Summer Intern 2027 - Buyouts & Growth Equity Team

Summer Intern 2027 - Buyouts and Growth Equity Team at CF Private Equity 

CF Private Equity Overview

An affiliate of asset management firm Commonfund, CF Private Equity, Inc. empowers pension funds, endowments, foundations, family offices, investment advisors, and other sophisticated investors to diversify portfolios with private investments. We aim to combine the scale of a leading global asset manager with the nimble flexibility of a focused boutique, with access to what we believe are many of the world's leading managers in buyouts and growth equity, venture capital, and real assets and sustainability strategies. Our global portfolios are constructed with a diversified mix of primaries, secondaries, and co-investments, with a focus on smaller and growing companies backed by sector and geographic specialist general partners. We also provide direct investing opportunities through secondaries and co-investing programs that provide dedicated exposure to select private companies. Our highly experienced investors reflect Commonfund’s commitment to investment performance and its decades-long commitment to the values of trust, transparency, and ethical behavior. Our professional staff of over 60 serves over 800 investors including mission-based organizations and pension plans. Stewardship is our priority and we have managed over $25.4 billion of private capital commitments since inception. 

Buyouts and Growth Equity Team Description: 

Our programs are dynamically constructed portfolios including primaries and co-investments. We build global programs as well as geographically focused programs across the U.S. and Europe & other international markets. The managers we select tend to operate in the small to middle market, where we believe there is often less competition and valuations may be more attractive. We seek to partner with managers that are capacity-constrained or otherwise difficult to access.

Position Overview

• Investment due diligence support: Support the investment due diligence process by participating in investment diligence calls, gathering and synthesizing data and information for investment analysis, and assisting the team in preparing memos and presentations for internal and external stakeholders. 

• Conduct research and analysis: Perform comprehensive market research and analysis to identify and assess potential investment opportunities in the buyouts & growth equity markets. Monitor industry news, research reports, and regulatory changes to provide valuable insights to the team. 

• Team collaboration: Work closely with investment professionals and other CF Private Equity investment teams to support deal execution and investment decision-making. Collaborate with colleagues to share information, insights, and best practices.

• Data management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of investment transactions, documents, and correspondence. 

• Special projects as assigned

We are currently seeking candidates for a 10-week internship position starting in the summer of 2027. Upon completion of the summer, the individual(s) will be considered for a full-time position upon graduation. This role will work on both primary fund investments as well as co-investments.

The program runs for 10 weeks from May 26 until August 4, 2027.

This role can be based in our Norwalk, CT or New York City office. Currently the team has a hybrid work schedule, three days in the office (either location), with the requirement to be in Norwalk on Tuesday.

Interested candidates should apply online at https://www.cfprivateequity.com/careers, with a resume and cover letter.

Requirements

• Juniors with a strong GPA
• 1+ years of relevant course work (Accounting, Finance, Business Management, etc.)
• Strong analytical skills, including use of Microsoft Office Excel for quantitative analysis
• Ability to complete assignments independently and on a timely basis
• Ability to work as part of a team to accomplish broader goals and objectives
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities