As an Analyst Intern, you will be a fully integrated member of our European investment team and will be primarily based at our Brussels headquarters. From day one, you will contribute to live investment opportunities and portfolio company projects, work closely with a team of experienced investors and gain hands-on exposure to the investment process.

Your responsibilities will evolve:

• Identifying and assessing prospective investments through market mapping, company research and thematic deep dives

• Preparing company profiles, financial analyses, presentations and investment memoranda to support clear, insightful recommendations to the senior team

• Supporting live deal processes across the investment cycle, including due diligence and transaction execution

• Supporting the team in monitoring portfolio companies by reviewing financial and operational performance and preparing relevant analyses and reporting

• Developing detailed financial models to test key investment assumptions and support valuation and scenario analysis for prospective investments

• Collaborating with investment and management teams across Verlinvest’s international offices and C-level executives across portfolio companies.

Profile of the candidate

• A previous internship experience in investment banking, strategy consulting or private equity is strongly preferred

• Supporting the team in monitoring portfolio companies by reviewing financial and operational performance and preparing relevant analyses and reportingCurrently completing, or recently completed, a degree in Finance, Business, Economics or Engineering at a leading university or business school

• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills, with advanced proficiency in Excel and with AI tools, combined with intellectual curiosity, independent thinking and the ability to challenge assumptions, and turn complex information into clear investment insights

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to present ideas clearly and engage effectively with colleagues and external stakeholders

• An entrepreneurial, curious and proactive mindset, with attention to detail, resilience and a collaborative approach

• Fluency in English and French is required. German or another international language is a strong advantage

Details of the internship

• Start date around January 2027. The exact duration will be discussed with the selected candidate, with an intended duration of five to six months to ensure broad exposure across the full investment process.

• Based in Brussels, with a European scope and occasional travel across the region

• Applicants must already have the right to work and reside in Belgium, as Verlinvest is unable to sponsor a work permit for this internship

What we offer

• Paid internship

• Academic internship documentation support if needed

• Hands-on private equity experience, with exposure to live investments and portfolio companies across the full investment cycle

• The opportunity to work closely with experienced private equity investors in an international and entrepreneurial environment

• Meaningful responsibility from day one, with a steep learning curve and regular feedback

• Broad exposure to consumer sectors, investment strategies and markets across Europe

 

Next steps

Ready to gain hands-on private equity experience in an international, entrepreneurial environment? Please send your CV and a short cover letter explaining why you would like to join Verlinvest by November 6^th.

The selection process will include several interviews and a case study.

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