Intern, Primary (2027)
Adams Street Partners
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year
- Must know
- ExcelAccountingValuation
- Nice to have
- Financial modeling
- Work
- On-site in Menlo Park · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Excel24%Accounting6%Financial modeling2%Valuation1%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 11, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
The Summer Analyst Program is a 10-week internship designed for undergraduates seeking to build a career in private markets investing. Summer Analysts will gain broad investment exposure through special projects, AI tooling and workflow development, and research, analytical, and deal process support. The program offers financial training, professional development, and mentorship. This role is based in Menlo Park and will work closely with the US Venture team, with exposure to buyouts.
Primary Investment Team
The Primary Investment Team at Adams Street invests in premier buyout and venture capital funds at the time they are being raised. The team has been an active fund investor since 1979.
Key Responsibilities
- Firm and client-related projects
- Investment underwriting and due diligence
- Sector and thematic research
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Strong Excel proficiency required
- Prior financial modeling experience preferred
- Proficiency in AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, and/or Glean
- Excellent technical foundations in corporate finance and accounting
Qualifications
- Genuine interest in alternative investments
- Strong academic credentials with a major in finance, accounting, economics, or related studies
- History of relevant internship experience, schoolwork, and/or extracurricular activities within the private equity, investment banking, investment management, and valuation fields
- Demonstrable initiative, commitment toward excellence in work, and great attention to detail
- Team-oriented mindset with a heavy emphasis on written and verbal communication
- Self-disciplined, takes accountability, and operates with high integrity