Intern, Diligence (Summer 2026) Job at K1, Manhattan Beach, CA

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  • K1
  • Manhattan Beach, CA

Job Description

Please Note: This is application is open for current college students graduating in winter 2026 or spring/summer 2027.

Position Summary: 

K1 is seeking a Private Equity Summer Analyst to join the expanding Diligence team for our office located in Manhattan Beach, CA. At the conclusion of the internship program, top performers may be eligible to receive full-time offers to join the Diligence team.

We are seeking a candidate with strong analytical and communication skills, the capacity to multi-task and the ability to work as part of a team. The ideal candidate will be inquisitive and highly motivated, display initiative, work well under the direction of others and possess the ability to perform at a high level under pressure. The candidate will also be disciplined and of high integrity, adhering to K1’s core values of Passion, Persistence, Humility and Excellence.​

We encourage applicants of all majors to apply. K1’s proprietary internal development program trains powerful investment professionals directly out of school, giving applicants the opportunity to enter Private Equity straight out of college as opposed to having to start in Investment Banking.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support and shadow day-to-day Diligence operations
  • Learn how to perform basic due diligence on potential investments
  • Shadow calls with management and assist in company analysis
  • Complete capstone project to be presented to senior team members
  • Support current team members in various responsibilities, as assigned
 

Requirements:

  • Excellent analytical, strategic, and implementation skills
  • Results-oriented, with an ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and expeditiously
  • Able to both take direction and show initiative as appropriate
  • Proactive and high-energy with a hands-on approach to problem solving
  • Uncompromising with respect to quality in all regards
  • Unquestionable ethics and integrity
  • Graduating Winter 2026 or Spring/Summer 2027 - first generation college students are encouraged to apply
 

Perks:   

  • Opportunity for full-time offer at the end of the internship  
  • Lunch provided in-office every day 

About K1:
K1 is one of the largest investors in small-cap enterprise software companies, with over $20 billion AUM.
Headquartered in Manhattan Beach, California, the firm partners with innovative management teams to build category leaders that deploy AI-powered, mission-critical systems of record for enterprise clients globally.

Through its affiliate, K1 Operations LLC, the firm supports portfolio companies in accelerating growth – both organically and inorganically – by focusing on leadership development, technological innovation, and operational excellence.

Dedicated to transforming industries, K1 has collaborated with over 250 enterprise software companies since inception.

As of the date of this posting, K1 Investment Management, LLC reasonably expects to pay a pro-rated salary of $75,000 for the position of Intern, Private Equity Analyst (Summer 2026). 

Job Tags

Full time, Internship,

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