Private Equity Investment Intern at Viking Global Investors

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jan, 26

Salary

250000.0

Posted On

11 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Research, Investing, Financial Modeling, Operational Due Diligence, Quantitative Analysis, Qualitative Analysis, Communication, Entrepreneurial Mindset, Analytical Abilities, Commercial Awareness, Team Collaboration, Independence Of Thought, Intellectual Honesty, Maturity, Judgment

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Founded in 1999, Viking Global Investors (“Viking”) is a global investment firm with a long-term, fundamental, research-intensive approach to investing. Viking manages over $53 billion of capital across public and private investments. Viking has offices in Stamford, New York, Hong Kong, London, and San Francisco, and is registered as an investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. For more information, please visit www.vikingglobal.com. INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY Join our 16-person private equity investment team this summer to develop your investing toolkit and explore actionable investment ideas. Throughout your 10-week experience, you will partner directly with members of the team to source, diligence and execute on private equity investment opportunities [across sectors], leveraging our fundamental, research-intensive approach. You will be trained and mentored by experienced investors at Viking to ensure your success. Viking Global Opportunities, Viking’s private equity strategy, was formed in 2015 and manages over $16 billion of capital through its global hybrid and drawdown funds. This is an opportunity to play an entrepreneurial role alongside a lean, proven team, with the support of one of the largest and most successful investment management firms globally. Informational webinar: November 13, 6:00-7:00pm ET. Register here: https://vikingglobal.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cq0q555rQP69t_20XhsnLQ RESPONSIBILITIES Performing quantitative and qualitative analysis on prospective investments, including financial modeling and intensive operational due diligence (e.g., meeting with company management, speaking with customers, understanding competitive dynamics) Thoroughly researching an investment theme and presenting key findings to the investment team Contributing to Viking’s overall research effort by sharing information and insights across the investment team QUALIFICATIONS This position requires an independent, flexible and motivated individual with interest in private equity investing. Prior public equity or private equity investing experience preferred. The ideal candidate will possess the following traits: Passion for research and investing Intellectual honesty: admits when they are wrong, advocates when they are right and the team believes otherwise and does not over or under “sell” investment ideas. Independence of thought: we strive to be unbiased and develop objective, data-centric theses to drive investment Strong quantitative and analytical abilities: has the intellectual toolkit to support investment theses with highly differentiated research. Possesses the ability to identify and assess no-obvious aspects of a business’s quality. Commerciality: possesses passion for evaluating the merits of business opportunities and drivers of financial success across a range of industries. Presence: demonstrates maturity, good judgment, and efficient communication internally and externally. Entrepreneurial and self-starting: takes a proactive approach to responsibilities, fitting in with a team of high-performing, motivated investment professionals. APPLICATION Please submit your resume/application through the website: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/vikingglobalinvestors/jobs/5658232004 Please remember to indicate your school name on the application page. At this time, we are only accepting applications from first-year MBA candidates. Application deadline: December 4, 2025. The base salary range for this position in New York City is annual $250,000 to $250,000. In addition to base salary, Viking employees may be eligible for other forms of compensation and benefits, such as a discretionary bonus,100% coverage of medical and dental premiums, and paid lunches. Actual compensation for successful candidates will be individually determined based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s skill set, experience, education, and other qualifications. For more information on our benefits, please visit www.vikingglobal.com/life-at-viking/ Viking is an equal opportunity employer. Questions about your candidacy and requests for reasonable accommodation in the recruitment process should be directed to campusrecruiting@vikingglobal.com. CONTACT: Viking Campus Recruiting Team campusrecruiting@vikingglobal.com

Responsibilities

Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis on prospective investments and conduct thorough research on investment themes. Present key findings to the investment team and contribute to overall research efforts.