Research Analyst Intern – Private Markets (VC & PE)

What you’ll do

Investment origination & screening

• Maintain sector screens and deal-flow trackers to identify high-conviction primary and secondary transactions
• Conduct initial qualitative and quantitative assessments to prioritise prospects for detailed diligence
• Support origination efforts across target sectors and geographies

Due diligence & valuation analysis

• Build and maintain detailed financial models (cap table, DCF, LBO, and sensitivity analysis) to underpin valuation and return scenarios
• Analyse unit economics, capital-efficiency metrics, exit pathways, and downside protections
• Coordinate data-room reviews and prepare focused diligence checklists
• Conduct comparable company analysis and precedent transaction research

Research & thematic coverage

• Produce institutional-grade sector primers, competitor landscapes, and market-sizing analyses
• Monitor regulatory developments and macro drivers impacting portfolio exposures
• Develop industry expertise across key verticals including fintech, healthtech, and enterprise software

Investment committee materials

• Draft concise investment memoranda, risk-factor summaries, and recommendation decks for IC approval
• Articulate key value-creation levers, valuation comparables, and deal-structure considerations
• Support senior team members in investment committee presentations

Portfolio monitoring & reporting

• Update quarterly valuation marks and contribute to performance-attribution reports
• Track operating KPIs, financing events, and corporate actions; escalate material deviations from base-case assumptions
• Assist in preparing portfolio company board materials and investor updates

Research publications & client communications

• Generate high-quality factsheets, market updates, and thought-leadership pieces for LPs and platform users
• Ensure all external materials meet brand, compliance, and regulatory standards
• Support client conferences and investor events

You might be a good fit if you

• Current enrolment in, or recent graduate of, a bachelor's or master's in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field
• Strong academic performance (preferred GPA of 3.2+ or equivalent)
• Solid grasp of corporate-finance, accounting, and valuation concepts
• Advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets; comfort manipulating large datasets
• Clear, concise writing style—able to translate numbers into narrative
• Strong interest in private markets, technology, and macro trends
• Demonstrated initiative through relevant coursework, projects, or extracurricular activities

Preferred qualifications

• Prior internship or project experience in investment banking, VC, PE, equity research, or strategy consulting
• Familiarity with Bloomberg, Capital IQ, PitchBook, or similar databases
• Experience with PowerPoint, Canva, or Figma for clean visual storytelling
• Additional European language skills are advantageous for EMEA coverage

What we offer

Programme structure

• Duration: 6 Months (summer programme: September- March 2026)
• Format: Part-time, hybrid working model (minimum 2 days in remote or London Office)
• Start Date: Flexible within programme dates to accommodate academic timelines

Compansation & benefits

• Competitive stipend
• Performance-linked bonus potential upon successful completion
• Conversion opportunity: Top performers eligible for full-time Research Analyst role with equity participation
• Professional development: Training sessions, industry conferences, and networking events
• Modern workplace: Dynamic London office with latest technology and collaborative workspace

Offers

• Direct impact: Hands-on exposure to live deals and genuine influence on investment decisions
• Institutional learning: Work alongside professionals who've managed multibillion-dollar mandates at top-tier firms
• Tech innovation: Experience building the future of private markets through cutting-edge fintech solutions
• Mission alignment: Join a purpose-driven culture committed to democratising access to private markets ecosystem
• Career acceleration: Fast-track development in a high-growth startup environment where ideas move to execution rapidly

Ready to apply?

Please apply with your CV and academic transcripts. We review applications on a rolling basis, with priority given to those submitted early.

Wealt is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion across all dimensions.

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