2026 Private Equity Intern, Riverside Europe

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

The Riverside Europe Fund is seeking a highly motivated Private Equity intern to join our Munich-based investment team for a minimum four-month internship starting from October 2026; candidates available in 2027 will also be considered. 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 & IT, Specialty Manufacturing & Distribution, Healthcare, and Consumer. The Riverside Europe Fund operates from five offices across Brussels, Luxembourg, Madrid, Munich and Stockholm. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

As an intern in our Munich office, you will:

• Be an integral part of a close-knit team of investment professionals and be fully involved in daily operations
• Engage in various aspects of deal origination and execution
• Conduct industry and market research to identify attractive investment sectors and potential targets
• Gain hands-on experience in deal analysis and valuation techniques (e.g. CTA, CCA, LBO modeling)
• Assist with the preparation of investment committee materials and internal presentations

DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Currently enrolled in an advanced semester or recently graduated from a leading university with a focus on Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related fields
• Prior experience as an intern in private equity, investment banking/M&A or strategy consulting
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with an understanding of financial statements and valuation methods
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously
• Fluency in German and English

WHY RIVERSIDE?

At Riverside, we’re building more than just a workplace. We’re creating a culture rooted in respect, integrity, and shared success. Guided by the Golden Rule, we believe in doing well by doing good – for our people, our partners, and our communities. Our commitment to excellence is grounded in our responsibility to our investors. That means we hold ourselves to the highest standards, investing in top talent, delivering superior work, and driving meaningful growth across our portfolio. Riverside is a place where innovation, collaboration, and purpose-driven work come together. Join us and grow your career with purpose, surrounded by people who care deeply about what they do.

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