Private Equity Intern
Wall Street Oasis · Canada
- Hybrid
- Internship
- Canada
Job highlights
- Gain hands-on buy-side experience in private equity.
- Receive intensive training from industry professionals.
- Network with LMM PE firms and search funds.
- Build a standout resume for finance careers.
- 10-week virtual internship program.
About the role
Private Equity Intern - WSO Global Talent Program
Wall Street Oasis (WSO) is the world’s largest career community for finance, with over 1 million registered members and 20 million annual visits. Our Global Talent Program offers a rare opportunity for high-performing students to gain hands-on experience, build a standout resume, and develop real buy-side skill sets through a structured, 10-week virtual internship. We are actively screening thousands of students globally to identify future finance leaders. This highly selective program is offered in partnership with LMM funds and search funds across major regions including the US, UK, Europe, APAC, and MENA. Only two interns are selected per quarter per geographic region, ensuring a focused, high-impact internship experience.
What You'll Gain:
Intensive Private Equity Training (Weeks 1–2)
The internship begins with two weeks of rigorous in-house virtual training led by industry professionals. You’ll build a strong foundation in the core skills used in Private Equity and growth investing, including:
- 3-Statement Financial Modeling
- Capital IQ Pro Access + Academy training with a certificate upon completion
- DCF Valuation
- Trading Comparables
- Transaction Comparables
- LBO Basics (Debt + Returns + IRR Drivers)
- Investment Memo Writing
- Market / Industry Research
- Excel + PowerPoint Best Practices for Deal Work
Placement Opportunities
Top interns are typically placed with:
- Lower Middle Market (LMM) PE firms
- Search Funds
- Independent Sponsors
- HoldCo / Operator-led acquisition platforms
- Small Growth Equity firms
- Family Offices investing directly into private companies
These placements offer the closest real-world exposure to buy-side deal work and investing decision-making.
This is an unpaid internship designed for high-potential students seeking practical experience and a significant resume boost. The value lies in the rigorous training, direct exposure to real private equity work, and the mentorship from experienced professionals.
Who We're Looking For:
This program is ideal for highly motivated freshmen and sophomores (not limited to) who are eager to get a head start in private equity and build a compelling CV. We seek candidates who are hungry, quick learners, and committed to excelling in a fast-paced environment.
How to Apply:
Get your application in now! If selected, you will be invited to complete a short assessment. Top candidates from this assessment will move forward to the intensive training phase. This is your chance to gain an unparalleled edge in your finance career. We look forward to reviewing your application!
Key skills/competency
- Private Equity
- Financial Modeling
- Valuation
- Investment Banking
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Research
- Finance
- Deal Work
- Internship
Skills & topics
- Private Equity
- Internship
- Finance
- Financial Modeling
- Valuation
- Investment
- LMM PE
- WSO
- Virtual Internship
- Student
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight relevant finance coursework, modeling skills, and any previous internship experience. Quantify achievements whenever possible to demonstrate impact.
- Ace the assessment: Prepare for a short assessment that evaluates your aptitude for finance and your fit for the program. Practice financial modeling and valuation concepts.
- Showcase motivation: Clearly articulate your passion for private equity and your eagerness to learn in your application. Emphasize your quick learning ability and commitment.
- Network strategically: While this is a virtual internship, understanding the WSO community and the types of firms involved can provide context for your application.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the WSO Global Talent Program for a Private Equity Intern?
- The WSO Global Talent Program offers a 10-week virtual internship for high-potential students to gain practical experience in private equity, including intensive training, financial modeling, valuation, and potential placement opportunities with LMM PE firms and search funds.
- Is this a paid or unpaid internship for the Private Equity Intern role?
- This is an unpaid internship. The primary value is derived from the rigorous training, direct exposure to real private equity work, and mentorship from experienced professionals, serving as a significant resume booster.
- What kind of training will I receive as a Private Equity Intern at Wall Street Oasis?
- You will receive intensive, in-house virtual training for the first two weeks, covering essential private equity skills such as 3-Statement Financial Modeling, valuation techniques (DCF, Comparables), LBO basics, investment memo writing, and Excel/PowerPoint best practices for deal work.
- What are the typical placement opportunities after the Private Equity Intern training?
- Top-performing interns are often placed with Lower Middle Market (LMM) PE firms, search funds, independent sponsors, family offices, and small growth equity firms, providing real-world exposure to buy-side deal work.
- Who is Wall Street Oasis looking for to fill the Private Equity Intern position?
- WSO is seeking highly motivated freshmen and sophomores who are eager to start a career in private equity. Ideal candidates are hungry, quick learners, committed to excelling, and possess strong foundational finance knowledge.
- What is the application process for the Private Equity Intern role?
- The application process begins with submitting your application. If selected, you will be invited to complete a short assessment, and top candidates from the assessment will proceed to the intensive training phase.
- What is the duration of the Private Equity Internship?
- The virtual internship program is structured for a 10-week duration, including the initial two weeks of intensive training.
- What are the benefits of completing the Private Equity Intern training with Capital IQ?
- Upon completion of the Capital IQ Pro Access + Academy training, you will receive a certificate, which adds recognized professional development to your resume.