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Summer Analyst - Private Equity

 

OVERVIEW

SeaFort Capital is a private investment firm based in Halifax that makes direct control investments in profitable mid-sized Canadian companies. Founded in 2012 by a small group of private investors, SeaFort partners with strong management teams to strengthen and grow profitable businesses. SeaFort Capital is investing its second fund which currently has committed capital in excess of $189 million.

SeaFort Capital is seeking a Summer Analyst to work in its Halifax office. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work as part of a small, dynamic team that actively manages investments in businesses across Canada. The SeaFort summer program commences in early May 2025 and will last for 12 weeks. The successful candidate will conduct research and support many aspects of the investment process, such as deal sourcing, due diligence, business analysis, deal execution, and ongoing portfolio company support.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist with industry and market analyses to identify and understand trends

  • Support the screening, review, and execution of new investments

  • Actively participate in the SeaFort summer learning program

  • Develop models and conduct analysis using alternative data sources

  • Support marketing and generation of new investment opportunities

  • Other duties as required

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • Currently enrolled in a university program and registered to return to studies in September 2025

  • An interest in investing and private equity

  • Confident and able to work independently

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Completed three years of a relevant undergraduate program and set to enter fourth year of studies

  • Financial modeling and valuation experience

  • Comfortable working with and combining disparate and diverse data sources

  • Demonstrated skill with scripting languages, including the ability to write in Python or R to automate tasks (e.g. web scraping)

  • French language skills

​SeaFort Capital is committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability.

Interested applicants can forward resumes and a copy of their unofficial transcript to Sue Urquhart at info@seafortcapital.com. The application deadline is September 27, 2024.