2025 PE Analyst Intern | Gnaisse Capital (Search Fund)

About Gnaisse Capital Gnaisse is a search fund, a form of private equity fund with the objective of searching for, acquiring, operating and growing a private business in Brazil with an enterprise value of BRL 50-150mm. Our mission is to continue the legacy of Brazilian entrepreneurs and generate returns for all stakeholders. Chandler Payne, the managing principal, seeks a motivated professional to join the team on a part-time basis beginning mid-July###-###-#### This professional will be intricately involved in the deal sourcing and acquisition processes and must be excited to contribute proactively to and gain experience in these processes as well as possess excellent communication skills in both Portuguese and English. The ideal professional is passionate about private investment in Brazil and Latin America, delivers high-quality, detail-oriented work, and has prior exposure to finance. Internship Overview Schedule. Start date July 21st, ###-###-#### hours/week. Depending on the applicant’s university calendar, possibility of full-time may be extended during winter/summer 2025/2026. Location. Hybrid/São Paulo. Compensation. Unpaid. Benefits Personalized Mentorship. Receive one-on-one guidance from an experienced principal. Hands-On Experience. Work on live deals and network with Brazilian investment professionals. Entrepreneurial Skill-Building. Learn to navigate fast-paced processes with limited resources. Partnership. Partnership with Grit Capital extends access to deal flow, strategic guidance, and local networks. Roles/Responsibilities Industry Research. Identify attractive industries and value-creation opportunities within those industries. Research and analyze potential targets. Monitor macro/megatrends that may inform these investment theses. Deal Sourcing. Organize/initiate target outreach and oversee the deal pipeline. Engage with business owners, brokers, and other intermediaries. Deal Management. Build financial models to assess opportunities. Perform and oversee comprehensive due diligence (financial, operational, sales, etc.). Draft investment memos for potential acquisitions. Contribute to weekly investment committee meetings. Investor Relations. Develop investor materials (e.g., deal and fundraising PowerPoints) and communications templates (e.g., quarterly updates). Operations. Improve internal processes and standards and support future recruitment. Core Competencies Passionate. Brazil/Latin America; development; private investment. Driven. Delivers on time and to a high standard. Proactive. Improves processes and contributes to deal discussions. Language. Communicates well in both Portuguese and English. Technical Skills. Has prior exposure to financial modeling and investor materials. Education. Is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. How to Apply Interested professionals are encouraged to send a résumé and a short writing sample on a subject of their choice (in English or Portuguese) to redacted