Private Equity Internship 2026/2027 - Munich (>4 months)
Required skills
Job description
Cathay Capital published this listing. We've added our own working-student context below — what this role means for your weekly hours, take-home pay and student visa as a student in Munich, Germany.
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Description provided by Cathay Capital
Cathay Capital is a global investment platform managing >€6bn AUM in a range of investment strategies with more than 130 employees.
The Private Equity Team is currently investing from 2 fund vehicles with a combined size of €1.0 billion and targets small- and midsized companies with positive impact in the Healthcare, Enterprise Software and Consumer industries. The Munich office is responsible for coverage of the DACH region.
Cathay Capital promotes a collegial culture with flat hierarchies and a high degree of individual ownership. You will be given the opportunity to work closely with colleagues in the Paris headquarters and other colleagues across the globe.
Tasks
- Support the Private Equity Team in assessing investment opportunities and management of the existing portfolio
- You will become an integral part of the deal team to perform quantitative and qualitative analyses, including:
o Company and market research
o Screening, identification and evaluation of investment opportunities
o Financial analysis
o Preparation of investment committee presentations
Requirements
- 1x spot available October 2026 - January 2027 (or longer)
- Previous internship experience in investment banking, management consulting or private equity
- Self-starter mentality and ability to work independently in a demanding environment
- Strong analytical and numerical skills (financial statement analysis, modelling)
- Excellent fact-driven judgment and problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail
- Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint
- Fluency in German and English with outstanding verbal and written communication
- Affinity to work in an international environment
Working student essentials
What this Finance internship in Munich means for you — pay rules, social contributions, and what international students should check before applying.
Weekly hours
Internships have no 20-hour cap, but a voluntary internship longer than three months generally has to pay at least the German minimum wage. Mandatory internships in your study programme are exempt.
Working student rulesSocial contributions
Mandatory internships are largely exempt from social contributions. Voluntary internships are treated like regular employment once they run long enough, so contributions usually apply.
Check your insuranceInternational students
Non-EU students can work 140 full or 280 half days per year (raised from 120/240 in March 2024). A working student contract usually fits within this — confirm the exact limits printed on your residence permit.
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