The Carlyle Group
Private Equity Intern (French Speaker)
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Fund and Team Profile
Carlyle Europe Technology Partners ("CETP")
Carlyle Europe Technology Partners ("CETP") is a pan-European growth & buyout fund with over €5bn currently under management, investing in technology companies. CETP seeks to partner with entrepreneurs and management teams and invest in businesses with substantial potential for growth.
The multinational team of 26 investment professionals has over 90 years of aggregate transaction experience in the technology sector and invests across Europe with a focus on the main subregions France, the UK, DACH, the Benelux and Eastern Europe while also covering the Nordics and Southern Europe (Spain, Italy). CETP has a country-based structure with country teams focused on each of the abovementioned regions responsible for deal sourcing and execution in that region.
The team seeks to invest in companies that are either market leaders in their segment or promising challengers in an emerging area, where the business has intellectual property, assets or knowhow that underpin their business model and where there is potential to drive meaningful growth through multiple levers going forward. CETP has particularly strong experience in supporting investee companies in delivering growth through international expansion, new product investment, acquisitions and strategic repositioning as well as by leveraging the global reach of "One Carlyle" resources. The funds take a flexible approach to deal structure and invest levered and unlevered transactions, majority and minority equity positions, and provide both primary and secondary capital.
Position Summary
The Carlyle Group seeks to hire an Intern within the Carlyle Europe Technology Partners team in London. Interns are key members of the investment team and work directly with investment professionals in a country team setting.
The individual will support CETP's investment activities in the France region and work closely with the country team (2 Managing Directors, 2 Principals and 2 Associates).
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Primary Responsibilities
The Intern's role spans the entire investment and portfolio monitoring process, including:
- Deal origination and market screening: execute deal sourcing, company research and pipeline building activities for France;
- Deal execution: prepare and support drafting of investment memos;
- Due diligence: conduct primary research activities, execute key financial analyses and contribute to due diligence activities across relevant areas (financial, commercial, etc.);
- Portfolio monitoring: support the deal team and portfolio management on value creation initiatives.
Requirements
Education, Certificates & Experience
- Strong academic record from a leading educational institution to Masters or, in the case of UK graduates, to Bachelor's or Masters (2:1 minimum grade or equivalent).
- Previous internship (min. 6 months) in a similar environment such as Investment Banking, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Consulting or Transaction Services.
Competencies & Attributes
- Fluency in French and excellent English verbal and written communication skills are required for this role.
- Strong Excel / financial modelling skills, excellent analytical capabilities.
- Demonstrated interest in technology and technology companies.
- High intellectual curiosity to understand the fundamentals of different companies, industries and investment opportunities.
- Entrepreneurial and proactive spirit, self-starter with ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Solid organizational skills, excellent attention to detail and ability to prioritize.
- Strong interpersonal skills, adaptable, able to build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
- A true team player who is focused on the success of the team and willing to play any role to make the team successful.
- Strong interest in working in an international context and willingness to travel.
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Details of Internship
- Commitment: Full-time, based in London (subject to right to work in the UK)
- Term: min 6 months from start date
- Start-date: H1 2027 or earlier
- Interviews: rolling/commencing in October 2026
- Remunerated internship
Company Profile
The Carlyle Group
The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with $485 billion of assets under management, across 678 investment vehicles as of June 30, 2026. Founded in 1987 in Washington, DC, Carlyle has grown into one of the world's largest and most successful investment firms, with more than 2,500 professionals operating in 28 offices in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia.
Carlyle’s purpose is to connect people, ideas, and capital to fuel growth for companies and performance for investors, which range from public and private pension funds to wealthy individuals and families to sovereign wealth funds, unions and corporations. Carlyle invests across three segments – Global Private Equity, Global Credit and Carlyle AlpInvest – and has deep expertise across industries, markets, and geographies.
At Carlyle, we believe that a wide spectrum of experiences and viewpoints drives performance and success. Our CEO, Harvey Schwartz, has stated that, "To build better businesses and create value for all of our stakeholders, we are focused on assembling leadership teams with the strongest insights from a range of perspectives." Reflecting this view, emphasis is placed on development, retention and inclusion through our internal processes and seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). We cultivate a culture where ideas are openly shared and challenged, connecting diverse expertise and perspectives to drive enduring value.
Due to the high volume of candidates, please be advised that only candidates selected to interview will be contacted by The Carlyle Group.
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