2027 Private Equity Summer Analyst Internship

Job Summary

Vista Equity Partners is a leading investment firm that invests in enterprise software businesses. Through our three private equity funds – Endeavor, Foundation, and Flagship – we partner with companies at all stages of growth.

Our 10-week Summer Analyst Program – taking place exclusively in Chicago – offers undergraduate students hands-on experience in private equity investing, including valuation, due diligence, deal execution and portfolio value creation.

Upon completion of the program, successful Summer Analysts may be considered for full-time opportunities beginning in Summer 2028. These roles are expected to be available in one of our primary office locations, including Chicago, IL; Austin, TX; or San Francisco, CA, subject to business needs and availability.

Application Process

To be considered, please submit your application and complete the following items: research our funds and submit the application form indicating your fund preferences, and complete the online cognitive assessment. All items must be completed by January 19, 2026, at 11:59 P.M. CT . A link to the assessment will be sent automatically via email once your application is submitted, and completion of the assessment is a required part of our holistic evaluation process. The assessment is considered complete once you are returned to the iCIMS application portal.

To best prepare for the role and recruitment process, please visit our Forage job simulation page to complete a short job simulation. This exercise is designed to help you learn more about the private equity industry and step into the role of a PE analyst to learn how to evaluate deals, analyze financials and communicate investment insights.

Salary Range: $100,000 - $110,000

Responsibilities

As a Summer Analyst, you will:

• Conduct due diligence and support deal execution: Work with deal teams to evaluate potential investment opportunities through industry research, data analysis and review of financial and business information, as well as support the execution of live transactions.
• Engage in portfolio company management: Assist in reporting, oversight and operations of existing portfolio companies while helping implement Vista’s best practices (e.g., organizational structure optimization, sales execution, financial valuations, etc.).
• Contribute to firm operations and strategy: Support cross-departmental strategic initiatives and capital raising efforts; research and identify new investing opportunities to help refine Vista’s software investing aperture.

Qualifications

We are seeking candidates who demonstrate:

• Enrollment in an undergraduate program, graduating between Winter 2027 and Spring 2028
• A strong track record of academic achievement and/or professional pursuits
• High personal and professional maturity
• The ability to internalize feedback and improve through coaching and training
• Strong quantitative and analytical capabilities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-motivation and a high degree of initiative
• Exceptional work ethic and a deep sense of accountability
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Interest in financial markets and technology industry sectors and trends