Private Debt and Equity Intern
State of Wisconsin Investment Board
Madison, WIFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
SWIB is seeking a student intern to join its Private Debt and Equity teams. This position offers exposure to different investment strategies across the private debt and equity asset classes. The intern will monitor and review current investments in the Private Debt portfolio, assist in the selection of new debt investments and private equity managers, and participate in ad-hoc projects for the Private Debt and Equity teams. The intern will work up to 40 hours per week during the summer.
Key Responsibilities
- Spread financial statements, review recent operating results, and analyze the performance of existing private debt investments.
- Assist Portfolio Managers and Investment Analysts with the due diligence process on private equity funds and co-investments through quantitative and qualitative methods resulting in an investment recommendation.
- Perform fundamental credit analysis on prospective new private debt investments.
- Special projects, as assigned.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Ability to work in Madison, WI for an approximate 10-week period beginning late May/early June 2027.
- Undergraduate or graduate student with Finance or Accounting major.
- Relevant coursework in accounting and a basic understanding of financial statement analysis.
- Financial modeling experience is a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
- Familiarity with AI tools, especially ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.