Private Equity Investment Intern (Summer 2026)
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Job Title: Private Equity Investment Intern (Summer 2026)
Company: Reef Capital
Compensation: $20-25/hour; M-F schedule with the expectation of working full-time hours
Location: Lehi UT
Duration: May-August 2026 (Exact dates to be determined)
About Reef Capital:
Reef is a Utah-based vertically integrated investment and development firm founded in 2005. Reefs team is currently involved in some of the most prominent development transactions in Utah and other targeted geographies across the United States.
Built on two decades of success our investment approach combines proven expertise with purposeful innovation. Reefs team has completed more than 500 transactions across all lines of addition to our real estate investment strategy Reef and/or affiliates own and operate various businesses that add significant long-term value to its projects. We have grown rapidly growing from about 25 employees to well over 400 with managed assets on behalf of over 750 institutional and individual partners worldwide.
With the motto Expect the Best Reefs most prominent developments include Black Desert Resort a $2 billion luxury resort in Ivins Utah; Marcella a luxury private golf community in Park City Utah; Tributer Resort Virginias newest premier private lakeside golf destination; Cornerstone Club a 5000-acre residential community private club and resort in Telluride Colorado; Sweetens Cove a renowned and evolving golf destination nestled in the Tennessee Valley; and the restoration of the historic Coco Palms Resort in Wailua on the island of Kauai Hawaii.
At Reef our mission is to recruit develop and retain entrepreneurial individuals who desire to build and create something long-lasting and meaningful. Our business enables bright committed people to work in high-performing teams within an environment that allows each person to achieve their professional objectives. Reef values a strong culture dedicated to the health and well-being of our employees.
Position Summary:
Reef is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Private Equity Investment Intern to join our investment team for Summer 2026. As a Private Equity Investment Intern you will support the team in underwriting and evaluating investment opportunities across opportunistic real estate private credit and private equity transactions. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic fast-paced environment.
Please note that we are currently only accepting applicants who are currently enrolled as a junior or senior in an accredited bachelors or masters program. This individual will have the potential for a full-time offer based on performance during the internship period.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the investment team with underwriting and analysis of opportunistic real estate private credit and private equity investments.
- Conduct financial modeling to support investment decisions including cash flow analysis return metrics and valuation modeling.
- Perform market research and analysis including identifying trends evaluating market conditions and assessing competitive landscapes.
- Analyze comparable transactions and provide comparative analysis for potential investment opportunities (comps analysis).
- Create and maintain presentation materials for internal investment memos investment committee presentations and other relevant reports.
- Collaborate with senior team members to support deal sourcing due diligence and portfolio management.
- Provide general support to the investment team on ongoing projects including ad hoc analysis and market reports.
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled as a junior or senior in a Bachelors or Masters degree program preferably in Finance Economics Business Accounting or a related field.
- Ability to work on-site 40 hours per week at our headquarters in Lehi Utah
- Strong understanding of basic financial and accounting concepts.
- Proficiency in Excel (financial modeling data analysis) and PowerPoint (presentation creation).
- Ability to work independently manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical skills attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Previous internship experience in finance consulting or a related field is a plus but not .
- No prior real estate experience necessary though a willingness to learn and engage in new sectors is essential.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
About Company
Reef Capital Partners Specializing in Unique, Value-add Real Estate. We utilize our extensive experience to create and manage attractive investment opportunities in private equity real estate, private credit, and hybrid investments.
