IK Partners (“IK”) is a European private equity firm focused on investments in the Benelux, DACH, France, Nordics and the UK. Since 1989, IK has raised more than €20 billion of capital and invested in over 200 European companies. IK supports companies with strong underlying potential, partnering with management teams and investors to create robust, well-positioned businesses with excellent long-term prospects. For more information, visit ikpartners.com
IK's prime target markets include the Nordics, Benelux, France, DACH and more recently the UK. Headquartered in London, IK has additional offices in France, Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands and Sweden for its dedicated regional investment teams, consisting of over 90 investment professionals.
IK is looking for its new Capital Markets Off-Cycle Analyst to support them during a full-time internship of 5 months from January 2027. The role will be full-time office-based.
The Team
As one of our new deal teams, the Capital Markets team works alongside our investment teams across all strategies to put in place viable and forward-looking capital structures for our current portfolio companies and potential investment opportunities. The intern will work across IK’s geographies to understand the portfolio companies’ funding needs and will identify most suitable financing package from a variety of liquidity pools. Throughout the internship, the intern will have a fantastic exposure to our business and have an overview of all our investment activities; which is one of the best aspect of the role according to our interns.
The Role
As a Capital Markets intern, you will work closely with the investment professionals in IK's deal teams and will be involved in the assessment, structuring and execution of LBO financing for investment opportunities in Europe as well as in financing matters for existing Portfolio Companies.
Assist with financial analysis, modelling, due diligence, structuring and documentation as well as portfolio monitoring for LBO financing
Investigate market trends in debt capital markets (private debt, leveraged loans, high-yield, etc.)
Assist with presentations and maintaining databases
Our Expectation
Relevant academic focus, e.g. finance/economics and engineering and excellent track record
Prior first work experience (ideally 6 months) through relevant internships in private equity/ venture capital, investment banking/ M&A advisory, strategic consulting or comparable internships. Capital Markets / Leveraged Finance experience a plus
Financially literate and analytical mindset
High level of attention to detail
Our Offering
Dynamic and supportive working environment with on-the-job training provided
Insight into the workings of a leading European private equity firm
Opportunity to work with a broad range of colleagues in a diverse and inclusive workplace culture