Private Equity Internship - WSO Global Talent Program
Wall Street Oasis (WSO) is the world’s largest career community for finance, with over 1 million registered members and 20 million annual visits.
Our Global Talent Program offers a rare opportunity for high-performing students to gain hands-on experience, build a standout resume, and develop real buy-side skill sets through a structured, 10-week virtual internship.
We are actively screening thousands of students globally to identify future finance leaders. This highly selective program is offered in partnership with LMM funds and search funds across major regions including the US, UK, Europe, APAC, and MENA.
Only two interns are selected per quarter per geographic region, ensuring a focused, high-impact internship experience.
What You'll Gain:
Intensive Private Equity Training (Weeks 1–2)
The internship begins with two weeks of rigorous in-house virtual training led by industry professionals. You’ll build a strong foundation in the core skills used in Private Equity and growth investing, including:
- 3-Statement Financial Modeling
- Capital IQ Pro Access + Academy training with a certificate upon completion
- DCF Valuation
- Trading Comparables
- Transaction Comparables
- LBO Basics (Debt + Returns + IRR Drivers)
- Investment Memo Writing
- Market / Industry Research
- Excel + PowerPoint Best Practices for Deal Work
Placement Opportunities
Top interns are typically placed with:
- Lower Middle Market (LMM) PE firms
- Search Funds
- Independent Sponsors
- HoldCo / Operator-led acquisition platforms
- Small Growth Equity firms
- Family Offices investing directly into private companies
These placements offer the closest real-world exposure to buy-side deal work and investing decision-making.
This is an unpaid internship designed for high-potential students seeking practical experience and a significant resume boost. The value lies in the rigorous training, direct exposure to real private equity work, and the mentorship from experienced professionals.
Who We're Looking For:
This program is ideal for highly motivated freshmen and sophomores (not limited to) who are eager to get a head start in private equity and build a compelling CV. We seek candidates who are hungry, quick learners, and committed to excelling in a fast-paced environment.
How to Apply:
Get your application in now! If selected, you will be invited to complete a short assessment. Top candidates from this assessment will move forward to the intensive training phase.
This is your chance to gain an unparalleled edge in your finance career. We look forward to reviewing your application!