MBA Venture Capital Intern at Cerity Partners in New York, NY

Summary: Cerity Partners Ventures is seeking MBA interns to join their team for the summer of 2026. The role involves conducting research on sectors of interest, sourcing investment opportunities, and assisting with due diligence in venture capital investments. Responsibilities: - Conduct research on sectors of interest to the firm - Identify target companies and source attractive investment opportunities - Track and report on deal flow generated by our team - Assist team in building and maintaining financial models for early and growth-stage investments - Evaluate business plans from prospective investment opportunities - Assist with due diligence, including supporting and establishing valuation frameworks Required Qualifications: - Minimum 5 years of work experience - First-year MBA student, preferred - Detail-oriented and a self-starter who enjoys working in a collegial environment - Critical thinking, including superior research and analytical skills - Strong competency in Excel – experience with databases & data manipulation is a plus - Ability to ‘think outside the box' – constantly searching for new ways of doing things - Excellent writing and presentation (PowerPoint) skills including knowledge of grammar, spelling, and word usage - Must be a team player whose superior communication skills facilitate working with entrepreneurs and technical professionals inside and outside the organization - Exemplary follow through with minimal supervision - Enthusiasm and desire to learn about venture capital - Legally qualified to work in the U.S - Enthusiasm for venture capital, start-ups and entrepreneurship - Willingness to work in a start-up culture Required Skills: Excel, Research skills, Analytical skills Important Skills: Presentation skills Nice-to-Have Skills: Enthusiasm for venture capital, Communication skills, Critical thinking, Team player, Self-starter Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance – day 1!, 401(k) savings and investment plan options with 4% match, Flexible PTO policy, Parental Leave, Financial assistance for advanced education and professional designations, Opportunity to give back time to local communities, Commuter benefits