Secondaries and Primaries Intern - September 2026 | London

Secondaries and Primaries Intern - September 2026 | London

Full-Time 25000 - 30000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Monitor portfolios, support investment teams, and engage in diverse financial tasks.
  • Company: Join Ardian, a leading private investment house with a collaborative culture.
  • Benefits: Gain valuable experience in finance with a focus on ethical investment.
  • Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace committed to employee development and success.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in finance while developing your skills in a dynamic environment.
  • Qualifications: Degree from a top business school or UK university; previous internship experience preferred.

The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.

Ardian is a world leading private investment house, managing or advising $200bn of assets on behalf of more than 1,920 clients globally. Our broad expertise, spanning Private Equity, Real Assets and Credit, enables us to offer a wide range of investment opportunities and respond flexibly to our clients’ differing needs. Ardian is majority-owned by its employees and places great emphasis on developing its people and fostering a collaborative culture based on collective intelligence.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Monitoring of existing portfolio and pricing for new transactions
  • Supporting the investment team with various transversal tasks
  • Specialised business and technical knowledge
  • Strong commercial understanding of Private Equity
  • Strong proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
  • The candidate should possess a broad set of quantitative, qualitative and interpersonal skills, and be a strong team player
  • Intellectual rigour and discipline; ability to organise and perform work efficiently

Education and Experience:

  • Degree either completed or due to complete from a leading business school or UK university. Minimum 2:1 or equivalent
  • A previous internship in one of the following areas would be beneficial:
    • Private Equity fund M&A or structured/leveraged finance team of a leading European or American bank
    • Transaction Services team of a leading audit firm
    • Leading strategy consulting firm

Communication Scope:

The candidate will be required to liaise directly with various internal team members and should be confident in requesting / providing information to all levels of management. The role will require frequent interaction with other teams in the UK, and from other Ardian offices / geographies.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:

At ARDIAN, we are proud of our diverse culture. As a forward thinking organization, we recognize that having people from different backgrounds brings innovation and excellence. Therefore, a diverse and inclusive environment is key to our business success. Ardian is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to our employees, applicants and candidates based on individual qualifications, without regard to gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, marriage or civil partnership, disability, age, religion or belief, pregnancy or maternity, as well as any other protected class.

Regulatory Responsibilities:

Conduct Rule Staff: Ensure compliance with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements applicable to the role. Understand the Individual Conduct Rules set out by the UK Regulator and ensure compliance in letter and in spirit.

Secondaries and Primaries Intern - September 2026 | London employer: Aplaro Ltd

Citi is an exceptional employer for a Markets Quantitative Analyst, offering a dynamic work environment where quantitative modelling meets real-time trading decisions. With a strong emphasis on professional development, flexible hybrid working arrangements, and a collaborative culture, employees are empowered to grow their skills while making impactful contributions to global markets. The opportunity to work alongside industry experts and tackle large-scale quantitative challenges makes Citi a rewarding place for those seeking meaningful careers in finance.

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Contact Details:

Aplaro Ltd Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Secondaries and Primaries Intern - September 2026 | London

Portfolio Monitoring
Pricing Analysis
Private Equity Knowledge
Excel Proficiency
Word Proficiency
PowerPoint Proficiency
Quantitative Skills