Private Credit Intern (London - 6 Months)

Overview

The internship is full-time for six months, starting September 2026. You will be based in Hayfin's London office.

The Private Credit off-cycle internship is an opportunity to experience the culture and atmosphere in the Private Credit Division by taking on some of the responsibilities and functions of a Full-time Analyst for a short period. You will spend your time working across the private credit strategies (Direct Lending and Special Opportunities), building basic skills in financial analysis, valuation, and credit analysis while working on a wide range of international transactions across EMEA.

You will receive on-the-job training and benefit from working alongside experienced professionals on a variety of projects.

Responsibilities

• Gathering and synthesising financial and operating information about companies and industries
• Gathering market data to analyse trends and help value companies and price transactions
• Creating investment memoranda and financial models and presenting findings to senior management
• Attending team discussions and client meetings

Requirements

• Minimum educational experience: Bachelor degree completed, or due to be completed at the point of commencing the Hayfin internship
• Professional experience: preference for prior experience of 3–6 months in a finance/investment related role (internships included)
• Strong analytical and numerical skills that allow you to analyse financial data
• Results-driven person capable of working under pressure and under tight deadlines
• Strong communication skills and ability to present complex ideas and summarise them efficiently
• Team player with the ability to manage a wide range of responsibilities
• Excellent academic background
• Fluency in English; the ability to communicate effectively in other languages is an advantage
• Commitment to excellence in your work and maintaining high professional and ethical standards