Intern, Private Capital Sustainability - London

We are seeking a highly motivated Sustainability Intern to support the Private Capital Sustainability Team over a two-month period. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience at the intersection of sustainability and private capital investing, working closely with investment professionals and sustainability experts.

The intern will work closely with the PC Sustainability team, focusing on one or two defined projects that contribute to the team’s value creation and portfolio management activities. Example projects may include developing and reviewing sustainability tools, frameworks, and playbooks that support portfolio companies throughout the investment lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

The intern will be responsible for supporting one or more sustainability-focused projects, which may include:

Sustainability Exit Playbook Development

• Develop a practical sustainability playbook to support portfolio company exits.


• Identify sustainability topics and performance indicators that are most relevant to prospective buyers and due diligence processes.


• Benchmark sustainability disclosure and value creation practices across leading private equity firms and portfolio companies.


• Create guidance on articulating sustainability achievements, value creation initiatives, and ESG performance during exit processes.


• Develop templates, case studies, and supporting materials for investment teams and portfolio companies.

Additional Sustainability Projects (as relevant)

• Support the development of sustainability value creation frameworks for portfolio companies.


• Analyze portfolio company sustainability data and identify opportunities for improvement.


• Review and update sustainability materials and tools for internal stakeholders, portfolio companies, and external reporting.


• Contribute to sustainability thought leadership and best-practice sharing across the private capital platform.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• Strong academic performance in, for example, Sustainability, Environmental Science, Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering or a related field.


• Interest in private markets, investing, and social and/or environmental sustainability value creation and impact.


• Excellent research and analytical skills.


• Strong written communication and presentation capabilities.


• Ability to structure information and develop practical, business-oriented recommendations.


• AI literacy and proficiency in standard tools eg. Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.


• Self-motivation and the ability to work independently on a defined project.


• Demonstrable interest in Sustainability. 

What You Will Gain

• Exposure to sustainability integration within a leading private capital investment environment.


• Experience working on a strategic project with tangible business impact.


• Opportunity to engage with investment professionals, sustainability specialists, and portfolio company stakeholders.


• Insight into how sustainability considerations inform and drive value creation and investment outcomes.


• Development of research, analytical, and project management skills in a real-world setting.

Deliverables

By the end of the internship, the successful candidate will have:

• Delivered one or two completed sustainability projects with practical outputs for the investment team.


• Presented findings and recommendations to relevant stakeholders.


• Developed actionable tools, frameworks, or playbooks that can be used across the private capital platform.

Inclusion at EQT

Our vision for EQT employees is to build high performing & engaged teams. Our competitive edge comes from fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, empowered, and motivated to drive business impact. Our commitment to inclusion is not just about fairness; We understand and believe that being a great place to work drives the best performance.At EQT, inclusion is a business imperative and it's embedded into our talent strategy, decision-making, and culture to ensure that every individual and team operates at their full potential. By doing so, we unlock better collaboration, stronger innovation, and superior investment outcomes.

About EQT

EQT is a purpose-driven global investment organization focused on active ownership strategies. With a Nordic heritage and a global mindset, EQT has a track record of over three decades of developing companies across multiple geographies, sectors and strategies. EQT has investment strategies covering all phases of a business’ development, from start-up to maturity. EQT has EUR ‌​​270 billion in total assets under management (EUR ‌​​‌141 billion in fee-generating assets under management), within two business segments – Private Capital and Real Assets.

With its roots in the Wallenberg family’s entrepreneurial mindset and philosophy of long-term ownership, EQT is guided by a set of strong values and a distinct corporate culture. EQT manages and advises funds and vehicles that invest across the world with the mission to future-proof companies, generate attractive returns and make a positive impact with everything EQT does. EQT has offices in more than 25 countries across Europe, Asia and the Americas and has more than 1,900 employees.

More info: www.eqtgroup.com
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