Trainee

Explore Private Equity with Sponsor Capital

We’re looking for a trainee to join our team for a ~4-month full-time internship in either fall 2025 or spring 2026

The position

You will work as a valued member of our low-hierarchy investment team and gain hands-on exposure to the PE industry:

• Contribute to the evaluation of ongoing transactions

• Take part in the active development of our portfolio companies

• Screen potential new investment ideas

• Join meetings with management teams, advisors and other stakeholders

• Conduct in-depth industry research and build financial models to support decision-making

The internship is full-time (with flexibility as required) and offers competitive compensation.

What we are looking for

• Strong academic background and 3+ years of university studies

• Genuine interest in private equity, transactions, and business development

• Prior internship experience in e.g., investment banking, consulting, or growth companies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Fluency in Finnish and English

About us

Sponsor Capital is one of Finland’s most established private equity firms, focused on long-term development of Finnish companies together with entrepreneurs and
management. Since 1997, we’ve partnered with over 40 companies across a range of industries. We recently raised our sixth fund.

How to apply

Please send your CV, cover letter, academic transcript, and preferred internship period to valtteri.heikkala[at]sponsor.fi

Additional information

valtteri.heikkala[at]sponsor.fi
+358 50 5769 299