About the role#
As a Secondaries & Primaries Intern at Ardian, you will join our Montreal team for a full-time, on-site role. You will take on significant responsibilities from your first day and act as an integral member of the investment team.
What you'll do#
- Support the team with core investment functions.
- Build financial models and perform valuation analysis for private equity funds and companies.
- Prepare investment recommendations for the global investment committee.
- Complete various ad hoc reports and projects as needed.
What you'll need#
- You are a student in Finance, Economics, or Business Administration expected to graduate in May 2026 or December 2026, and you are eligible for a co-op program.
- You have previous experience in finance, specifically within investment banking, strategy consulting, or valuation.
- You possess a deep understanding of corporate finance principles and have an interest in Private Equity.
- You have strong skills in Excel modeling and memo-drafting.
- You are organized, motivated, and maintain an analytical mindset.
- You are fluent in both French and English.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
- The role is on-site and full-time.
- The internship term is rolling.
About Ardian
Ardian is a global private markets firm founded in 1996. It manages or advises 200 billion dollars in assets across private equity, real assets, and credit. The company operates from 22 offices worldwide with a team of over 1,700 employees. Its headquarters are located in Paris.
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