Private Equity Intern

1 giorno fa

Milan, Lombardy, Italia Cleon Capital Advisors Tempo pieno
About Cleon Capital Cleon Capital is a private equity firm with 300M€ in assets under management, investing in mid-cap companies across all sectors. With over 25 years of market experience, 45 completed transactions and 2B€ invested, the team partners with management to accelerate growth, drive operational improvement and create lasting value. The firm operates from offices in Italy (Milan), Spain (Madrid) and Luxembourg. The Role The intern will support the investment team across the private equity investment process, contributing to live transactions and working closely with senior professionals from the outset. The position offers structured, hands-on exposure to how the firm sources, evaluates and manages its investments. Responsibilities
• Support the Investment Team, Investor Relations and the Admin Manager in day-to-day activities
• Perform preliminary valuations of potential investments, supported by financial modeling
• Conduct market and company research to support investment decisions
• Monitor portfolio company performance and prepare periodic updates for the investment team
• Prepare reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
• Support due diligence on prospective investments across financial, commercial and operational workstreams Candidate Profile
• Final-year undergraduate, or currently completing / recently completed a postgraduate degree in business, economics, finance or a related field
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with proficiency in financial modeling
• Fluent in Italian and English (Spanish is a plus)
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint, and comfortable using AI tools (e.g. Claude, ChatGPT)
• Self-motivated and well-organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects
• Previous experiences or internships in private equity, investment banking, strategy consulting, or Big Four corporate finance advisory are highly valued

What We Offer
• Direct involvement in live transactions in a fast-paced environment and mentorship from an experienced investment team
• A paid internship starting in January (lasting 3 to 6 months), offering a genuine pathway into private equity