IK Partners (“IK”) is a Pan-European private equity firm focused on investments in the Benelux, DACH, France, Nordics and the UK. Since 1989, IK has raised more than €17 billion of capital and invested in over 190 European companies. IK supports companies with strong underlying potential, partnering with management teams and investors to create robust, well-positioned businesses with excellent long-term prospects.

The Off-Cycle Analyst position would be well suited for a student or a recent graduate who would like to broaden their experience in the Private Equity industry. The role is both broad and varied as you support all strategies in the office: Development Capital, Small Cap, Mid Cap and Partnership Fund. You will support our Associates and Analysts whilst reporting to the Partners. We are looking for strong academics, excellent data analysis skills and it is very important that the candidate is both confident and has an eye for detail.

We are looking for interns to join IK’s DACH deal teams. The internships are available for starts in September and November 2026.

The Role

You will work closely with the investment professionals of IK's DACH Deal Teams and will assist with the appraisal of potential investment opportunities (both quantitative and qualitative) in the DACH region. The work of an intern is highly diverse, and candidates will gain investing, financial and operational experience across a wide range of sectors. Tasks include:

Deal sourcing; sourcing exercises and updating pipeline information

Analyse potential investment opportunities

Carry out research and prepare background information

Business and operational analysis

Assist with internal presentations

Assist the team with portfolio reporting and project related work

Financial modelling and valuation

Job requirements

Our Expectations

Relevant academic focus, e.g. finance/economics and engineering

Excellent academic track record

Prior first work experience through relevant internships in private equity/ venture capital, investment banking/ M&A advisory, strategic consulting or comparable internships.

Financially literate and analytical mindset

High level of attention to detail

Fluency in German is a MUST

Our Offering

Dynamic and supportive working environment with on-the-job training provided

Insight into the workings of a leading European private equity firm

Opportunity to work with a broad range of colleagues in a diverse and inclusive workplace culture