Private Equity Valuation & Acquisition Analyst
Company & Role Description:
RFL is an unorthodox private equity firm. Unlike a traditional private equity firm, RFL is a search fund which will initially acquire one business and the principal will operate it upon acquisition.
You will be working directly for an eccentric, unpretentious entrepreneur getting hands-on experience with live M&A deals, financial analyses of numerous businesses, and interactions with CEOs, business brokers, accountants and attorneys.
What You’ll Gain: A free MBA lite-
Proficiency in small business valuations & key financial statements discerning why diverse businesses are successful, investible, etc.
An understanding of numerous business models across multiple industries.
Exposure to an incredible network for those interested in business & entrepreneurship.
Opportunity to apply to our Owner/Operator Apprenticeship Program.
Work will primarily include: We are looking for interns to help build, manage & optimize our multi-stage deal funnel-
Finding owner contact information for a number of private companies.
Helping source deals which match our investment criteria.
Giving brutally honest feedback on each business as well as all pieces of our operation.
Work will not include:
Sophisticated financial modeling & analyses.
Anything which you or I think is a waste of time.
Requirements:
Don’t need investment banking or business major/degree, but do need passion for business/entrepreneurship & willing to put passion into action. (If so you’ll LOVE this.)
Someone who is ambitious, hungry and eager to learn.
Common sense, can think independently and be able to form your own opinion.
Comfort with some chaos.
Available to work a minimum of 20 hours a week Monday-Friday (schedule can be flexible).
Compensation: See “What You’ll Gain” above in addition to;
This is an unpaid internship. If you are looking for a glamorous internship in a formal, prestigious work environment, this job is not for you.
Quality performance provides opportunities to apply to our paid Owner/Operator Apprenticeship Program as interested, as well as letters of recommendation and introductions to our network.
Next Steps- If you are interested please send an email with the following:
A short paragraph explaining why you want the job and why you think you’d be a great fit. Resume not necessary but feel free to include.
For more information about search funds, read Stanford business school’s search fund here:
(https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/experience/about/centers-institutes/ces/research/search-funds)
Website: https://robertfrederickleroy.com