LOCATIONSalt Lake City, UTABOUT USAlpine Investors is a San Francisco, New York City, and Salt Lake City based private equity firm that is completely reimagining the private equity space. With over $8 billion in assets under management across 8 funds, Alpine's PeopleFirst philosophy continues to demonstrate that pursuing and investing in passionate individuals is the key driver in building enduring companies and delivering market-leading returns.We believe the formula for building a world class business and making an impact on the world is the same: unleash incredible people to be their best selves. Our job is to empower young people and create a supportive environment where they can thrive, learn, and grow. And by fostering incredible talent, we can be a Force for Good in the world.ABOUT ELEVATIONOriginating new investments is a highly valued skillset in the private equity industry. Our proprietary deal sourcing engine allows Alpine's investing and operating teams to buy and then build the best businesses possible.Strong performers tend to be organized self-starters that are confident in their communication and critical thinking skills. Compensation is structured to incentivize high performers with an unlimited ceiling on earnings.We offer a robust training & development program to open a door to the private equity industry for individuals from a variety of backgrounds. Prior experience or education in finance is not required, but there should be a demonstrated interest in business and investing. Sales or external-facing experience will also translate well for this role.THE ROLESourcing is a critical function within Private Equity and spearheads all other activities within the firm. The more deals the Sourcing team surfaces, the more optionality Alpine has to choose from the best opportunities and make informed investment decisions. Alpine has built out a world-class sourcing function, which has allowed it to increase the volume of closed deals by 8x since 2015. Interns will learn how to research and identify markets to invest in, become experts in the Alpine Portfolio, compile lists of prospective companies and their executives, reach out directly to CEOs/Owners with a strongly crafted message to gauge their interest in selling,and strategically evaluate potential investment opportunities.Interns will work closely with Alpine employees, as well as Corporate Development employees at Alpine's portfolio companies. Interns will be based out of Alpine's office in Salt Lake City, Utah where the origination team (known as Elevation internally) is based.Interns are an integral part of our teams at Alpine. We strongly believe in giving interns ownership and responsibility early on so that they can maximize their learning and be ready to meaningfully contribute to the team. We aim for our interns to matriculate into full-time roles in our SLC office.Our 10-week summer internship program is for college juniors entering their senior year.WHO WILL SUCCEED AT THIS JOBA communicator – you think on your feet and present ideas clearly and directly A fast learner – you learn independently and pick up new skills quickly A hard worker – you have a strong work ethic and are persistent A connector – you enjoy meeting new people and building + fostering lasting relationships A problem solver – you're creative and solution oriented A decision maker – you're decisive in coming to conclusions quickly, even with limited informationYOU SHOULD HAVEThe ability to seek out + ask for help when you need it A desire to be independent and drive solutions Low ego and the ability to take feedback Excitement to work with and learn from teamsALPINE'S DE&I COMMITMENTAlpine's commitment to being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive space underpins everything that we do. Our philosophy is grounded in the believe that we only achieve success when we center the personal and professional experiences of historically underrepresented individuals.By creating a workplace intentionally designed for people who are marginalized by the system – everyone wins, our funds get better, we achieve our goals, and we become the best Private Equity firm of our generation.
