Intern

Fund and Team Profile

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).

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.

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

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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