Product Development & Strategy Intern - Clean Energy & Private Equity in City of London

Intern, Product Development and Solutions (Clean Energy)

Location: London

Duration: 10 – 12 weeks

Start date: 29 June 2026

About Capital Dynamics:

Capital Dynamics is an independent global asset management firm focusing on private assets, including Private equity (primaries, secondaries and direct investments) and Clean Energy. Established in 1988, the Firm has extensive knowledge and experience developing solutions tailored to meet the exacting needs of a diverse and global client base of institutional and private wealth investors. Capital Dynamics oversees more than USD 15 billion in assets under management and advisement and employs approximately 150 professionals globally across 13 offices in Europe, North America, and Asia. Capital Dynamics is a recognized industry leader in responsible investment, receiving top marks (Five Stars) from PRI across all categories and investment strategies, as well as achieving strong results in GRESB benchmarking for its clean energy strategy.

Product Development and Solutions (PDS):

Capital Dynamics' Product Development and Solutions (PDS) team is responsible for the launch of every product on the CD platform spanning a diverse set of alternative investment strategies and local markets. PDS sits at the intersection of investment, sales, legal, compliance, structuring, and responsible investment functions. Excelling in this role requires strong critical thinking, the ability to construct and communicate a compelling argument (both verbally and in writing), and a solid grasp of private markets fundamentals. The Capital Dynamics Clean Energy (CE) team makes direct equity investments in carbon-reducing renewable energy power generation from late-stage development to commercial operations.

The opportunity:

The Intern will develop a deep understanding of Capital Dynamics’ Clean Energy platform, as well as an in-depth knowledge of the broad functions conducted within a global asset management firm. The individual will gain immediate exposure to the global Capital Dynamics CE team, enabling them to build their professional network and interact with colleagues across the firm, while also benefiting from the brand and professionalism of this new environment.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Gain a broad, hands-on understanding of Capital Dynamics' clean energy infrastructure business lines.
• Support the creation and maintenance of marketing materials, fund updates, pitch decks, and other product collateral related to our clean energy funds.
• Support the review and completion of DDQs and RFPs, drawing on existing data, firm resources and key stakeholders.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to support sales professionals or other internal stakeholders.
• Assist with project management for fundraising activities including tracking key milestones, investor meetings, data room management and pipeline progress.
• Use AI tools including large language models (LLMs) to accelerate the drafting of marketing materials, summarise research, and streamline DDQ and RFP responses.

The successful candidate will be:

• Intellectually curious, proactive, and self-motivated, eager to learn and take initiative.
• Commercially minded with a genuine desire to understand financial markets and investment management.
• Genuinely interested in private equity and the dynamics of clean energy / renewable energy market.
• Comfortable experimenting with new AI tools and technologies, and keen to apply them practically in your work.
• A clear and structured communicator - able to synthesise complex information into concise, well-presented outputs.

Skills, Education & Qualifications:

• Relevant prior internship experience in one or more of the following areas is beneficial:

• Private Equity fund or Infrastructure 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

Education & Qualifications:

• Strong education background - a current student (2nd year plus) or a recent graduate, in one of the following disciplines: Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.

Language Requirement:

• Essential - Must be fluent in English and display superior writing skills.

Our Equal Opportunity Pledge:

Capital Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive global workforce. With 23 nationalities represented across 13 offices spanning North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, we believe diversity makes us better at what we do. Our initiatives are designed to attract, develop, and advance talented individuals regardless of race, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, disability status, or any other dimension of diversity. We warmly encourage suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.