Private Equity Summer Analyst

Lorient is a private investment firm focused exclusively on the healthcare industry. Our distinctive approach blends our roots as entrepreneurs, operators, and investment professionals to build market-leading healthcare services companies.

We are first and foremost self-made business builders, with actual experience operating and managing growing companies. As investors, we seek to capitalize on that experience where we share a common vision for an opportunity.

Lorient Capital has a deep understanding of healthcare industry dynamics through decades of experience and successfully navigating multiple transformations of the market. Our team has a long history and proven track record of building emerging healthcare companies into industry leaders across numerous sub-sectors. We partner closely with entrepreneurs and proven operating executives to create and execute on a combined strategic vision for a market opportunity leveraging our personal networks and expertise.

We pursue investments in the healthcare lower middle market where we can leverage our experience, relationships, and operational expertise to implement strategies that create extraordinary value for all of our stakeholders.

At the front lines of our success, Associates identify and build relationships with executives at exceptional companies that are identified as investment candidates for the fund. Associates develop an expansive knowledge of a variety of businesses and business models, as well as an intricate understanding of business fundamentals. This is a unique opportunity to join a startup team within an established private equity firm and to develop entrepreneurial as well as private equity investment skills.

 

We are looking for a candidate with an interest in private equity or investment banking to join the Lorient team as a Summer Analyst. The Summer Analyst will be critical to supporting members of Lorient deal team and business development team in all aspects of existing and potential investments.

The candidate must exhibit extremely strong quantitative and critical thinking skills, be self-motivated, and be able to adapt to several different roles. As one of a small team, the candidate will have a unique opportunity to work closely with senior professionals and the management teams of portfolio companies.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following with the support of the Lorient investment team:

•      Identifying and screening potential investments alongside the deal team

•      Drafting and maintaining financial, operational models, and dashboards

•      Supporting the deal team on due diligence on new potential investments

•      Meeting with existing and prospective management teams

•      Performing market and industry research for new investment thesis

•      Monitoring portfolio companies and assisting them with strategic initiatives

 

In addition, the candidate will possess the following skills:

•      Strong quantitative and analytical skills

•      A high level of initiative

•      The ability to work as a team member

•      Excellent computer skills (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint)

•      Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment

•      Strong organizational and time management skills

•      Outstanding interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

 

Ideal candidates are working towards a BA/BS with demonstrated coursework in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, or related subjects with exceptional GPA and demonstrated leadership capabilities.