Department: Fund Finance 

Location : London

Contract : Internship

Duration: 6 Months

Start date : May 2023

Why Ardian?

Ardian is a world leading private investment house, managing or advising $150bn of assets on behalf of more than 1,300 clients globally. Our broad expertise, spanning Private Equity, Real Assets and Credit, enables us to offer a wide range of investment opportunities and respond flexibly to our clients’ differing needs. Through Ardian Customized Solutions we create bespoke portfolios that allow institutional clients to specify the precise mix of assets they require and to gain access to funds managed by leading third-party sponsors. We also provide a specialist service for private clients through Ardian Private Wealth Solutions. Ardian is majority-owned by its employees and places great emphasis on developing its people and fostering a collaborative culture based on collective intelligence. Our 1,030 employees, spread across 17 offices in Europe, the Americas and Asia, are strongly committed to the principles of Responsible Investment and are determined to make finance a force for good in society. Our goal is to deliver excellent investment performance combined with high ethical standards and social responsibility.

At Ardian we invest all of ourselves in building companies that last.

Ardian.com

The role

Within the Fund Finance team, the Intern Junior Fund Officer will be part of a team composed of people located in London and New York. The Intern will work primarily with Funds of Funds, focusing on multiple investment strategies such as Primary, Early Secondary and Secondary Funds. Its core focus is structured across four main responsibilities: Fund Monitoring, Cash Management, Control and Reporting.
The intern will be working closely with various members of the team to support the workflow on their respective perimeter of funds and vehicles. It will involve day-to-day tasks, transversal projects and widespread communication across the firm.

Required skills

• Knowledge of financial statement analysis and valuation techniques
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• The candidate should possess a broad set of quantitative, qualitative, interpersonal skills and be a strong team player with the ability to work well under pressure
• Intellectual rigor, discipline and curiosity
• Ability to organize and perform work efficiently

Communication Scope

• The candidate will be required to liaise directly with various internal team members and should be confident in requesting / providing information to all levels of management.
• The role will require frequent interaction with other teams in the UK, and from other Ardian offices / geographies

Profile

• Degree either completed or due to complete. Minimum 2:1 or equivalent.
• A previous internship in one of the following areas would be beneficial: Private Equity fund, M&A or structured/leveraged finance team of a leading European or American bank, Transaction Services team of a leading audit firm, Leading strategy consulting firm

Application process

Please send CV & Cover Letter

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

At ARDIAN, we are proud of our diverse culture. As a forward thinking organization, we recognize that having people from different backgrounds brings innovation and excellence. Therefore, a diverse and inclusive environment is key to our business success.

Ardian is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to our employees, applicants and candidates based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disabilities, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, genetic information, ancestry, marital status as a victim of domestic violence, pregnancy or child birth (including breastfeeding) or any other class protected by federal, state or local laws. It is our policy to comply with all applicable laws governing employment practices and not to discriminate on the basis of any unlawful criteria. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of your employment including, but not limited to, hiring, placement and promotion.