Business Development Intern - Fall/Winter 2026 - Spring 2027
New York, NY
Internship
Student (College)
Business Development Intern – Fall/Winter 2026
Overview
Founded in 2011 as a spin-out from Citigroup, Auldbrass Partners is a 100% employee-owned firm specializing in private equity investments. Over their careers, our principals have completed over $3.8 billion in secondaries transactions. Our firm is focused on executing a specialized private equity strategy by taking equity positions in excellent companies with strong, sustainable growth and resilience, ensuring they are well-positioned to achieve liquidity in the near term.
Join Our Team as a Business Development Intern
Auldbrass Partners is excited to welcome a motivated and energetic Business Development Intern to join our team for the Fall/Winter semester. This paid, in-person, part-time role (2 days per week, approximately 8–10 hours weekly, $25/hour) is based out of our New York office and offers hands-on exposure to business development within private equity and venture capital. This opportunity is expected to run during the Fall of 2026 through the end of March 2027; however, the end date is flexible depending on your schedule.
What You'll Do:
As a Business Development Intern, you'll gain valuable exposure to the private equity secondaries market while working alongside experienced professionals. Your Responsibilities will include:
• Identify and research prospective GPs, fund managers, and intermediaries within target sectors (including software, healthcare) and across the venture capital, private equity, and secondaries landscape.
• Compile research reports and analysis on target sectors and industry trends.
• Support scheduling of virtual and in-person meetings and assist with meeting preparation and follow-up.
• Help maintain an accurate, organized CRM portal, including contact information and documentation of client communications.
• Assist with business development and investor relations projects on an as-needed basis.
Who We're Looking For:
We're seeking resourceful, outgoing, highly communicative students with a passion for finance. If you're eager to learn, thrive in a fast-paced, transaction-oriented environment, and enjoy research and outreach, we encourage you to apply.
Ideal candidates will have:
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree with a strong academic record
• A significant interest in business development, private equity, venture capital, or corporate finance.
• Prior business development, startup, or internship experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite.
• Energetic, resourceful, and comfortable doing outbound research and outreach.
How to Apply & Next Steps
We review applications on a rolling basis. Selected candidates will be invited to continue through the hiring process, which consists of the following steps:
1. Application submission - Submit your resume and complete the attached questionnaire
2. Application review – Candidate submissions will be evaluated
3. One-Way Video Interview (via Willo) – Advancing candidates will complete a one-way video interview featuring a mix of behavioral and technical questions.
4. Live Virtual Interviews + Written Application – Candidates who successfully complete the one-way video interview will move forward to a series of live interviews with our team and will also be asked to complete a concise yet detailed written application.
5. Final Rounds with Leadership – Successful candidates will have the opportunity to interview with one or more executives before any hiring decisions are made.
To be considered, please ensure you complete all steps as required. Only selected candidates will be invited to proceed beyond the resume stage.
We look forward to meeting talented candidates and welcoming new interns to our team!
Please reach out to us via email at [email protected] with any questions about this posting.
Auldbrass Partners, LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Overview
Founded in 2011 as a spin-out from Citigroup, Auldbrass Partners is a 100% employee-owned firm specializing in private equity investments. Over their careers, our principals have completed over $3.8 billion in secondaries transactions. Our firm is focused on executing a specialized private equity strategy by taking equity positions in excellent companies with strong, sustainable growth and resilience, ensuring they are well-positioned to achieve liquidity in the near term.
Join Our Team as a Business Development Intern
Auldbrass Partners is excited to welcome a motivated and energetic Business Development Intern to join our team for the Fall/Winter semester. This paid, in-person, part-time role (2 days per week, approximately 8–10 hours weekly, $25/hour) is based out of our New York office and offers hands-on exposure to business development within private equity and venture capital. This opportunity is expected to run during the Fall of 2026 through the end of March 2027; however, the end date is flexible depending on your schedule.
What You'll Do:
As a Business Development Intern, you'll gain valuable exposure to the private equity secondaries market while working alongside experienced professionals. Your Responsibilities will include:
• Identify and research prospective GPs, fund managers, and intermediaries within target sectors (including software, healthcare) and across the venture capital, private equity, and secondaries landscape.
• Compile research reports and analysis on target sectors and industry trends.
• Support scheduling of virtual and in-person meetings and assist with meeting preparation and follow-up.
• Help maintain an accurate, organized CRM portal, including contact information and documentation of client communications.
• Assist with business development and investor relations projects on an as-needed basis.
Who We're Looking For:
We're seeking resourceful, outgoing, highly communicative students with a passion for finance. If you're eager to learn, thrive in a fast-paced, transaction-oriented environment, and enjoy research and outreach, we encourage you to apply.
Ideal candidates will have:
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree with a strong academic record
• A significant interest in business development, private equity, venture capital, or corporate finance.
• Prior business development, startup, or internship experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite.
• Energetic, resourceful, and comfortable doing outbound research and outreach.
How to Apply & Next Steps
We review applications on a rolling basis. Selected candidates will be invited to continue through the hiring process, which consists of the following steps:
1. Application submission - Submit your resume and complete the attached questionnaire
2. Application review – Candidate submissions will be evaluated
3. One-Way Video Interview (via Willo) – Advancing candidates will complete a one-way video interview featuring a mix of behavioral and technical questions.
4. Live Virtual Interviews + Written Application – Candidates who successfully complete the one-way video interview will move forward to a series of live interviews with our team and will also be asked to complete a concise yet detailed written application.
5. Final Rounds with Leadership – Successful candidates will have the opportunity to interview with one or more executives before any hiring decisions are made.
To be considered, please ensure you complete all steps as required. Only selected candidates will be invited to proceed beyond the resume stage.
We look forward to meeting talented candidates and welcoming new interns to our team!
Please reach out to us via email at [email protected] with any questions about this posting.
Auldbrass Partners, LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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