Private Equity Intern

Please read the eligibility requirements and instructions carefully. Please do not contact any team members directly. Please do not apply if you are a first or second year undergraduate student.

About the Job

Ventus Industrial Partners is a highly operational private equity firm focused on regulated sectors critical to national security, based in London and Washington, DC.  

Ventus is seeking to recruit an intern to work directly with senior investment staff on origination and execution of private equity deals in the US and Europe.  

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic international firm and work within a small, close-knit team.  This role offers the opportunity for a candidate to gain valuable experience should they wish to pursue a career within the finance industry, and specifically to develop their knowledge of private equity.

Application Instructions

Please upload your CV and a cover letter.

Please include the following in your cover letter: 

• Why are you interested in private equity?
• Why Ventus specifically?
• What makes you stand out from other candidates applying for this role?

Role Description

Title: Private Equity Intern

Time Commitment: Minimum 25-30 hours per week. To be completed either part-time alongside studies, or full-time

Start Date: May / June 2026

Duration: Minimum 3 months

Location: Remote

Education: Recent graduate or final year student at a leading Business School or University. Master’s students in their penultimate year of a two-year programme will also be considered

Experience: Prior experience within private equity, investment banking or consulting is preferred

Remuneration: This is a paid internship

Responsibilities

Sourcing & Origination

• Research aerospace and defense acquisition targets in the US and Europe, and present findings in Excel or PowerPoint
• Analyse niche market segments and conduct market mapping
• Participate in meetings with advisors and industry contacts
• Assist in the screening of inbound investment opportunities

Deal Execution

• Support financial and commercial due diligence
• Gain experience of the end-to-end deal process, including legal structuring and due diligence, tax, insurance, environmental etc
• Assist senior colleagues with financial modelling and preparing investment memoranda

Portfolio Management

• Support the senior management of portfolio companies with business analysis and implementation of value creation initiatives

Desired Competencies

• Outstanding analytical skills and critical thinking
• Strong and creative research skills
• Understanding of financial statements
• High level of proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent attention to detail
• Pro-active and self-motivated, with a positive approach to work
• Exemplary writing and communication skills
• Organised self-starter who has an ability to learn quickly

Testimonials

Over the past few years, several interns have gained valuable experience and positive references that have helped them to obtain full-time positions at prestigious private equity firms and bulge bracket investment banks, such as J.P. Morgan, Barclays, GIC and Astorg. 

Intern 2017-2018, now an Associate at a multi-billion private equity fund

“The internship was a great professional experience and an amazing learning curve. A small, international team created a unique working environment allowing me to be involved in all aspects of the firm from day one and to get exposure to sophisticated aerospace and private equity professionals. The skillset developed in the role is widely transferable to a wide range of other industries.”

Intern 2017, now an Analyst at a multi-billion private equity fund

“The Analyst internship provided incredible opportunity for professional growth, with direct exposure to senior private equity and aerospace professionals. As an analyst, I had the opportunity to contribute to the team immediately and experienced a fast learning curve. The skill set gained during the internship provided a foundational development platform that ultimately led to securing a full-time role at a multi-billion-euro private equity fund.”

Intern 2016-2017, now an Associate at GIC and previously an Analyst at J.P. Morgan

“The internship was an incredible learning experience. The five months not only developed me personally, but it also helped me to gain an in-depth insight to the private equity industry under the team's guidance. It was the ideal situation as I was involved in evaluating every investment opportunity and my opinions were highly valued as part of the team.

The team was also extremely supportive of my move and offered guidance for my interviews. That built up my confidence and performance at interviews with top tier bulge bracket banks. 

Lastly, one of my key takeaways from the internship was the industry expertise in the aerospace and defence industry. The in-depth industry knowledge was my key differentiating point that helped me secure a role in the Diversified Industries team at JP Morgan.”