Growth Equity Portfolio Value Creation (PVC) Summer Analyst

Job Description

Growth Equity Portfolio Value Creation (PVC) Summer Analyst

As a Growth Equity Portfolio Value Creation (PVC) Summer Analyst at Susquehanna Growth Equity (SGE), you will be an integral part of our value creation team, collaborating closely with our portfolio companies and the SGE investment team. This role is designed to accelerate the growth and efficiency of high-growth technology, franchise, and services companies, typically ranging from $5 million to $100 million+ in revenue. You will gain invaluable experience by directly interacting with portfolio company leadership on critical strategic initiatives such as go-to-market strategies, pricing optimization, and the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to the equity value creation process. Exceptional summer analysts will be considered for full-time opportunities at SGE upon graduation.

In This Role You Will:

• Own and lead specific value-added projects with portfolio company executives, working alongside members of the value creation team.
• Support with brainstorming the most impactful ways to drive more meaningful equity value creation across the portfolio, exploring areas like AI integration, payment solutions, pricing strategies, and more.
• Analyze portfolio company performance to identify risk and opportunity areas for growth and efficiency.
• Benchmark key capabilities and best practices across various portfolio companies to foster cross-pollination of successful strategies.
• Formalize playbooks, repeatable processes, and toolkits for portfolio companies to scale best practices.
• Strengthen the SGE portfolio company community through collaborative initiatives and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with other members of the PVC team and the investment team to evolve the function and impact of value creation at SGE.

About Susquehanna Growth Equity

Susquehanna Growth Equity (SGE) is a leading growth equity firm established in 2006, specializing in high-growth software, internet, and business services investments across the United States, Europe, and Israel. With over $5.0 billion invested in more than 110 exciting companies worldwide, SGE is backed by Susquehanna International Group (SIG), one of the largest quantitative trading firms globally. This unique backing provides SGE with a differentiated perspective on technology, data, and strategic decision-making, enabling us to focus on identifying exceptional companies, supporting their growth, and delivering strong returns for all stakeholders.

Our Culture

At SGE, we maintain a high bar for performance while fostering a deeply collaborative environment. Summer Analysts work directly with the PVC team and portfolio company executives from day one, with full access to everyone at the firm, including managing directors. We operate with an open-door policy and pair each intern with a dedicated buddy for day-to-day support and guidance. Our office in Bala Cynwyd boasts a full gym equipped for basketball, pickleball, and volleyball, and we emphasize team cohesion by eating lunch together daily.

What We’re Looking For

• Impressive academic record demonstrating a commitment to excellence.
• Demonstrated interest in working with entrepreneurial, high-growth tech businesses.
• Interest in career paths such as consulting, strategy, operations, or similar fields.
• Strong work ethic, a genuine desire to learn, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical, research, and organizational skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, essential for interacting with senior leadership.
• Superb critical thinking ability to tackle complex business challenges.
• A collaborative and proactive approach, coupled with confidence and the ability to take ownership of projects.
• Tendency to thrive both independently and in environments that offer autonomy.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, whether in academic, professional, or extracurricular settings.
• Ability to quickly build trusted relationships with SGE partners/MDs and portfolio company CxOs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience using AI tools to their fullest ability – including but not limited to ChatGPT, Claude, Clay, Bolt, and Manus.
• Demonstrated use of AI and technology to improve work efficiency, enhance critical thinking, accelerate processes, or produce higher-quality output, alongside a genuine curiosity to continually learn as these tools evolve.
• Intellectual curiosity about learning new tools and topics.
• Intention to graduate with a bachelor’s or master’s degree within one year of the internship program.
• Visa sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position now or in the future.