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Demystifying Private Equity

Location: United States
Experience Type: Virtual Job Simulations
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Step into the role of a PE analyst and learn how to evaluate deals, analyze financials, and communicate investment insights

Welcome to the Demystifying Private Equity Program! We are thrilled to have you here.

Vista Equity Partners is a leading global investment firm focused exclusively on enterprise software, data, and technology-enabled businesses. With a disciplined approach to value creation and a commitment to operational excellence, Vista partners with visionary founders and management teams to accelerate growth and build enduring companies.

During this program, you will get the opportunity to step into the shoes of a Private Equity Summer Analyst and complete tasks that replicate the work that our Growth Equity team does every day. You’ll learn key skills in financial statement analysis, investment risk evaluation, business communication, and strategic thinking.

We hope this program provides a great resource for you to upskill and strengthen your resume as you explore career options and a potential career at Vista Equity Partners.

This program is self-paced. It takes approximately 2-3 hours to complete.

Skills Learned:

  • Intro & Scenario
    Background context and your project team
  • Due diligence
    Break down a company’s financials to uncover growth trends, profitability, and performance insights

    • Financial Analysis
    • Excel Modeling
    • Data Interpretation
    • SaaS Metrics
    • Attention to Detail
    • Analytical Thinking
  • Deal considerations and communications
    Evaluate investment risks and craft a clear, compelling summary for your private equity deal team

    • Investment Risk Analysis
    • Market Analysis
    • Business Communication
    • Strategic Thinking
    • Executive Writing
    • Mixed Methods Research
  • Finish Line

Experience Information

Sponsor
Vista Equity Partners
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Fort Collins, CO 80523

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Department Hours Crunch Week Drop-In Hours (Dec. 1-5) - No Appt. Needed!
M Monday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
T Tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
W Wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
TH Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
F Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Meet the Team

Andrea Karapas Meet Andrea
Shawn Utecht Meet Shawn
Jason Radman Meet Jason
Amy Kozlarek Meet Amy
Abby Mankins Meet Abby
Barbara Valusek Meet Barbara
Brittany Koonce Meet Brittany
Rachel Newton Meet Rachel
Kelly Mapes Meet Kelly
Jaxson Liscano-Garcia Meet Jaxson
Maximus Gonzales Meet Maximus
Kalena Quinonez Meet Kalena
Phone
(970) 491-1540
Email
cob-cmc@business.colostate.edu
Address

Career Management Center
Rockwell West, Room 210
Fort Collins, CO 80523

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