Summer 2026 Investment Analyst Internship - Private Equity

Your Job

Koch Equity Development ("KED") is seeking a Summer 2026 Investment Analyst Intern. KED interns benefit from direct mentorship from full-time analysts and associates, while gaining real-world experience working on active deals. As an Intern, you will be responsible for assisting in the underwriting, financial modeling, and due diligence for potential investments.

Our Team

KED is the principal investment and acquisition arm of Koch Inc., one of the largest privately held businesses in America. Since 2012, KED has deployed more than $35 billion in equity investments and acquisitions. With more than $125 billion of revenue, KII is a U.S.-based business with 120,000 global employees operating in more than 60 countries.

What You Will Do

• Assisting in the underwriting, financial modeling, and due diligence for equity investments and acquisitions
• Preparing presentations on potential transactions and investments for senior management that identify and assess valuation, return profile, competitive advantage, risks, etc.
• Performing industry research and competitive analysis related to potential investments
• Working with KED portfolio companies to enhance profitability alongside KED's commercial excellence capability
• Participating in discussions with senior members of the KED team
• Assuming responsibility for 100% compliance with the laws, regulations, company policy, and industry standards applicable to this role

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Eligible for full-time employment no later than Summer 2027
• Enrolled in a degree or certificate program related to Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Risk Management, Investments, or a related business field
• Able to work in the US without sponsorship

What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Qualifications)

• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills
• Strong Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel skills
• Collaborative and a team player
• Self-starter, highly focused and ability to work independently
• Entrepreneurial spirit, creative, and ability to think outside the box
• Hunger to learn with a strong sense of intellectual curiosity and passion for investing
• Integrity and a strong sense of ethics
• Interest in or experience with investing

Hiring Process Timeline

We would like to provide our hiring process timeline below, so that each candidate knows when they can expect communication regarding their application.

• November 4^th, 2024 - Application opens
• January 31^st, 2025 - Application closes
• February 8^th, 2025 - Communication sent to candidate if selected for a first-round interview. Communication will also be sent if not selected to interview.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

Koch creates and innovates a wide spectrum of products and services that make life better. Our work spans a vast number of industries across the world, including engineered technology, refining, chemicals and polymers, pulp and paper, glass, electronics and many more. Headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, Koch employs 120,000+ employees across the globe.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf