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Investment Research Intern

Chicago, IL –  Are you ready to dive into the world of business development and make your mark this summer? RCP is searching for a passionate and driven Investment Research Intern to join our dynamic team for Summer 2025!

This internship will give you the opportunity to:

  • Collaborate with Peers: You’ll be part of a vibrant group of fellow interns, working together on innovative projects and tackling real-world challenges.
  • Network with Industry Leaders: Gain exclusive access to connect with professionals across our organization, building valuable relationships and learning from the best.
  • Expand Your Skills: Take advantage of specialized intern learning and educational programming designed to enhance your expertise and propel your career forward.

If you believe you would be a good fit for this position, please send your resume to ktarpey@rcpadvisors.com. Thank you in advance for your consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Supporting the research and investment team members in the collection, organization and archiving of data, materials and information used in the investment evaluation and due diligence process
  • Performing external research and collecting and archiving information related to various projects and investment opportunities
  • Performing general clean-up of existing research depository and data scrubbing
  • Completion of independent research project and culmination of summer program

Requirements and Qualifications:

  • Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field, with a strong academic record and targeted graduation date in Summer 2026
  • Passion for problem solving and willingness to dissect complex problems
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Intellectual curiosity, with an enthusiasm to learn about the private equity and alternative asset industries
  • Strong communication skills, with an ability to work well on teams
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage deadlines effectively in a fast-paced environment

About RCP Advisors

Founded in 2001, RCP Advisors is a private equity investment firm headquartered in Chicago that provides access to lower middle market private equity fund managers through primary funds-of-funds, secondary funds, and co-investment funds. Additionally, the firm provides advisory and investment research services.

Contact

Katie Tarpey
Head of Human Resources 
ktarpey@rcpadvisors.com

The duties and responsibilities described above are not comprehensive and additional tasks will be assigned. The scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

RCP Advisors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing employees and applicants with an environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at RCP Advisors are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, family or parental status, veteran or disability status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
RCP Advisors will provide reasonable accommodations during the application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please contact us at (214-764-3195) or ktarpey@rcpadvisors.com.