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Private Equity Intern (Q2 2026)
Your Role
As a Private Equity Intern at Carbyne, you will work closely with our investment team and gain hands-on exposure to the full private equity investment lifecycle. From day one, you will support live transactions, portfolio work, and thematic research, while developing a strong understanding of how investment decisions are made in practice.
In this role, you will:
Lead a defined, long-term project throughout the internship; taking ownership of the workstream, coordinating inputs, and driving progress under the guidance of the investment team
Support the evaluation of potential investments across all stages of the investment process, from initial screening to execution
Assist in building and reviewing financial models, business cases, and valuation analyses
Prepare market and competitive analyses, including industry research and company benchmarking
Support commercial and financial due diligence workstreams
Contribute to portfolio company development with research and business analyses
Work closely with investment team members in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for a highly motivated and analytical individual with a strong interest in private equity and investing.
The ideal candidate will have:
A strong academic background, preferably in business, economics, finance, or a related field, and be in the penultimate year of study or have recently completed a degree
First practical experience through internships or working student roles, ideally in private equity, investment banking, strategy consulting, transaction services, or corporate finance
Strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of financial statements
Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; prior exposure to financial modeling is preferred
Strong attention to detail and a structured, proactive working style
Fluency in English and German; other European languages are a plus
A high level of motivation, curiosity, and willingness to learn
Why Carbyne?
An internship at Carbyne offers a steep learning curve and meaningful exposure to private equity in a professional investment environment with direct exposure to live transactions.
We offer:
Direct involvement in live transactions and portfolio work
Close collaboration with experienced investment professionals
A professional, supportive, and entrepreneurial team culture
The opportunity to make a "first step" into a career in private equity and investing
How to Apply
We believe our success is driven by talented and committed individuals, and we look forward to meeting candidates who share our entrepreneurial mindset.
Please submit your cover letter, CV, and certificates to recruiting@carbynepartners.de or apply directly via LinkedIn. In your application, please indicate your preferred starting date and duration of the internship.
Please note that candidates should be located in Hamburg, Germany, or open to relocating, and should hold a valid EU work permit.