Fundraising & Investor Relations Intern

The Riverside Company is a global investment firm focused on being one of the leading private equity and flexible capital options for business owners and portfolio company employees at the smaller end of the middle market by seeking to fuel transformative growth and create lasting value. Since its founding in 1988, Riverside has made more than 1,000 investments. The firm's international private equity and flexible capital portfolios include more than 140 companies. For more information, visit www.riversidecompany.com.

The Riverside Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and embraces the diversity of its people and encourages all underrepresented groups to apply.

JOB FUNCTION
This Intern will be individually mentored by members of our Fundraising and Investor Relations team in New York and have direct, hands-on exposure related to tasks specific to this intern’s mentor’s day-to-day role. The individual will gain insights on the fundraising process and investor relations globally. Beyond the Fundraising & IR team, interns are encouraged to participate in Riverside’s broader summer programming, including opportunities to listen in on weekly Investment Committee meetings and attend our weekly speaker series. Together, these experiences provide exposure to Riverside’s business, leaders, and collaborative culture.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Tasks the Intern can expect, but are not limited to, include:

• Supporting team members as needed to help complete investor requests, preparing presentations and other documents needed during the fundraising process.
• Assisting with creating fundraising reports for each active fund in the market in order for the team and fund managers to understand the fundraising pipeline.
• Helping to update information for all active investors and their related fundraising activities within Riverside’s CRM system (i.e., contact information, meetings, phone calls, emails and other key investor correspondences).
• Researching and developing materials for investor meetings on a weekly basis to prepare the team for upcoming meetings with investors.
• Maintaining the electronic data rooms for the active fundraises to ensure that prospective investors have access to the most recent information.
• Completing ad hoc research assignments.

DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Undergraduate student from the Class of 2028 and 2029 with previous office experience.
• Strong consideration will be made for candidates that have some investment banking, or PE/VC/Hedge fund investment experience
• Proficient in MS Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Excellent analytical mindset and data manipulation skills
• Strong desktop research skills
• Excellent work ethic and desire to gain a broad view of one of the world’s most active private equity firms
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize; excellent time management skills
• Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High degree of attention to detail
• Professional demeanor
• Punctual and dependable
• Energetic team player with a passion for learning and a fun spirit!

INTERNSHIP DETAILS

Dates: Riverside’s summer intern program will run from June 7, 2027 – August 13, 2027. Interns are expected to be available for the duration of the 10-week program.
Pay Rate: $20/hr
Location: NYC

All candidates must abide by Riverside's internal policies related to data protection. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.