Private Equity Off-Cycle Internship - Co-Investment Team

Job Description

The LGT Capital Partners Private Equity Off-Cycle Internship Program is a unique opportunity for top performing students to gain experience across the entire private equity investment process. The successful candidate would ideally start in September/October 2026 for 4 - 6 months either at our headquarters in Pfaeffikon (SZ) (close to Zurich) or in London. For high performers a progression to the Private Equity Analyst Program is a possibility.

As an intern, you will join a team of experienced investment professionals fully dedicated to direct co-investments. Since 2010, our team has committed more than USD 13 billion to over 400 direct co-investments globally. Consideration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues is an integral part of our investment process as underlined by our dedicated impact fund focused on direct co-investments.

The internship will provide you with valuable insights into our business and hands-on experience. Among others, interns joining the Co-Investment Team will:

• Assist the team in screening, analyzing, executing and monitoring direct co-investment opportunities, including equity recaps and follow-on financing;
• Perform financial analysis and modeling;
• Conduct industry research and business analysis;
• Support the preparation of investment committee materials;
• Maintain internal databases ensuring data quality and accuracy.

Requirements

• Outstanding academic credentials from a leading university and currently enrolled in a full-time Bachelor or Master degree program in business, economics, finance or similar;
• Internship experience in a similar role is beneficial;
• Advanced Excel skills and a solid understanding of financial modeling;
• Excellent English writing and communication skills;
• Self-starter personality with an international mindset;
• Strong analytical skills with focus on details and high degree of quality.

Kindly note that visa sponsorship is not provided for this role.

Please upload your complete application documents: CV, motivation letter, diplomas, transcripts of your Bachelor and Master degree and your reference letters.

Benefits

• The LGT Sports club offers various activities such as a running club, outdoor workouts, and participation in sports events;
• A diverse culture full of mutual respect, teamwork and appreciation awaits you at LGT Capital Partners - as a global firm, LGT Capital Partners continues to evolve and expand the focus of our diversity, equity and inclusion trainings and initiatives;
• We're proud to be owned by the Princely family of Liechtenstein and our successful company is greatly inspired by their entrepreneurial attitude;
• Commitment to ESG since 2003: we believe that a long-term approach, coupled with a strong focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles, is essential to achieve sustained success. We seek to operate sustainably in our investments, as an employer, in the community and in our own operations.

Contact Information

If you are interested in becoming an integral part of a successful alternative investment management team in an international, multicultural working environment we will be pleased to get to know you soon.
For further information please contact us.

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