Investor Relations Coordination Intern

About Ardian

Ardian is a premier global private investment firm managing and advising assets across Private Equity, Real Assets, and Credit. We deliver tailored investment solutions via Customized Solutions, enabling institutional clients to customize their portfolios, and Private Wealth Solutions, which provide specialized services to private banks, family offices, and private institutional investors worldwide. Majority-owned by employees, Ardian fosters a collaborative culture grounded in collective intelligence. Our teams across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and the Middle East prioritize Responsible Investment principles, striving to combine exceptional investment outcomes with high ethical and social responsibility standards.

Position Purpose

The Investor Relations team, comprising over 120 professionals, handles fundraising activities and investor engagement across all asset classes. Organized into Sales, Product Management, and Client Solutions sub-teams, this role directly supports the global Head and COO of Investor Relations. It presents an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and expanding department within a top-tier private equity firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing Investor Relations fundraising materials for the weekly team meetings involving 120+ participants, including senior leadership.
• Create monthly presentations for the Executive Committee (Sales Committee), ensuring timely coordination and smooth delivery to Legal.
• Maintain up-to-date corporate materials regularly.
• Support ad hoc strategic requests including fundraising and reporting documents, meeting coordination, fundraising statistics compilation, and event organization.
• Serve as the primary liaison for secondary sales of Ardian funds with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage the secondary sales process by coordinating multiple teams and meeting critical deadlines.

Candidate Profile

• Strong academic background with relevant coursework from a reputable university or business school.
• Fluent English communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Previous internship or experience in a comparable or fast-paced environment.

Skills and Competencies

• Exceptionally organized, detail-focused, and energetic.
• Eager to acquire new knowledge and skills.
• Excellent communication skills with a team-oriented mindset.
• Highly motivated with a proactive attitude.
• Strong interpersonal abilities, adept at building relationships across various teams and senior management levels.
• Capable of managing multiple tasks under tight deadlines with flexibility for extended hours when required.
• Self-driven problem solver capable of independent work.
• Discreet with confidential and sensitive information.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.

Regulatory Responsibilities (London Office)

• Ensure adherence to all applicable statutory and regulatory requirements linked to the role.
• Comply fully with UK Individual Conduct Rules, both in letter and spirit.