Private Equity Intern

The Riverside Company is a global investment firm focused on being one of the leading private equity and flexible capital options for business owners and portfolio company employees at the smaller end of the middle market by seeking to fuel transformative growth and create lasting value. Since its founding in 1988, Riverside has made more than 1,000 investments. The firm's international private equity and flexible capital portfolios include more than 140 companies. For more information, visit www.riversidecompany.com.

The Riverside Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and embraces the diversity of its people and encourages all underrepresented groups to apply.  

RIVERSIDE EUROPE

Riverside’s activities in Europe are concentrated around five offices: Brussels, Munich, Luxembourg, Stockholm, and Madrid, with about 30 investment, origination, and operating professionals. Riverside is investing from its seventh European vintage and has more than €13 billion of assets under management. Deal flow is strong across its target regions in Europe and its four industry specializations: Software & Technology, Consumer, Healthcare, and Specialty Manufacturing & Distribution.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Riverside is seeking a highly motivated Private Equity Intern to join our Brussels-based investment team for a six-month internship starting in January 2027. The Riverside European Fund operates from five offices across Brussels, Munich, Stockholm, Madrid and Luxembourg. The fund focuses on control buyouts of European companies with EBITDA ranging from approximately €5 million to €20 million, primarily in the following sectors: Software & Technology, Consumer, Healthcare, and Specialty Manufacturing & Distribution. As an intern in our Brussels office, you will:

• Be an integral part of a close-knit team of investment professionals and be fully involved in daily operations
• Gain hands-on experience in deal analysis and valuation techniques (e.g. LBO modeling)
• Support the team in evaluating industry trends, sourcing new investment opportunities, identifying add-on acquisitions, and preparing investment memoranda

DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Fluent in English (Dutch and/or French is a plus)
• Solid understanding of valuation methodologies and their practical application
• Basic knowledge of private equity principles and investment logic
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent time management and multi-tasking capabilities
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint
• Superior writing and analytical abilities
• A critical and creative mindset for research
• A proactive attitude, eagerness to learn, and a collaborative spirit

Strong consideration will be made for candidates that have previous experience in strategy consulting, investment banking or VC/PE investment experience.

All candidates must abide by Riverside's internal policies related to data protection.