MBA Associate Internship - Winter 2027

NextGen Growth Partners • Chicago, IL

4d • Remote

About The Position

NextGen Growth Partners (NGP) is a Chicago-based private equity firm that partners founders and business owners with leaders to acquire and scale essential service businesses. The firm’s talent-first model pairs CEOs-in-Residence (CIRs) with a proven process and dedicated support. NGP is guided by the values of Relationships, Rigor, and Results.

MBA interns interested in Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition work alongside an assigned CEO-in-Residence on prospective and current investment opportunities, serving as an extension of that CIR. Interns conduct research and diligence, and may observe or assist with steps such as developing IOIs and LOIs and pre-close due diligence. The program also includes required readings, case studies, and virtual interactive Case Study Sessions led by members of NGP’s full-time team, with access to NGP’s network.

This is an unpaid, part-time internship requiring 15–20 hours per week for 10 weeks, from January 11 through March 19, 2027. The role is remote, with the office available to interns local to Chicago. The posting describes the dates as January 11–March 19 and identifies the internship as Winter 2027.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an MBA program and interested in pursuing Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition.
• Investor mindset and ability to articulate a good investment story.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Availability to meet with the assigned CEO-in-Residence on a mutually established cadence.

Nice To Haves

• Strong quantitative skill set, including detailed knowledge of finance and accounting principles.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, creativity, and desire to independently initiate and contribute ideas.
• Embodies NGP’s core values: Relationships, Rigor, and Results.

Responsibilities

• Conduct primary and secondary research, guided by the assigned CEO-in-Residence, to identify attractive industries based on investment criteria and develop detailed investment theses.
• Identify companies for potential investment and conduct detailed diligence on prospective investments, including analysis of business models, competitors, vendors, and customers.
• As opportunities allow, learn to develop IOIs and LOIs and observe pre-close due diligence.
• Complete required readings and attend interactive Case Study Sessions hosted by NGP’s team.
• Meet with the assigned CEO-in-Residence on a mutually established cadence.

Benefits

• Develop and hone skills applicable to the classroom and future employment opportunities.
• Learn how to source and evaluate prospects.
• Mentoring from experts and leaders actively leading searches across core industries and business services.
• Interactive educational Case Study Sessions.
• Supportive and collaborative culture.
• Access to NGP’s network.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern