Search Fund Accelerator (SFA) is an innovative Private Equity firm designed to
optimize a niche investment model known as the Search Fund. SFA provides support
and committed capital to entrepreneurs seeking a single business to acquire and
actively manage and grow as CEO. Our entrepreneurs are accomplished professionals
with operational and entrepreneurial experience as well as experience in investment
banking, consulting and private equity. They are also alumni of top business schools,
namely Harvard, INSEAD, Columbia, Kellogg, and Booth, among others.
Job Description
SFA is seeking Private Equity Interns to support its entrepreneurs to identify and
acquire a business. The Internship Program at SFA is invaluable, particularly for those
pursuing careers in private equity, investment banking, consulting and
entrepreneurship. Interns will learn about a variety of industries and business
models, in addition to company valuation methods and research techniques.
SFA’s Internship Program includes workshops and events to enrich the learning
experience. The position is ideal for undergraduate students interested in pursuing
careers in business, particularly in finance or consulting.
The Internship Program requires a commitment of 20 hours/week for at least 12
weeks. This unpaid Internship Program is open to current students who receive
course credit from their university.
Responsibilities:
Identify and evaluate potential acquisition targets
Conduct research to identify and evaluate industry niches
Interface with brokers and bankers to source opportunities
Analyze financial statements, business models and other information in Confidential Information Memoranda
Conduct due diligence on acquisition targets
Recruit and train future SFA interns
TO APPLY, PLEASE GO TO WWW.SEARCHFUNDACCELERATOR.COM/INTERNS. WE WILL ONLY REVIEW APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH OUR WEBSITE
Undergraduate student eligible to receive course credit for the internship
An entrepreneurial, energetic, optimistic attitude
Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail
Excellent English communication skills, both written and oral
A good understanding of financial statements
TO APPLY, PLEASE GO TO WWW.SEARCHFUNDACCELERATOR.COM/INTERNS. WE WILL ONLY REVIEW APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH OUR WEBSITE
Skills Required
- Current undergraduate student eligible to receive course credit for the internship
- Entrepreneurial, energetic, and optimistic attitude
- Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail
- Excellent written and oral English communication skills
- Good understanding of financial statements
What We Do
Search Fund Accelerator (SFA) is a private-equity firm and specialized coaching organization focused on the search-fund model. It provides committed equity capital, training, personalized coaching, and operational support to selected entrepreneurs seeking to identify, acquire, and actively manage a single business as its CEO. SFA also helps searchers evaluate acquisition targets, research industries, source opportunities, and complete the acquisition process.
