Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. NextGen Growth Partners is a private equity firm focused on acquiring and growing small businesses. The MBA Associate Intern works with a CEO-in-Residence on prospective and current investment opportunities, including industry research, investment theses, and diligence.

Responsibilities

• Guided by your CIR, conduct extensive primary and secondary research to identify attractive industries based on investment criteria and develop detailed investment theses
• Your CIR will train you on how to identify companies for potential investment and conduct detailed diligence on prospective investments, including analysis of business models, competitors, vendors, and customers
• As opportunities allow, your CIR will show you how to develop IOIs and LOIs and what pre-close due diligence entails
• Complete readings and attend interactive Case Study Sessions hosted by NGP's team

Skills

• Currently enrolled in an MBA program and interested in pursuing Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition
• Investor mindset and the ability to articulate a good investment story
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Available to meet with CIR on a mutually established cadence
• Strong quantitative skill set – including detailed knowledge of finance and accounting principles
• Entrepreneurial mindset – creativity and desire to independently initiate and contribute ideas
• Embodies NGP's core values: Relationships, Rigor, Results

Benefits

• Remote (office open to those local to Chicago)
• Develop and hone skills that can be applied to the classroom and future employment opportunities.
• Learn how to source and evaluate prospects.
• Mentoring from experts and leaders actively leading searches across core industries and business services.
• Interactive educational Case Study Sessions
• Supportive and collaborative culture

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