Secondaries & Primaries Summer 2025 Internship - Private Equity
Why Ardian?
Ardian is a world-leading private investment house, managing or advising $164bn of assets on behalf of more than 1,600 clients globally. Our broad expertise, spanning Private Equity, Real Assets and Credit, enables us to offer a wide range of investment opportunities and respond flexibly to our clients’ differing needs. Through Ardian Customized Solutions we create bespoke portfolios that allow institutional clients to specify the precise mix of assets they require and to gain access to funds managed by leading third-party sponsors. Private Wealth Solutions offers dedicated services and access solutions for private banks, family offices and private institutional investors worldwide. Ardian’s main shareholding group is its employees and we place great emphasis on developing its people and fostering a collaborative culture based on collective intelligence. Our 1,050+ employees, spread across 19 offices in Europe, the Americas, Asia and Middle East are strongly committed to the principles of Responsible Investment and are determined to make finance a force for good in society. Our goal is to deliver excellent investment performance combined with high ethical standards and social responsibility.
At Ardian we invest all of ourselves in building companies that last.
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The Role
The intern will have significant responsibilities from day one and become an integral part of the team. Key responsibilities include supporting the team in investment functions such as financial modeling, valuation analysis of private equity funds and companies, preparation of investment recommendations for Ardian’s global investment committee, as well as various ad hoc reports and projects as needed.
Required Skills
- Drive for results, teachable, always delivers high quality work
- Deep understanding of corporate finance principles and how to analyze investment opportunities
- Strong excel modeling skills
- Strong writing and memo-drafting skills
- Organized and motivated
- Strong analytical mindset
Profile
- Undergraduate student with an anticipated graduation date between December 2025 – May 2026
- A previous experience in finance – investment banking, strategy consulting, or valuation – is a plus
- Interest and sound knowledge of corporate finance and Private Equity
- Fluency in English is mandatory
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
At ARDIAN, we are proud of our diverse culture. As a forward thinking organization, we recognize that having people from different backgrounds brings innovation and excellence. Therefore, a diverse and inclusive environment is key to our business success.
ARDIAN is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to our employees, applicants and candidates based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disabilities, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence, pregnancy or child birth (including breastfeeding) or any other class protected by federal, state and local laws. It is our policy to comply with all applicable laws governing employment practices and not to discriminate on the basis of any unlawful criteria. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of your employment including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, and promotion.