Ardian

About the Company

Ardian is a world-leading private investment firm, managing or advising $192bn of assets on behalf of more than 1,850 clients globally. Our broad expertise, spanning Private Equity, Real Assets and Credit, enables us to offer a wide range of investment opportunities and respond flexibly to our clients' differing needs. Through Ardian Customized Solutions we create bespoke portfolios that allow institutional clients to specify the precise mix of assets they require and to gain access to funds managed by leading third-party sponsors. Private Wealth Solutions offers dedicated services and access solutions for private banks, family offices and private institutional investors worldwide. Ardian is majority-owned by its employees and places great emphasis on developing its people and fostering a collaborative culture based on collective intelligence. Our 1,050+ employees, spread across 19 offices in Europe, the Americas, Asia and Middle East are strongly committed to the principles of Responsible Investment and are determined to make finance a force for good in society. Our goal is to deliver excellent investment performance combined with high ethical standards and social responsibility. At Ardian we invest all of ourselves in building companies that last.

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Ardian

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Secondaries & Primaries Intern - March 2026 | London

Job Description

**Job Title** Secondaries & Primaries Intern – March 2026 **Role Summary** Internship supporting the investment team in monitoring existing private equity portfolio performance and pricing new secondary and primary transactions. Activities include data gathering, analysis, report creation, and cross‑functional collaboration while adhering to UK regulatory compliance. **Expectations** - Acquire deep knowledge of private equity secondary markets and transaction pricing. - Deliver accurate, timely analytical work and documentation. - Communicate effectively with team members across UK and global offices. - Demonstrate integrity and adherence to individual conduct and regulatory rules. **Key Responsibilities** 1. Monitor ongoing portfolio holdings and track performance metrics. 2. Price and evaluate prospective secondary and primary investment opportunities. 3. Support deal execution by preparing investment memos, financial models, and presentations. 4. Gather and analyze qualitative and quantitative data from multiple sources. 5. Produce and update regular reports for internal stakeholders. 6. Coordinate with investment, legal, and compliance teams to ensure due diligences are completed. 7. Maintain accurate transaction records and documentation. 8. Assist with ad‑hoc analytical projects and cross‑team initiatives. 9. Ensure full compliance with UK statutory and regulatory requirements and individual conduct rules. **Required Skills** - Strong commercial understanding of private equity markets. - High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. - Quantitative and qualitative analytical abilities. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. - Strong teamwork, organizational, and time‑management skills. - Intellectual rigor, discipline, and ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (completed or due) from a leading business school or UK university, minimum 2:1 or equivalent. - Prior internship experience in private equity, M&A, structured or leveraged finance, transaction services, or strategy consulting is desirable. - Fluent written and spoken English. - Right to work in the UK (British passport, settled/pre‑settled status, or appropriate visa).

London, United kingdom

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13-01-2026