Principal Investments Intern (Fall 2027)

Location: London, UK

Application deadline 12 pm BST December 1st

The European Principal Investments team is hiring an Intern in London to support our continued growth. This is an opportunity to learn from a preeminent investment team with a strong track record and a substantial capital deployment agenda across the energy transition, the build out of digital infrastructure, and the strengthening of critical European supply chains. We operate with a flexible, opportunistic mandate—unconstrained by rigid investment guidelines—allowing us to invest across the capital structure, ownership levels, and stages of development.

Why this internship

• Meaningful responsibility from day one on live deals and active portfolio assets
• Direct mentorship and daily exposure to senior team members
• Broad, end-to-end deal experience across origination, execution, and ownership
• Opportunity to contribute to the energy transition at scale across European markets
• Collaborative culture that values curiosity, initiative, and excellence

What you’ll do

• Work alongside senior members of the Principal Investments team to originate and execute investment opportunities across Europe
• Support the full investment lifecycle: market research, M&A valuation, due diligence, deal execution, financing/refinancing, and portfolio management
• Build and refine financial models to evaluate equity and debt opportunities, informing real investment decisions
• Prepare materials for investment committee and board approvals, pre- and post-investment
• Analyze complex financial, commercial, and power market data to develop and stress-test investment theses
• Track market trends, policy developments, and competitive dynamics to inform strategy
• Collaborate with trading, risk, legal, and operations to ensure timely and robust transaction execution
• Coordinate with external advisors such as consultants, lenders, legal, etc.
• Maintain and enhance internal databases and market intelligence

What you’ll learn

• Best-in-class financial modeling and valuation in real-world scenarios
• How investors assess risk/return, structure deals, and create value
• Power markets fundamentals and the evolving European energy transition landscape
• How to communicate insights succinctly to senior stakeholders and investment committees
• Currently pursuing a degree in finance, economics, mathematics, engineering, or a related field; other disciplines considered with demonstrable corporate finance experience
• Target graduation between December 2027 and Summer 2028 (i.e.: Candidate must be available for full-time roles by end of September 2028)
• Strong financial modeling, analytical, and quantitative skills
• Clear and concise communication skills—written, verbal, and presentation
• High initiative, ownership mindset, and comfort working in a lean, fast-paced team
• Genuine interest in investing, the energy transition, and European power markets
• Prior experience in private equity, investment banking, or corporate finance is a plus, not a requirement
• Proficiency in a European language (e.g., French, German, or Spanish) is advantageous but not required.
• Internship details
• Location: London
• Duration: 3 to 4 months
• Start window: No later than late June for summer internship, no later than late September for fall internship
• If you’re excited by real responsibility, steep learning curves, and the chance to help shape Europe’s energy future, we’d love to hear from you.