Operations Intern

About the Firm
Dark Alpha Capital is an independent sponsor focused on lower-middle-market investments across Industrials, Industrial Services, Business Services, Healthcare, Aerospace & Defense, and IT. We move fast, operate with high standards, and measure outcomes against deal flow, LOIs, closings, and time-to-close.

Role Summary
The Operations Intern will support the core administrative and functional processes of the firm. This hands-on role offers broad exposure to the operational backbone of a modern investment company, focusing on improving process efficiency, managing critical data, and ensuring organizational standards are met.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing operational workflows and propose/implement solutions to enhance speed and efficiency. Create and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Assist in managing, updating, and ensuring the accuracy of data across various internal systems, including the CRM, asset tracking logs, and compliance records.
• Provide daily support for internal logistics, including scheduling, meeting preparation, supply chain management, and organizing firm-wide resources.
• Assist in maintaining organized digital and physical filing systems, ensuring strict adherence to the firm’s record retention and regulatory compliance policies.
• Support larger operational projects, such as system migration, platform rollouts, or organizational restructuring efforts.

Qualifications 

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Finance, or a related field.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data manipulation, formulas) and the wider Microsoft Office or Google Workspace suite.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professional maturity.
• Demonstrated initiative and eagerness to learn about financial operations and compliance standards.
   

What You’ll Gain

• Gain hands-on experience in analyzing, designing, and documenting operational workflows.
  Build a strong understanding of the operational side of compliance and regulation
• Benefit from direct mentorship and build a professional network within the high-level financial industry.
• Opportunity to move beyond task execution by engaging in strategic problem-solving.