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Stefanie H.
Stefanie H.
Manager S****
Verified Private Equity Firm
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Key skills Financial Modeling, Valuation Analysis, Due Diligence
Qualifications Master's degree in finance/economics/econometrics/engineering/physics/mathematics/social sciences, 7.5+ GPA in Math B or analytical courses
Typical backgrounds Finance/Economics students, Engineering/Physics/Mathematics students
Experience 0-1 years (internship level)

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Role overview
Role brief

Four-month full-time private equity internship in Amsterdam focusing on deal sourcing, M&A support, financial modeling, and portfolio company work with €1,000 monthly compensation

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Final-year Master's students or recent graduates with strong analytical backgrounds (7.5+ GPA in quantitative courses), Dutch/English fluency, and proactive mindset

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Competition

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Students from Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Tilburg universities

Other high-achieving Master's students from top Dutch universities with finance/economics backgrounds and strong analytical track records

Students from Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Tilburg universities Finance/economics Master's students Candidates with prior finance internships

Risk

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GPA below 7.5 in analytical subjects

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GPA below 7.5 in analytical subjects Insufficient Dutch language skills Inability to demonstrate proactive learning approach

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Overview

A private equity firm based in Amsterdam is seeking a Private Equity Intern to join their dynamic team for a four-month full-time internship with flexible options. You\'ll work alongside experienced professionals, gaining hands-on experience across the full private equity investment lifecycle while contributing to real deal flow and portfolio company initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the team in sourcing new investment opportunities, researching emerging markets, and identifying potential acquisition targets
  • Assist throughout the complete M&A process, including management meetings, financial modeling, valuation analysis, financing structures, and commercial due diligence
  • Participate directly in strategic and operational projects with portfolio company management teams to identify growth opportunities and execute strategic plans
  • Engage actively in weekly team meetings and take initiative to seek additional exposure and responsibility

Skills & Experience

  • Currently in final phase of or recently completed Master\'s degree (finance, economics, econometrics, engineering, physics, mathematics, or social sciences backgrounds welcomed)
  • Strong analytical capabilities demonstrated through academic performance (7.5+ in Math B or 7.5+ in BSc/MSc-level analytical courses such as econometrics)
  • Proactive approach with ability to work independently under team guidance
  • Ambitious, down-to-earth, and solution-oriented mindset with eagerness to learn
  • Confidence in sharing opinions and can-do mentality
  • Fluency in both Dutch and English required

Why This Role Stands Out

  • Comprehensive exposure across finance, operations, commercial, and strategic challenges
  • Direct involvement with portfolio company management teams and real investment decisions
  • Close-knit, social team culture with weekly Thursday afternoon drinks and summer canal boat trips
  • Competitive internship compensation of €1,000 per month
  • Opportunity for significant personal development in a dynamic work environment