Australian Search Fund Internship (Applications closed)

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August 10, 2023

by a searcher from University of Sydney in Sydney NSW, Australia

Private Equity Internship (Analyst) We are hiring 5 interns who are currently completing undergraduate or postgraduate study. About Resilient Search Partners Resilient Search Partners is a private equity fund (“Search Fund”) established to identify, acquire and operate a small to medium sized business in Australia. The Managing Director of Resilient Search Partners is a MBA graduate from the University of Sydney Business School with a background in management consulting, corporate finance, project delivery and operations. The Search Fund is backed by a group of local and international investors including investment funds, high net-worth individuals and experienced Search Fund investors. Overview of the Analyst Role We expect that you will develop a fundamental knowledge of how middle market companies are acquired and sold. You will also gain an understanding of the various participants involved in an acquisition and the motivating factors driving their behaviour. This role will suit students with career aspirations in management consulting, entrepreneurship, finance and/or private equity. Key Responsibilities Industry research: identify business models, drivers & metrics for selected industries Company analysis: identify potential acquisition opportunities within selected industries Investment sourcing: develop communication for reaching out to selected businesses Investment recommendations: review data on potential acquisitions and develop an investment thesis (including building financial models and Information Memos) Participation: join us in meetings and calls with key stakeholders in the Search Fund process Learning: engage with the Partners to develop your understanding of Private Equity and Search Funds Ideal Candidate Interested: keen interest in entrepreneurship, finance and/or private equity Committed: driven to hit goals, search for information not easily accessible, and contribute to the success of the team Strong communication skills: able to engage confidently with all Search Fund stakeholders Sound business acumen: sound knowledge of financial modelling, valuation, and other business data analysis High attention to detail: meticulous in the product you deliver Team player: keen to build strong relationships and enjoy being on the Search Fund journey Relevant skills: Various and diverse skills such as creative problem solving, information sourcing (including web scraping), marketing copywriting, and process automation will be highly prized. Further Details Location: Remote in Sydney Time commitment: 10 hours per week, flexible Start date: during August Duration: 10-12 weeks, can be extended Pay: you will receive hands on experience in the deal sourcing and investment processes. You will also be eligible for a success fee on the successful completion of a transaction. To apply, please send your CV and short introduction to redacted Shortlisted candidates will be asked to join a short information session Resilient Search Partners.
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from Western University in Guelph, ON, Canada
Hello, Mr. Terblanche. I've just sent in my application.

I look forward to hearing from you.
-Andy
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from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey in Somerset County, NJ, USA
Hello Mr.Terblanche, I have just emailed you my resume looking forward to hearing back from you soon!
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