Berkshire Partners, a Boston-based private equity investment firm with more than $20Bn of assets under management and currently investing out of its $7.8Bn Fund XI, is seeking to hire an intern for July 6 – August 13, 2027, working in the firm’s Private Equity business. Over the course of 6 weeks, interns will gain hands-on deal experience as part of an industry investment team, reporting to the Associate(s) on that team and working closely with investment team members from Associate through Managing Director. Interns will generally be involved in the day-to-day activities and responsibilities of an Associate at our firm.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
• Assist the investment team in evaluating new investment opportunities
• Research industries and market sub-sectors
• Work with existing portfolio companies on strategic initiatives and projects, including the sourcing, diligence, and execution of add-on acquisitions
• Work closely with investment team members from Associate through Managing Director
• Take part in the day-to-day activities and responsibilities of an Associate at the firm
Skills and Experience
• Exceptional business analytic and quantitative skills
• Long-term interest in the private equity industry
• Proven ability to excel in team environments
• Strong communication and relationship management skills
• Unassailable character
• Excellent academic track record
• Embraces and actively promotes a team-oriented workplace
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to remain seated and/or stationary, often for prolonged periods. This position constantly operates a computer and other office productivity equipment, such as a calculator and printer. Requires the ability to read a computer screen as well as printed materials, concentrate for significant periods of time and to communicate information clearly. There is a low level of grasping, lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects of less than 50 lbs, and a moderate amount of bending and reaching for some job duties. The office environment has ambient room temperatures, lighting, and traditional office equipment.
About Berkshire Partners
Berkshire Partners is a multi-sector specialist investor in private and public equity, with a focus on North American-based, middle-market companies. For more than four decades, the firm’s private equity team has invested in well-positioned, growing companies across services, healthcare, industrials, and technology. Berkshire is currently investing from its Fund XI, with approximately $7.8 billion in commitments. Since inception, Berkshire Partners has made more than 140 private equity investments and has consistently worked in close partnership with management teams to build enduring businesses. Stockbridge, the firm’s public equity group, was founded in 2007 and manages a concentrated portfolio seeking attractive long-term investments. For additional information, visit www.berkshirepartners.com.
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