Vista Equity Partners: 2022 Analyst, Private Equity (Austin, TX and Chicago, IL)

Private Equity Analyst Program

Our Private Equity Analyst Program provides you with immersive training and hands-on experience to develop valuation, due diligence and deal execution skills, as well as the best practices of portfolio company management. Working with investment professionals of all levels, you will learn from the ground-up how a sector-specific private equity investor identifies, evaluates, and executes on new opportunities. Simultaneously, exposure to portfolio company management teams will strengthen your c-suite business acumen and ability to identify operational improvement initiatives. With combined aspects of M&A investment banking and consulting operational focus, you will deepen your abilities as a successful private equity investor.

Our 2-3 year program not only offers an entry-level position into the private equity industry, but a jumpstart to your career within a top tier private equity firm with opportunities to advance.

Application Process

Upon submission of your application, you will automatically receive a link to an online assessment. For your application to be considered, you must complete this assessment. Please note: the link will expire after 5 days.

Responsibilities

Transactions

• Evaluate investment opportunities
• Research industry dynamics
• Analyze complex data sets to identify crucial financial and business information
• Support the execution of deals 

Portfolio Management and Operations

• Assist in managing portfolio company reporting, oversight, and operations
• Help implement industry best practices (in partnership with management teams)

Internal Firm Operations

• Collaborate with Vista professionals to identify and research new investment opportunities
• Support the creation of new best practices

Qualifications

• Expected graduation from undergraduate institution in Spring 2022
• Relevant internship experience preferred (investment banking, private equity, software, etc.)
• Demonstrated track record of academic success and/or professional pursuits
• High degree of personal and professional maturity
• Demonstrated ability to internalize feedback and improve through coaching and training
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-motivated with a high degree of initiative
• Exceptional work ethic and a deep sense of accountability
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• Interest in financial markets and technology industry sectors and trends

Company Overview

About Vista Equity Partners

Vista is a leading global investment firm with more than $75 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2020. The firm exclusively invests in enterprise software, data and technology-enabled organizations across private equity, permanent capital, credit and public equity strategies, bringing an approach that prioritizes creating enduring market value for the benefit of its global ecosystem of investors, companies, customers and employees. Vista’s investments are anchored by a sizable long-term capital base, experience in structuring technology-oriented transactions and proven, flexible management techniques that drive sustainable growth. Vista believes the transformative power of technology is the key to an even better future – a healthier planet, a smarter economy, a diverse and inclusive community and a broader path to prosperity.

To Apply

Interested candidates should complete the online job application found here. 

Please indicate Prep for Prep as your referral source and please inform Professional Advancement at Padvancement@prepforprep.org once you have submitted your application.