Arbor Capital Partners – Working Student Position

Company Description

Arbor Capital is a Buy and Build private equity fund founded by two large cap PE investors (ex-Bain Capital, Blackstone, SVP, 3i, and TowerBrook). We focus on Buy and Build platform investments in B2B and high value manufacturing industries in DACH and UK. Our source of differentiation lies in our operational approach to private equity: we believe in driving operational improvement, and partnering SMEs and founders to build durable, market-leading businesses.

Our first platform investment, Neuplaner, an audit, tax and accounting rollup has raised €100M from leading institutional investors, and acquires 7–10 firms p.a. We are currently working on 3 new platforms, which we aim to bring to market soon.

We are looking for a Working Student (minimum 15 hrs/week; 20 preferred) to work across the full investment lifecycle, contributing at both the fund and platform level. We are looking for exceptional candidates, self-starters with drive, motivation, and track record of excellence. There is a possibility of transitioning to a full-time internship role.

Core areas of focus the position

• Sector research: Prepare sector analysis and assessment to identify attractive sectors and subsectors across Europe. Apply rigorous bottoms-up underwriting frameworks.
• Origination: Devise target identification, qualification, and outreach strategies. Develop and manage acquisition funnel. Contact, call, and meet targets.
• Due diligence: Conduct and manage financial, commercial and technical due diligence of priority targets (platform, nucleus, or add-on).
• Financial Modelling: Prepare operating and financial models to support underwriting, pricing, and decision-making.
• Prepare IC and investor materials: Prepare investment committee presentations and project materials to underwrite platforms or add-ons. Prepare debt and equity investor materials. Act as a vocal participant in IC discussions and decision-making.
• AI & agentic workflows: Contribute to the expansion of our existing AI platform and workflows across the investment process.

Who we are looking for

Your background

• Master’s degree (completed or in progress) in Business, Finance, Economics, Natural or Social Sciences; exceptional Bachelor candidates (with work experience) considered
• Previous experience in private equity, investment banking or management consulting
• Strong analytical skills and understanding of financial statements
• Fluent in German (native or near-native) and English; additional languages a plus
• Strong grades and a track record of excellence

Your working style

• Structured and detail-oriented
• Motivated and hard working
• Results-oriented, comfortable working with autonomy in an agile team
• Intellectual curiosity about private equity and business
• Interest in AI tools and their practical application in deal workflows is a plus

What we offer

• First-hand exposure to the full private equity process
• Responsibility, impact and exposure from day one
• Direct mentorship from investors with 15–20+ years of private equity and industry experience
• Competitive compensation
• Flexibility to work remotely
• Full-time opportunity for exceptional performance