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 is an affiliate of the Wendel Group. For more information, visit wendelgroup.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.
Country Focused Investment Teams
An important element of IK's strategy is to invest in companies that are well-positioned in their incumbent markets and to transform them into European or global market leaders through geographic expansion as well as strategic and operational improvement. IK believes that the successful execution of this strategy requires both an intimate knowledge of local markets as well as a strong international reach. Therefore, IK takes a multi-regional approach by organising the investment team into five regional teams focused on investments in the Benelux, Nordics, France, DACH and UK.
The French team is now looking for interns to support our deal activities in the first half 2027. We have the following internship openings :
openings for a 6 months internship starting in either January 2027 or March 2027
The Role
As an intern, you will work closely with the investment professionals of IK’s French team, and will assist with the appraisal of potential investment opportunities (both quantitative and qualitative) as well as the execution of transactions in the French region. In addition, you will also be involved with the current portfolio companies, assisting in supporting management teams with developing and executing on various strategic initiatives. The work of an intern is highly diverse, and candidates will gain investing and operational experience across a wide range of sectors. Your responsibilities include:
Performing in-depth market and industry research
Identifying and analysing suitable investment opportunities
Detailed analysis of financial and corporate information
Building operating models and performing valuation exercises
Participating in the execution of M&A transactions and the execution of financings
Supporting management teams of portfolio companies
Our Expectations
Excellent academic focus, e.g. finance/economics and engineering and track record
Prior first work experience through relevant internships in private equity/ venture capital, investment banking/ M&A advisory, strategic consulting or comparable internships.
Fluency in French and English
Financially literate and with an analytical mindset
High level of attention to detail
Strong work ethic and ability to multi-task
Must be a team-player
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
A base salary of € 3,000 per month
The job will be open until we find the right candidates. We will review the applications regularly.