2025 Private Equity Analyst
Our Private Equity Analyst Program provides you with immersive training and hands-on experience to develop valuation, due diligence and deal execution skills, as well as the best practices of portfolio company management. Working with investment professionals of all levels, you will learn from the ground-up how a sector-specific private equity investor identifies, evaluates, and executes on new opportunities. Simultaneously, exposure to portfolio company management teams will strengthen your c-suite business acumen and ability to identify operational improvement initiatives. With combined aspects of M&A investment banking and consulting operational focus, you will deepen your abilities as a successful private equity investor.
Our 2–3 year program not only offers an entry-level position into the private equity industry, but a jumpstart to your career within a top tier private equity firm with opportunities to advance.
Application Process
For full consideration in the process, we ask that you submit your application and complete an online cognitive assessment by July 1, 2024. Upon submission of your application, you will automatically receive a link to the online assessment that must be completed by the deadline (no exceptions).
Position Responsibilities
Transactions
- Evaluate investment opportunities
- Research industry dynamics
- Analyze complex data sets to identify crucial financial and business information
- Support the execution of deals
Portfolio Management and Operations
- Assist in managing portfolio company reporting, oversight, and operations
- Help implement industry best practices (in partnership with management teams)
Internal Firm Operations
- Collaborate with Vista professionals to identify and research new investment opportunities
- Support the creation of new best practices
Candidate Qualifications
- Current students enrolled in an undergraduate program, graduating between Winter 2024 – Spring 2025
- Relevant internship experience preferred (investment banking, private equity, software, etc.)
- Demonstrated track record of academic success and/or professional pursuits
- High degree of personal and professional maturity
- Demonstrated ability to internalize feedback and improve through coaching and training
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Self-motivated with a high degree of initiative
- Exceptional work ethic and a deep sense of accountability
- Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
- Interest in financial markets and technology industry sectors and trends
About Vista Equity Partners
Vista is a leading global investment firm that invests exclusively in enterprise software, data and technology-enabled organizations across private equity, credit, public equity, and permanent capital strategies. The firm brings an approach that prioritizes creating enduring market value for the benefit of its global ecosystem of investors, companies, customers, and employees. Vista’s investments are anchored by a sizable long-term capital base, experience in structuring technology-oriented transactions and proven, flexible management techniques that drive sustainable growth. Vista believes the transformative power of technology is the key to an even better future – a healthier planet, a smarter economy, a diverse and inclusive community, and a broader path to prosperity. Further information is available at vistaequitypartners.com. Follow Vista on LinkedIn @Vista Equity Partners or Twitter @Vista_Equity.