INTERN, CO-INVESTMENTS (GERMAN SPEAKING)
To apply, please email your resume and any additional information to careers@capdyn.com
Role: Intern, Co-Investments (German Speaking)
Contract type: Fixed Term
Location: London
Duration: 6 Months
Start date: January 2026
About Capital Dynamics:
Capital Dynamics is an independent global asset management firm focusing on private assets, including Private equity (primaries, secondaries and direct investments) and Clean Energy.
Established in 1988, the Firm has extensive knowledge and experience developing solutions tailored to meet the exacting needs of a diverse and global client base of institutional and private wealth investors. Capital Dynamics oversees more than USD 15 billion in assets under management and advisement and employs approximately 150 professionals globally across 13 offices in Europe, North America, and Asia.
Private Equity Co-investment:
Our global direct Co-Investment typically makes investments in mid-market companies alongside established lead investors and specialist sponsors who have a history of strong performance, relevant sector expertise, consistent strategy and execution, and whose teams have shown that they can invest successfully through different economic cycles. The co-investment team invests in companies in North America, Europe, and the rest of the world, particularly developed Asia. Companies sought have sustainable competitive positions, strong growth opportunities and high ESG standards. While sector agnostic, preferred industries include consumer, healthcare, technology and business services and, to some extent, industrial companies and those in the energy and power markets.
Role Purpose:
The Intern will support the European Co-Investment team to perform both quantitative and qualitative analysis to assess and determine investment opportunities in the European market, and will have a chance to participate in the full end-to-end investment process. The successful candidate must be fluent in German and English and display superior writing skills.
Tasks & responsibilities:
• Gain a broad understanding of the private equity sector and the relevant value drivers.
• Screen of direct investment opportunities in the European market.
• Perform valuation analysis using comparable companies analysis, precedent comps analysis.
• Work with the deal team to shadow and support live transactions where required.
• Support preparation and review of financial statements.
Education & Qualifications:
• Academic background in relevant disciplines (Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering).
• Relevant past and keen interest in PE transactions would be critical, typically successful candidates came from:
– Other Private Equity funds
– M&A or structured/leveraged finance teams of leading banks
– Transaction Services team of a leading professional services firms
– Leading strategy consulting firms
• Understanding of financial statement analysis, financial models, valuation techniques and competency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Possess a broad set of quantitative, qualitative and interpersonal skills, and be a strong team player.
• Relevant industry qualifications such as CFA, CAIA, MBA, qualified accountant, are welcome but not mandatory.
Languages:
• Must be fluent in German and English and display superior writing skills.
At the end of the internship, the successful candidate may be considered for a full-time position.
Diversity & Inclusion:
Capital Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a global diverse workforce. We are a global company with 23 nationalities represented across our staff in 13 offices, spanning North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. We believe diversity and inclusion (“D&I”) is key to being better at what we do, and our initiatives are designed to attract, develop, and advance talented individuals, regardless of race, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, disability status or any other dimension of diversity. We welcome and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply to join Capital Dynamics.
Please inform our recruitment team if you have a disability, condition or difference that may require us to make any adjustments as part of your application process or during employment.