Private Equity Investment Team Summer 2027 Internship

Miami, FL

Full-time

Intern / Student

Position Description

The internship in our US Investment Team will begin on or about June 1, 2027 and run approximately 10 weeks, through mid-August, with some flexibility for academic calendars. Candidates must be in their Junior year of undergrad (rising seniors).

This is an on-site internship in our Miami, FL, office and applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will not require current or future visa sponsorship.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; early submission is encouraged. Will be accepting resumes until November 15, 2026.

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES (CO-INVESTMENTS, SECONDARIES AND PRIMARIES)

Monitoring Existing Private Equity Investments

Primary fund investments
Secondary fund investments
Direct co-investments
Portfolio management and allocation

Supporting the Investment Process

Financial modelling and analysis
Involvement in the diligence process
Preparation of investment models and memorandums
Quantitative and qualitative analysis of transactions
Market and financial research
Assisting in AI automation processes

Assisting in the Preparation of Marketing Materials

Fundraising and Secondary pitch materials
Market research
Investor reporting materials

Your profile

Strong academic record with demonstrated analytical ability
Currently in Junior Year of Undergrad (Rising Senior), majoring in Finance, Economics, or Business, or in a quantitative or STEM field (e.g. Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, the sciences). Strong candidates from non-traditional backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Proven interest in the limited-partner (LP) side of private equity: fund investments, secondaries, and co-investments.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint is essential
Proficiency using AI tools (e.g. Claude Code, Claude Cowork, Codex, or Cursor) with sound judgment about their output

Why us?

Opportunity to take on responsibility from day one
International working environment
Open communication, flat hierarchies and short information channels
Compensation: $30 per hour
Free beverages and snacks

About us

HQ Capital is a global private equity specialist that has deployed $13.3 billion of capital into globally and regionally focused private equity investments on behalf of institutional and private clients since 1989. As of December 31, 2025, the firm has invested in 960+ funds and direct companies alongside 300+ fund managers across North America, Europe and Asia. HQ Capital’s investments include private equity primary funds, secondary transactions, and co-investments alongside relationship deal sponsors. With more than 80+ employees based in Miami, New York, Bad Homburg, Singapore and Hong Kong, HQ Capital leverages local relationship networks and market knowledge to provide clients with sustainable value creation, diversification, attractive risk-adjusted returns, and responsible investing strategies alongside leading global private equity managers.

HQ Capital has executed on 226 secondary transactions since 1992 representing $2.8 billion of committed capital as of December 31, 2025. We would be pleased to provide references from sellers with whom we have completed secondary transactions, as well as from fund general partners with whom we have effectively and efficiently completed secondary transactions or in whose funds we are currently a limited partner on a primary basis.