2027 Private Equity Summer Analyst Internship

Position Summary:

Our 10-week Summer Analyst Program offers undergraduate students hands-on experience in private equity investing, including valuation, due diligence, deal execution, and portfolio value creation.

Upon completion of the program, successful Summer Analysts may be considered for full-time opportunities beginning in Summer 2028. These roles are expected to be available in one of our primary office locations, including Chicago, IL; Austin, TX; or San Francisco, CA, subject to business needs and availability.

To be considered, please submit your application by January 20, 2026, by 8AM CT.

Candidates will be required to rank their fund preference as part of the application process and should research Vista's investment funds prior to applying.

Responsibilities:

As a Summer Analyst, you will:

• Conduct due diligence and support deal execution: Work with deal teams to evaluate potential investment opportunities through industry research, data analysis, and review of financial and business information, as well as support the execution of live transactions.
• Engage in portfolio company management: Assist in reporting, oversight, and operations of existing portfolio companies while helping implement Vista's best practices (e.g., organizational structure optimization, sales execution, financial valuations, etc.).
• Contribute to firm operations and strategy: Support cross-departmental strategic initiatives and capital raising efforts; research and identify new investing opportunities to help refine Vista's software investing aperture.

Qualifications:

We are seeking candidates who demonstrate:

• Enrollment in an undergraduate program, graduating between Winter 2027 and Spring 2028
• A strong track record of academic achievement and/or professional pursuits
• High personal and professional maturity
• The ability to internalize feedback and improve through coaching and training
• Strong quantitative and analytical capabilities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-motivation and a high degree of initiative
• Exceptional work ethic and a deep sense of accountability
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Interest in financial markets and technology industry sectors and trends

Company Overview:

Vista is a global technology investor that specializes in enterprise software. Vista's private market strategies seek to deliver differentiated returns through a proprietary and systematic approach to value creation developed and refined over the course of 25 years and 600+ transactions. Today, Vista manages a diversified portfolio of software companies that provide mission-critical solutions to millions of customers around the world. As of March 31, 2025, Vista had more than $100 billion in assets under management. Further information is available at Follow Vista on LinkedIn, @Vista Equity Partners, and on X, @Vista_Equity.