Private Equity / Search Fund Acquisition Intern

tires-easy.com • El Segundo, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a private equity / search fund internship focused on sourcing and evaluating acquisition targets to support our roll-up strategy. You'll work directly with senior leadership on the full deal lifecycle — from market mapping and target identification through outreach, diligence, and deal structuring. You'll own real work that directly shapes how we grow. Strong performers have the opportunity to convert to a full-time role in acquisitions, integrations, or executive operating positions within our portfolio.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of an MBA program
• Available full-time for an 8–10 week summer internship

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in investment banking, private equity, search funds, consulting, or corporate development preferred
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
• Comfortable with ambiguity, self-directed, and able to move quickly
• Genuine interest in entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA) and operational investing

Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate acquisition targets across fragmented markets aligned with our roll-up thesis
• Conduct market mapping, competitive analysis, and business performance assessments on potential targets
• Build and maintain a proprietary deal pipeline, including outreach to business owners
• Develop financial models and investment memos to support go/no-go decisions
• Support due diligence processes and integration planning for active deals
• Present findings and recommendations directly to the CEO and executive team

Benefits

• Direct exposure to the full acquisition process at a high-growth lower middle market company
• Work closely with experienced operators and investors who have scaled the business 10x in four years
• A real path to a full-time role — in deal execution, integration management, or as an operating leader within the business
• Gain hands-on ETA experience that few internships provide

What This Job Offers

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