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Search Fund Accelerator

Private Equity Internship

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Boston, MA, USA
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Boston, MA, USA
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Support entrepreneurs in identifying and acquiring businesses by researching industries, evaluating acquisition targets, analyzing financial statements and business models, conducting due diligence, and communicating with brokers and bankers. Interns also help recruit and train future interns and participate in finance-focused workshops. The unpaid internship requires 20 hours per week for at least 12 weeks and course credit eligibility.
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Company Description

Search Fund Accelerator (SFA) is an innovative Private Equity firm designed to
optimize a niche investment model known as the Search Fund. SFA provides support
and committed capital to entrepreneurs seeking a single business to acquire and
actively manage and grow as CEO. Our entrepreneurs are accomplished professionals
with operational and entrepreneurial experience as well as experience in investment
banking, consulting and private equity. They are also alumni of top business schools,
namely Harvard, INSEAD, Columbia, Kellogg, and Booth, among others.

Job Description

SFA is seeking Private Equity Interns to support its entrepreneurs to identify and
acquire a business. The Internship Program at SFA is invaluable, particularly for those
pursuing careers in private equity, investment banking, consulting and
entrepreneurship. Interns will learn about a variety of industries and business
models, in addition to company valuation methods and research techniques.

SFA’s Internship Program includes workshops and events to enrich the learning
experience. The position is ideal for undergraduate students interested in pursuing
careers in business, particularly in finance or consulting.

The Internship Program requires a commitment of 20 hours/week for at least 12
weeks. This unpaid Internship Program is open to current students who receive
course credit from their university.


Responsibilities: 

  • Identify and evaluate potential acquisition targets


  • Conduct research to identify and evaluate industry niches


  • Interface with brokers and bankers to source opportunities


  • Analyze financial statements, business models and other information in Confidential Information Memoranda


  • Conduct due diligence on acquisition targets


  • Recruit and train future SFA interns


TO APPLY, PLEASE GO TO WWW.SEARCHFUNDACCELERATOR.COM/INTERNS. WE WILL ONLY REVIEW APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH OUR WEBSITE

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate student eligible to receive course credit for the internship


  • An entrepreneurial, energetic, optimistic attitude


  • Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail


  • Excellent English communication skills, both written and oral


  • A good understanding of financial statements



Additional Information

TO APPLY, PLEASE GO TO WWW.SEARCHFUNDACCELERATOR.COM/INTERNS. WE WILL ONLY REVIEW APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH OUR WEBSITE

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