Frankfurt Private Equity Intern

Das ist der Job

Cinven focuses on leveraging its expertise to build world class companies.

Darum lohnt es sich

Cinven GmbH is a local advisory company to Cinven, which is a leading international private equity firm, founded in 1977, with offices in Guernsey, London, Frankfurt, Paris, Madrid, Milan, Luxembourg and New York.

Cinven’s approach to investing is to leverage its sector and country matrix to build origination angles, identify transformational strategies and make control investments in businesses to drive growth both in Europe and internationally.

Key Responsibilities The Intern will work closely with the DACH regional team across a broad range of opportunities engaging in a wide variety of tasks, which include; assisting the investment team with the analysis of potential acquisitions; conducting strategic market and competitor analysis and research; and building an in-depth understanding of individual business models and their cost structures.

Successful past applicants have had a minimum of three months experience at a global investment bank, a high-end investment boutique, a top-tier strategic consultancy or reputable private equity firm Specific Skills: Excellent analytical and numerical capabilities Strong commercial understanding and an ability to quickly familiarise themselves with complex industries and business models Ability to work autonomously and to take initiative Strong communication skills and be able to interact well in a team environment Show drive and commitment to exceed Demonstrate strong attention to detail Ability to perform tasks accurately while under pressure Role Specifics: This is a full-time internship, based in Cinven’s Frankfurt office.

Cinven’s strategy is to use its more than 30 years of experience to invest in large buyouts, predominantly in Europe, and to create outperforming returns for its investors. Cinven operates a partnership model both across its own organisation and with investors such that all parties are aligned in its investing success.

Cinven has a strong and consistent investment track record, focussing on six sectors: Business Services, Consumer, Financial Services, Healthcare, Industrials, and Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT).

Cinven funds acquire successful, high-quality companies and work with them to help them grow and develop, using the firm’s proven value creation strategies. Cinven takes a responsible approach towards our portfolio companies, their employees, suppliers and local communities, the environment and society.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Successful candidates will have graduated or be graduating from a leading university and have relevant work experience as well as a genuine interest in Cinven and the Private Equity industry. The intern will be allowed to work from home once a week.