Raffles Green Capital – Private Equity Analyst Intern

Job Summary

As an Private Equity Analyst Intern, you will get a chance to learn by engaging directly in the sourcing and acquisition process of small-medium enterprises across various sectors, and geographies developing financial skills, strategic thinking, and an entrepreneurial spirit.

Responsibilities

Market Research

• Conduct comprehensive market research to identify potential industries and sectors for acquisition opportunities.
• Identify and research target companies, evaluating them against our investment criteria.

Deal Sourcing

• Assist in sourcing potential acquisition targets through databases, industry reports, outbound efforts, and networking events.
• Take ownership of the deal sourcing process, including industry analysis and writing reports on interesting industries.
• Reach out to potential companies for sale via email, mail, and phone calls.
• Develop a robust pipeline of potential investment opportunities and prepare pre-meeting briefs for managing partners.

Financial Analysis

• Assist in the financial analysis of potential targets, including creating financial models, conducting valuation analysis, and assessing investment returns.
• Independently analyze basic metrics in financial statements and present findings to the management team.
• Understand the relationship between the balance sheet, P&L, and cash flow statement to make sophisticated judgments on companies.

Due Diligence

• Support due diligence efforts by gathering and analyzing information related to target companies, including legal, financial, and operational aspects.
• Collaborate with external advisors and experts to ensure a thorough understanding of potential risks and opportunities.
• Attend internal meetings, due diligence sessions, and, in some cases, meetings with business owners.

Documentation and Reporting

• Prepare and maintain detailed documentation for each potential acquisition target, including investment summaries and reports.
• Assist in the preparation of presentations and reports for the investment committee.
• Write highly professional and personalized correspondence to business owners and draft concise investment memos. 

Ad hoc Support

• Provide administrative support to the team, including scheduling meetings, coordinating communication, and managing project timelines.
• Recruit, manage, and train other interns or contractors as needed.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a reputable undergraduate or postgraduate program (business, finance, or accounting) with strong academic achievement.
• Knowledge of the Private Equity/Search Fund industry desirable; some exposure to CFA advantageous.
• Strong interest in and understanding of business analysis and markets.
• Proven experience in interpreting financial statements and performing qualitative analysis to understand industry or company overviews.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for a wide range of audiences, from investors to company employees.
• Proficiency with basic productivity software (e.g., GSuite, Word, Excel, Hubspot, Zoho).
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• High level of analytical skills and the ability to operate in a continuously evolving and competitive business environment.
• Native English speaker; fluency in Chinese/Malay/Tamil is a plus.

Why Join Us?

• Gain hands-on experience in private equity, mergers and acquisitions, and entrepreneurship.
• Develop a well-rounded business mind through exposure to investment banking, management consulting, and start-up environments.
• Be an integral part of a small, dynamic team where you can assume significant responsibilities and impact real deals.
• Fully flexible hours/remote work environment. We believe that you work best under your own terms and we trust our team to get work done. 
• At Raffles Green Capital, our team is our greatest asset. We will be happy to provide references for future employment and graduate school admission for excellent candidates.