Summer Associate, AI-Enabled PE Investing

Summer 2026 MBA Interns: AI-Enabled PE InvestingAEP is supporting a PE client hiring summer 2026 MBA interns who want to sit at the intersection of investing and AI.The OpportunityOur client is hiring summer MBA interns to work directly with the deal team on live investments while helping the firm expand its use of AI across the investment process.The role blends traditional PE intern work (sourcing, diligence, financial modeling, portfolio monitoring) with building and refining AI-enabled workflows to maximize efficiency.Interns will work closely with senior investment professionals and the firm's technology leadership, with direct exposure to deal execution, portfolio company engagement, and firm strategy.ResponsibilitiesSupport live deal evaluation: sourcing, commercial and financial diligence, LBO modeling, and IC memo preparationBuild, test, and improve AI-enabled tools and workflows that make the investment process more efficientPartner with portfolio company management on operational and analytical initiatives where AI can drive efficiencyDocument workflows and share learnings with the broader investment teamQualifications & RequirementsCurrently enrolled in a top MBA programStrong financial modeling skills (LBO, DCF, three-statement)Prior experience in PE, investment banking, consulting, or a related analytical roleExcellent written and verbal communicationStrongly PreferredHands-on experience applying AI to finance, research, or investment workflowsFamiliarity with Claude, ChatGPT, or Gemini APIs and prompt designPython and other technical skills that support AI tool developmentDemonstrated curiosity about where AI does and doesn't add value in investingCompensation & LogisticsCompetitive MBA intern compensationSummer 2026, flexible startHybrid, tri-state areaTo ApplySend your resume and a brief note describing one AI workflow you have built, used, or thought hard about. What it does, what it replaced, and what its limits are. Email info@aepadvisory.com