Deal Team Analyst 2026
EQT Ventures is the early-stage venture capital strategy of EQT Group, partnering with founders building 'Generation-Defining Companies.' With 1.1 billion euro invested behind the strategy, EQT Ventures acts as an early-stage lead investor, operational advisor, and high-conviction capital provider for ambitious European founders, typically investing between 2-50M EUR.
About EQT Ventures
EQT Ventures partners with founders building Generation-Defining Companies, aiming to back ambitious visions that can become game-changing, resilient businesses. As early-stage lead investors, operational advisors, and high-conviction capital providers, the team—made up of ex-founders and operators—provides hands-on support to help portfolio companies scale fast, break through barriers with access to the global EQT platform, and build long-term resilience. EQT Ventures is domiciled in Luxembourg, with investment advisors located in Stockholm, Paris, London, New York, Berlin and Amsterdam, and is focused on European companies, having backed over 140 founding teams to date across sectors such as AI, fintech, edtech, robotics, and aerospace. The firm operates through multiple funds, including EQT Ventures I, II, and III, with clients/portfolio companies ranging from early-stage startups like Sana Labs, 1X, Payrails, Parloa, and The Exploration Company.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
Work directly with EMEA deal teams throughout the investment process, supporting origination, deal assessment, transaction execution, portfolio monitoring, financial analysis, valuation modeling, presentations, and investment strategy. Participate in the Analyst Program and mentor later intakes.
Requirements
- MBA or Master's degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- At least 1 year of relevant deal experience in investment banking or related financial services.
- Strong analytical skills and interest in finance and valuation principles.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proactive, enthusiastic, and team-oriented approach.
- Strong client service orientation and ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
- Detail-oriented analytical mindset.
- Passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Responsibilities
- Work as an active day-to-day member of end-to-end deal teams.
- Assist with deal origination through market mapping, competitor analysis, and company profiling.
- Conduct industry deep-dives and peer benchmarking for deal assessment.
- Size Total Addressable Market and Serviceable Available Market.
- Perform financial analysis and develop valuation models.
- Prepare presentations and reports for investment committees and external stakeholders.
- Contribute to project management and investment strategy during transactions.
- Support portfolio monitoring through KPI tracking and benchmarking.
- Assist with further M&A activities.
- Participate in Analyst Program training and mentor later intakes.
Benefits
- Broad responsibilities and exposure providing a strong start to a private equity career.
- Interaction with international deal team professionals and potential travel for assignments.
- Supportive environment focused on career growth and development.
- Potential progression or conversion to higher roles based on performance.
