Employer: Bridgepoint
Location: Stockholm
Last day to apply: 24/04/31
Start date: June and/or August
Introduction
Ever wondered what it’s like to work in private equity? This is your chance to step behind the scenes and gain real-world experience in a supportive and engaging environment, even if you’re just starting out. No prior experience in finance is required, just an open mind, willingness to learn and enthusiasm!
More about Bridgepoint
Bridgepoint is an international private asset growth investor, focussed on acquiring leading companies in attractive markets with the potential to grow organically or through acquisition. The group, with funds under management of €63 billion, currently comprises private equity, private credit and infrastructure, and has a strong local presence in Europe, the US and China. Bridgepoint’s private equity funds seek to invest in international growth companies from €10m-€1.5bn in value across five principal sectors: technology, business and financial services, healthcare, advanced industrials, and consumer.
More about the role
The internship is meant for candidates who are interested in learning more about investing in
private companies. It will last between 4-8 weeks in June and/or August and will give candidates the opportunity to be exposed to the world of private equity. Candidates will also be given the opportunity to spend time learning skills used in the financial industry, eg modelling, creating presentations for meetings with companies etc.
Things you’ll be doing might include:
- Screening markets for interesting companies that could be investment opportunities
- Reviewing and summarising information relating to potential investment opportunities
- Researching companies with regards to financial performance, market and competitive positioning, ownership
Key requirements
NB: No previous experience of working in finance is required.
We are looking for students who are keen to learn and have a genuine interest in investing and finance, even though it may not be their area of study. Some prior work experience in other fields is a plus but not required.
Candidates should be:
- Self-motivated team player with strong work ethic, thoughtful and straightforward
- Exhibits high energy and drive
- Strong analytical and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Quick learner operating in an organised, structured, and thoughtful manner
- Fluent in English and Swedish
Dates & Location
June and/or August 2024 (exact dates to be agreed with candidates) on site at Bridgepoint’s offices in central Stockholm (Mäster Samuelsgatan 1, Stockholm 111 44)
Application Process
Please send your application consisting of your CV and a short cover letter to Isabelle.gislefoss@bridgepoint.eu
Interviews will be held either in person or online during May.
Application deadline 31 April 2024
