The Riverside Company is a global investment firm focused on being one of the leading private equity and flexible capital options for business owners and portfolio company employees at the smaller end of the middle market by seeking to fuel transformative growth and create lasting value. Since its founding in 1988, Riverside has made more than 1,000 investments. The firm's international private equity and flexible capital portfolios include more than 140 companies. For more information, visit www.riversidecompany.com.

The Riverside Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and embraces the diversity of its people and encourages all underrepresented groups to apply. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

About Riverside Micro-Cap Fund Strategy

The Riverside Micro-Cap fund strategy (“RMCF”) focuses on investing in high-growth companies across the United States and Canada with less than $10 million of earnings. RMCF is investing out of its sixth vintage and has more than 30 portfolio companies.

Position Overview

The Summer Analyst role offers hands-on experience in private equity and direct exposure to Riverside’s deal process. Reporting to a Partner and supported by an Associate or Senior Associate mentor, Summer Analysts work closely with teams of investment professionals on live transactions, portfolio company initiatives, and exit processes. This position provides an unparalleled opportunity to build core investment skills and gain insight into private equity, preparing you for future success either within Riverside or across the broader investment industry. Only undergraduate students from the Class of 2029 will be considered for this role.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate directly with investment professionals on active deal teams.
• Participate in weekly investment committee discussions.
• Conduct company and industry research to support sourcing and diligence.
• Perform financial analysis and build operating and valuation models.
• Draft key portions of investment memoranda.
• Join calls with management teams of prospective acquisitions.
• Support execution of due diligence workstreams.
• Assist portfolio companies with strategic projects and analyses.
• Contribute to exit or recapitalization processes for existing investments.

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• Undergraduate students graduating in 2029
• Excellent analytical, quantitative and problem-solving abilities
• Initiative, intellectual curiosity, and ability to manage projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel (PowerPoint a plus).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership through academics, extracurricular activities, or prior internships
• Fluency in English
• History of strong academic performance

Details

• Job Type: Summer 2028 Internship
• Location: Cleveland, OH; Los Angeles, CA; or New York, NY
• Compensation: $20/hour
• Required Education: Current undergraduate student (Class of 2029)
• Work Authorization: Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States
• Other: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.