generally invest in energy, power generation and other physical infrastructure, agriculture, and mining as well as select services across these sectors.

We are currently seeking candidates for a 10-week internship position starting in the summer of 2027. The position would be within CF Private Equity’s Real Assets and Sustainability investment team, with consideration for converting the individual into a full-time employee upon graduation.

This position is based in our Norwalk, CT office.

• Investment due diligence support:
  Support the investment due diligence process by participating in investment diligence calls, gathering and synthesizing data and information for investment analysis, and assisting the team in preparing memos and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct research and analysis:
  Perform comprehensive market research and analysis to identify and assess potential investment opportunities in the real assets & sustainability markets. Monitor industry news, research reports, and regulatory changes to provide valuable insights to the team.
• Team collaboration:
  Work closely with investment professionals and other CF Private Equity investment teams to support deal execution and investment decision-making. Collaborate with colleagues to share information, insights, and best practices.
• Data management:
  Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of investment transactions, documents, and correspondence.
• Special projects as assigned

• Summer 2027 rising seniors (current juniors) with a strong GPA expecting to graduate Summer 2028
• 1+ years of relevant course work (Accounting, Finance, Business Management, etc.)
• Strong analytical skills, including use of Microsoft Office Excel for quantitative analysis
• Ability to complete assignments independently and on a timely basis
• Ability to work as part of a team to accomplish broader goals and objectives
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities
• Strong professional interest in real assets, natural resources, and/or environmental sustainability