[Hiring] MBA Investment Intern @The Friedkin Group

Role Description

FFT is looking for an MBA Investment Intern to support our investment team in Austin. Candidates will be skilled and diverse individuals who have a demonstrated passion for investing and venture capital. The internship will start in May 2027 and will be for a minimum of 8 weeks, with the possibility of extending through the fall. There is potential to join earlier on a part-time basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Deal Screening:
  • Screen companies and evaluate investment opportunities.
  • Draft and present internal proposals for pursuit to investment team.
  • Articulate why a company is a great investment vs. a good one.
• Investment Diligence:
  • Support detailed due diligence of prospective new and follow-on investments.
  • Analyze financials, key metrics, growth opportunities, market sizing, competitive positioning, and returns modelling.
  • Defend investment case at IC with conviction, backed by primary research and referencing with network.
• Portfolio Monitoring:
  • Monitor the performance of existing fund and direct investments.
  • Prepare summaries for both US and Europe teams.
• Industry Thought Leadership:
  • Develop analytical perspectives on markets and opportunities across our thesis areas.
  • Maintain up-to-date information on the latest economic trends.
  • Conduct research into a thesis that aligns with the themes that the Company invests in.
• Networking:
  • Attend relevant conferences and industry events as a Company representative.
• Ad Hoc Support:
  • Provide ad hoc assistance to the team and portfolio companies as required.

Qualifications

• Full-time student enrolled in an accredited College or University pursuing a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) degree.
• Students with prior experience in management consultancy, investment banking, investment management, venture capital, and private equity, with experience as operators, are preferred.
• Network: Applicants with a demonstrable network in venture capital are preferred.
• Experience: Strong understanding of venture capital industry, fund mechanics, and investment analysis.
• Technical: Demonstrated experience in financial modelling, analysis, and proficiency with financial software.
• Multi-tasker: Proven ability to manage complex projects and multi-task with excellent attention to detail.
• Fast Pace: Excel in a fast-paced environment, managing complex projects with multiple moving parts and a degree of ambiguity.
• Independence: Willingness to work hard and master the Own functions end-to-end.
• Curiosity: Genuine interest in investing, with a demonstrated ability to be a second-order thinker.
• Resilience: No task is too small, and readiness to roll up sleeves and get the job done.
• Organization and Communication: Extraordinary attention to detail; verbal and written communication is critical.
• Trustworthiness: Access to the Company’s most confidential information requires 100% confidence in integrity and discretion.

Requirements

• While performing the duties of the job, the associate is required to analyze and interpret data, communicate, and remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the workday.
• Frequently access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices.
• Regularly required to move about the office, must frequently move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally move up to 25 pounds.

Join Us

The Friedkin Group and its affiliates are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us at [email protected]. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

We are seeking candidates legally authorized to work in the United States, without Sponsorship.