Private Equity Intern
Wall Street Oasis · United States
- Hybrid
- Internship
- United States
Job highlights
- Gain hands-on virtual private equity experience.
- Receive intensive training from industry professionals.
- Develop financial modeling and valuation skills.
- Network with LMM PE firms and search funds.
- Boost your resume for finance career.
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
- Deal Sourcing
- Due Diligence
- Capital IQ
Skills & topics
- Private Equity
- Internship
- Finance
- Financial Modeling
- Valuation
- Investment
- LMM PE
- WSO Global Talent Program
- Virtual Internship
- Entry Level Finance
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight finance coursework, analytical skills, and any relevant projects for the Private Equity Intern role.
- Ace the assessment: Prepare for financial modeling and valuation questions; practice Excel and PowerPoint skills.
- Showcase motivation: Emphasize your eagerness to learn and commitment to a fast-paced finance environment.
- Highlight academic performance: Demonstrate your ability to be a high-performing student.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the WSO Global Talent Program for a Private Equity Intern?
- The WSO Global Talent Program is a 10-week virtual internship designed for high-potential students to gain hands-on private equity experience, receive intensive training, and build their resume for a finance career. It's a highly selective program offering placement opportunities with various investment firms.
- What skills will I learn as a Private Equity Intern at Wall Street Oasis?
- As a Private Equity Intern, you will receive intensive training in core private equity skills, including 3-Statement Financial Modeling, DCF Valuation, Trading and Transaction Comparables, LBO basics, Investment Memo Writing, Market Research, and Excel/PowerPoint best practices for deal work. You will also receive Capital IQ Pro Access and training.
- Is the Private Equity Internship paid?
- No, this is an unpaid internship. The value is derived from the rigorous training, direct exposure to real private equity work, and mentorship from experienced professionals, aimed at providing a significant resume boost for aspiring finance leaders.
- What are the placement opportunities for a Private Equity Intern?
- Top interns from the program are typically placed with Lower Middle Market (LMM) PE firms, search funds, independent sponsors, HoldCo/Operator-led acquisition platforms, small growth equity firms, and family offices. These offer real-world exposure to buy-side deal work.
- Who is Wall Street Oasis looking for in a Private Equity Intern?
- Wall Street Oasis is looking for highly motivated students, ideally freshmen and sophomores, who are eager to start a career in private equity. They seek candidates who are hungry, quick learners, committed to excelling in a fast-paced environment, and eager to build a compelling CV.
- 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. Top candidates from this assessment will proceed to the intensive training phase of the internship.
- What kind of experience does the Private Equity Intern role offer?
- The role offers unparalleled virtual internship experience in private equity, including intensive training, practical deal work exposure, and mentorship from industry professionals, providing a significant edge in a finance career.