Private Equity Summer Analyst
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Job Description
About Company:
K1 is a leading private equity firm focused on small-cap enterprise software companies, managing over $20 billion in assets. Headquartered in Manhattan Beach, CA, K1 partners with management teams to build category leaders by deploying AI-powered systems for enterprise clients globally. Through its affiliate, K1 Operations LLC, K1 supports portfolio companies by focusing on leadership development, technological innovation, and operational excellence, having collaborated with over 250 software companies since inception.
Job Description:
K1 is seeking a Private Equity Summer Analyst to join their Diligence team in Manhattan Beach, CA. This internship is open to current college students graduating in Winter 2026 or Spring/Summer 2027. Top performers may receive full-time offers upon completion of the program.
The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, the ability to multitask, and teamwork. The ideal candidate will be inquisitive, highly motivated, display initiative, and perform well under pressure, adhering to K1’s core values: Passion, Persistence, Humility, and Excellence. Applicants of all majors are encouraged to apply, as K1’s internal development program trains investment professionals directly out of school, providing an opportunity to enter Private Equity without prior investment banking experience.
Key Responsibilities:
• Support and shadow day-to-day Diligence operations.
• Learn how to perform basic due diligence on potential investments.
• Shadow calls with management and assist in company analysis.
• Complete a capstone project to be presented to senior team members.
• Support current team members in various responsibilities, as assigned.
Requirements:
• Excellent analytical, strategic, and implementation skills.
• Results-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Able to take direction and show initiative as appropriate.
• Proactive and high-energy with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
• Uncompromising with respect to quality.
• Unquestionable ethics and integrity.
• Graduating Winter 2026 or Spring/Summer 2027 – first-generation college students are encouraged to apply.
Perks:
• Opportunity for a full-time offer at the end of the internship.
• Lunch provided in-office every day.
Compensation:
As of the date of this posting, K1 Investment Management, LLC reasonably expects to pay a pro-rated salary of $85,000 for the position of Intern, Private Equity Analyst (Summer 2026).
