Permira
Intern, Investment Professional, Technology
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About Permira
Permira is a global investment firm that backs successful businesses with growth ambitions. Founded in 1985, the firm advises funds across two core asset classes, private equity and credit, with total committed capital of approximately €89bn. The Permira private equity funds make both buyout and growth equity investments in four key sectors: Technology, Consumer, Healthcare and Services. The Permira credit funds support businesses with flexible financing solutions across Direct Lending, Strategic Opportunities and CLO Management. Established in 2007, the firm advises investment funds and products which have provided approximately €25 billion of debt capital to over 300 businesses.
We are looking for an intern to join our Technology team in the UK for a minimum six-month placement starting September 2026. This is an opportunity to work alongside experienced investment professionals on live deal processes, portfolio company initiatives, and market research — gaining first-hand exposure to how a leading private equity firm identifies, executes, and grows investments.
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Role Overview
- Supporting Permira tech professionals in the investment decision process for buyout and growth deals
- Building financial and operating models
- Preparing investment recommendations to the Investment Committee and other team members
- Due diligence work with external advisers and management teams of potential targets
- Participation to management and expert meetings
- Portfolio monitoring
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Essential Skills
- Excellent quantitative and analytical skills
- Demonstrate strong commercial awareness and business judgment
- Take full ownership of the tasks given
- Have strong interpersonal skills
- Prove to have a cultural fit with Permira
Background & Application
- Gap year or final year student with previous experience in finance/banking/investment through which candidate has developed modelling skills and commercial/investor mindset
- All interviews will take place in person at our London office
- Right to work in the UK required
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