Buyout Intern - September 2026 | London

Company Overview

Ardian is a world‑leading private investment house, managing or advising $200bn of assets on behalf of more than 1,920 clients globally. Its broad expertise spans Private Equity, Real Assets and Credit, enabling a wide range of investment opportunities and flexible responses to client needs. Through Ardian Customized Solutions it creates bespoke portfolios for institutional clients and offers a specialist service for private clients via Ardian Private Wealth Solutions. Majority‑owned by employees, Ardian emphasizes people development, collaborative culture, responsible investment, and aims to deliver excellent performance with high ethical standards.

Job Purpose

Ardian’s PE Buyout team is offering an analyst internship in the London office to assist in sourcing, analysis and execution of investments. The team is highly active in the LBO market in Europe and maintains a strong deal flow, providing interns with significant responsibilities from day one and frequent interaction with senior management and other investment teams. Successful interns often become permanent hires.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyse information on target companies, their competitors and business sectors, and prepare materials for and participate in meetings with industry experts and management teams.
• Participate in the assessment of investment opportunities, including business analysis, company modelling, company valuation and research of comparables.
• Participate in the investment process by drafting the investment memorandum and reviewing due‑diligence work performed in commercial, financial, legal and other areas.
• Steer the team’s overall investment thesis by writing a sector paper on an industry around which you have conviction.
• Communicate and collaborate as an integral part of the London Buyout team, interacting daily with junior and senior team members, with other regional Buyout teams on select topics, and with other Ardian teams; maintain regular interaction with external advisors (commercial, financial, legal, M&A, etc.) and management teams.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial understanding of Private Equity and knowledge of LBO modelling.
• Broad set of quantitative, qualitative and interpersonal skills; strong team player; intellectual rigour and discipline; ability to organise and perform work efficiently.
• Knowledge of financial statement analysis, valuation techniques and competent use of Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Degree either completed or due to complete from a leading university, minimum 2:1 or equivalent.
• At least one previous internship in private equity, M&A of a leading investment bank, transaction services of a leading audit firm or leading strategy consulting firm.
• English native or fluent.

Regulatory Responsibilities

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

At Ardian, we are proud of our diverse culture. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive environment is key to business success and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities 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, or any other protected class. We comply with all applicable employment laws and do not discriminate on unlawful criteria; this policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including hiring, placement and promotion.