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Private Equity Investment Team Internship Opportunities 2027 - starting Q1

Bad Homburg
Full-time
Intern / Student

Position Description

We are looking for Interns in our European Investment Team, based in Bad Homburg, joining as of Q1/2027. The minimum internship period is 3 months. Candidates must be in their final year of their Master's study or have already completed a Master's program.

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES (Co-investments, Secondaries and Primaries)

Monitoring Existing Private Equity Investments

  • Primary fund investments
  • Secondary fund investments (pricing and execution)
  • Direct co-investments
  • Portfolio management and allocation

Supporting the Investment Process

  • Financial modelling and analysis
  • Preparation of investment models and memorandums
  • Quantitative and qualitative analysis of transactions
  • Market and financial research

Assisting in the Preparation of Marketing Materials

  • Fundraising and Secondary pitch materials
  • Market research
  • Investor reporting materials

Your profile

  • Top academic performance from leading universities
  • Currently enrolled in or already completed a Master’s program in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field
  • Preferably with previous work experience through internships in Private Equity, M&A or Consulting
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills
  • Proficiency in financial modelling and analysis
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint is essential
  • Fluent in German and English

Why us?

  • Opportunity to take on responsibility from day one
  • International working environment
  • Open communication, flat hierarchies and short information channels
  • Hybrid working policy
  • Attractive workplace on the HQ Campus in Bad Homburg with staff restaurant
  • Free beverages and snacks
  • Regular staff events

About us

HQ Capital is a global private equity specialist that has deployed $13.3 billion of capital into globally and regionally focused private equity investments on behalf of institutional and private clients since 1989. As of December 31, 2025, the firm has invested in 960+ funds and direct companies alongside 300+ fund managers across North America, Europe and Asia. HQ Capital’s investments include private equity primary funds, secondary transactions, and co-investments alongside relationship deal sponsors. With more than 80+ employees based in Miami, New York, Bad Homburg, Singapore and Hong Kong, HQ Capital leverages local relationship networks and market knowledge to provide clients with sustainable value creation, diversification, attractive risk-adjusted returns, and responsible investing strategies alongside leading global private equity managers.

HQ Capital has executed on 226 secondary transactions since 1992 representing $2.8 billion of committed capital as of December 31, 2025. We would be pleased to provide references from sellers with whom we have completed secondary transactions, as well as from fund general partners with whom we have effectively and efficiently completed secondary transactions or in whose funds we are currently a limited partner on a primary basis.