2021

Private Equity Placement Analyst

6-month internship opportunity

Athos Partners is an independent placement advisory firm dedicated to assisting leading mid-market private
equity fund managers. Since 2011, the firm has raised 27 European private equity funds with a 100% success
rate.

The firm has remained committed to its core strategy: advising exceptional growth, buyout and special
situations managers with superior return profiles. The team has successfully advised both well-established
and emerging managers and tailors its services to each client’s specific requirements. Leveraging on its
longstanding relationship with leading institutional investors worldwide, Athos Partners has been able to
position itself as the preferred partner for mid-market private equity fund managers.

With a team of fourteen, led by two experienced Partners who have been working together since 2008,
Athos Partners has developed a highly differentiated and hands-on placement approach in which all team
members participate in origination, execution and distribution. This approach has been proven successful
in an increasingly competitive environment.

Four years following its establishment, Athos Partners was ranked as the European market leader by
number of mid-market funds closed between 2013 and 2015 according to Real Deals. In 2018 and 2019, the
firm further reaffirmed its position in the market by closing six additional funds.

In response to the increasing demand for its services, Athos Partners is looking for ambitious candidates to
join its team in Monaco. Candidates should have a strong interest to work in the private equity placement
realm with prior internship experience within private equity, corporate finance, investment banking,
management consultancy, audit or transactions services.

Key tasks

As a placement agent, our role is to support our clients throughout the fundraising process, from the
definition of the fundraising strategy and its objectives to the final closing of the fund. We are in charge of
drafting the fundraising documentation (including pitchbooks, detailed review of past and current
investments as well as due diligence questionnaires) and lead the dialogue with prospective investors.

Interns will have the opportunity to develop and master the analytical, quantitative and interpersonal skills
they will need to succeed. Responsibilities will cover a broad range of tasks, including:

Origination efforts and new business development

▪ Compiling research on fund performance and market trends within the European private equity and
private debt sectors
▪ Assisting the team with pitchbook production and other coordinated origination materials
▪ Supporting the team in identifying, meeting and assessing prospective clients

Drafting due diligence materials

▪ Supporting the team in the preparation of due diligence documentation and marketing presentations
▪ Assisting in financial modeling
▪ Supporting the team in the completion of Due Diligence Questionnaires and supplementary materials
 2021

Investor relations and distribution

▪ Compiling research on private equity investors (pension funds, fund-of-funds, foundations, asset
managers, insurance companies, etc.) in Europe as well as in the US
▪ Supporting the team in identifying and assessing new potential investors
▪ Coordinating and participating in introductory and follow-on calls with relevant investors

Client handling
▪ Attending and participating in weekly conference calls regarding fundraising status with existing clients
▪ Working directly with clients to ensure cohesion throughout the entirety of the fundraising process

Qualifications & skills

Candidates should have prior internship experience within private equity, corporate finance, investment
banking, management consultancy, audit or transactions services and have a strong academic background
(Undergraduate or Master’s degree from a top tier university or business school), in addition to:

▪ Having strong analytical and numerical skills

▪ Having high attention to detail
▪ Being results-driven and able to perform well under pressure and against tight deadlines
▪ Having excellent PowerPoint and Excel skills
▪ Having a high level of written and verbal communication skills
▪ Being fluent in English (additional Western European language fluency would be a plus)

Application process

Interested candidates should submit a one-page CV via email to recruitment@athospartners.com with the
title “Analyst Intern application”.

We are hiring a limited number of interns on a rolling basis and are flexible regarding the starting date.

Please kindly note that candidates should be able to provide an internship agreement issued by their
school or university, which is a compulsory requirement in Monaco.