Research Analyst Intern – Private Markets (VC & PE)

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About Wealt

Wealt is a fast-growing, tech-driven platform widening access to private-market investments across EMEA. By pairing deep capital markets expertise with cutting-edge technology, we enable sophisticated investors, family offices, and institutions to participate in venture capital, growth equity, real estate, and other opportunities that were once reserved for a select few.

Role overview

You will join our investment team as a Research Analyst Intern, focusing on late-stage venture capital and private equity opportunities. Working alongside portfolio managers and sector leads, you will help transform data into actionable insights and support the full private investment life cycle, from sourcing to portfolio monitoring.

What you’ll do

-> Investment origination & screening

• Maintain sector screens and deal-flow trackers to identify high-conviction primary and secondary transactions
• Conduct initial qualitative and quantitative assessments to prioritise prospects for detailed diligence
• Support origination efforts across target sectors and geographies

-> Due diligence & valuation analysis

• Build and maintain detailed financial models (cap table, DCF, LBO, and sensitivity analysis) to underpin valuation and return scenarios
• Analyse unit economics, capital-efficiency metrics, exit pathways, and downside protections
• Coordinate data-room reviews and prepare focused diligence checklists
• Conduct comparable company analysis and precedent transaction research

-> Research & thematic coverage

• Produce institutional-grade sector primers, competitor landscapes, and market-sizing analyses
• Monitor regulatory developments and macro drivers impacting portfolio exposures
• Develop industry expertise across key verticals including fintech, healthtech, and enterprise software

-> Investment committee materials

• Draft concise investment memoranda, risk-factor summaries, and recommendation decks for IC approval
• Articulate key value-creation levers, valuation comparables, and deal-structure considerations
• Support senior team members in investment committee presentations

-> Portfolio monitoring & reporting

• Update quarterly valuation marks and contribute to performance-attribution reports
• Track operating KPIs, financing events, and corporate actions; escalate material deviations from base-case assumptions
• Assist in preparing portfolio company board materials and investor updates

-> Research publications & client communications

• Generate high-quality factsheets, market updates, and thought-leadership pieces for LPs and platform users
• Ensure all external materials meet brand, compliance, and regulatory standards
• Support client conferences and investor events

You might be a good fit if you

• Current enrolment in, or recent graduate of, a bachelor's or master's in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field
• Strong academic performance (preferred GPA of 3.2+ or equivalent)
• Solid grasp of corporate-finance, accounting, and valuation concepts
• Advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets; comfort manipulating large datasets
• Clear, concise writing style—able to translate numbers into narrative
• Strong interest in private markets, technology, and macro trends
• Demonstrated initiative through relevant coursework, projects, or extracurricular activities

Preferred qualifications

• Prior internship or project experience in investment banking, VC, PE, equity research, or strategy consulting
• Familiarity with Bloomberg, Capital IQ, PitchBook, or similar databases
• Experience with PowerPoint, Canva, or Figma for clean visual storytelling
• Additional European language skills are advantageous for EMEA coverage
  

What we offer

-> Programme structure

• Duration: 6 Months (summer programme: September- March 2026)
• Format: Part-time, hybrid working model (minimum 2 days in remote or London Office)
• Start Date: Flexible within programme dates to accommodate academic timelines

-> Compansation & benefits

• Competitive stipend
• Performance-linked bonus potential upon successful completion
• Conversion opportunity: Top performers eligible for full-time Research Analyst role with equity participation
• Professional development: Training sessions, industry conferences, and networking events
• Modern workplace: Dynamic London office with latest technology and collaborative workspace

-> Offers

• Direct impact: Hands-on exposure to live deals and genuine influence on investment decisions
• Institutional learning: Work alongside professionals who've managed multibillion-dollar mandates at top-tier firms
• Tech innovation: Experience building the future of private markets through cutting-edge fintech solutions
• Mission alignment: Join a purpose-driven culture committed to democratising access to private markets ecosystem
• Career acceleration: Fast-track development in a high-growth startup environment where ideas move to execution rapidly

Ready to apply?

Please apply with your CV and academic transcripts. We review applications on a rolling basis, with priority given to those submitted early.

Wealt is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion across all dimensions.