INTERNSHIP – PRIVATE DEBT – DIRECT LENDING - FRANKFURT – S1 2027

Position Description

Private Debt at Eurazeo

With €10.5 billion under management and an active presence in the European private debt markets since 2007, our existing team has completed over 200 deals in Europe, focusing on the small and mid-market segment (with EBITDA between €5 million and €25 million). Eurazeo Private Debt can offer both investors and portfolio companies a full range of private debt products, such as mezzanine, unitranche and senior loan to suit every situation: transfers of ownership, capital restructuring, delisting, refinancing and growth financing.  
We are a team of 31 investment professionals operating out of Frankfurt, London, Madrid, Milan, and Paris.  
Within the Private Debt team, you will have responsibility for evaluating, executing, and monitoring private debt transactions.  

Responsibilities 

I. GENERAL  

• Carry out sector research (market analysis, competitive positioning, etc.) 
• Be responsible for keeping deal-related and internal data updated and accurate 
• Help analysing investment opportunities 

II. DUE DILIGENCE & EXECUTION  

• Initial deal review and screening  
• Provide support and participate in due diligence and deal structuring  
• Participate in the evaluation of potential investments and in drafting memos  
• Participate in the creation and the review of financial models  
• Provide analyses of companies and financial data  
• Take part in the different committees / meetings with the various stakeholders (management meetings, consultants, lawyers, bankers, etc.)  
• Actively involved in all deal processes  

II. AD HOC  

• Provide help for other projects to be defined according to needs  

Candidate Profile

Key Success Factors 

• Pursuing bachelor’s or master’s degree 
• Previous experience in investment banking, private equity / debt, or transaction services 
• Willingness to learn and proactively support the team 
• Strong analytical skills 
• Strong oral and written communication skills 
• Self-starter and independent thinker with strong problem-solving skills 
• Fluency in German and English is mandatory 

Eurazeo