Cerity Partners Ventures (CPV) is seeking MBA interns to join us for the summer of 2026. Founded as Touchdown Ventures in 2014, CPV pioneered Venture Capital-as-a-Service (VCaaS) for corporations, working with leading brands like Kellogg, T-Mobile, BEHR, and more. With a team of 50+ investment professionals in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, and San Francisco, CPV manages more than 20 corporate venture capital funds.

This candidate will work closely with the team at Cerity Partners Ventures and be responsible for a variety of investment tasks with a particular emphasis on researching specific industries of interest to the firm, sourcing new investment opportunities, and conducting due diligence. The candidate will have the opportunity to obtain significant venture capital investment experience. We are building something special and are seeking candidates who share our vision and excitement.

This position will be based with our team in New York or San Francisco. The application period for this role will close on February 28th.

Primary Responsibilities 

Conduct research on sectors of interest to the firm

Identify target companies and source attractive investment opportunities

Track and report on deal flow generated by our team

Assist team in building and maintaining financial models for early and growth-stage investments

Evaluate business plans from prospective investment opportunities

Assist with due diligence, including supporting and establishing valuation frameworks

Required Qualifications: 

Minimum 5 years of work experience

First-year MBA student, preferred

Skills and Competencies: 

Detail-oriented and a self-starter who enjoys working in a collegial environment

Critical thinking, including superior research and analytical skills

Strong competency in Excel – experience with databases & data manipulation is a plus

Ability to ‘think outside the box’ – constantly searching for new ways of doing things

Excellent writing and presentation (PowerPoint) skills including knowledge of grammar, spelling, and word usage

Must be a team player whose superior communication skills facilitate working with entrepreneurs and technical professionals inside and outside the organization

Exemplary follow through with minimal supervision

Enthusiasm and desire to learn about venture capital

Legally qualified to work in the U.S

Enthusiasm for venture capital, start-ups and entrepreneurship

Willingness to work in a start-up culture

Compensation Range:

$40/hour

Why Cerity Partners:

Our people drive our success by working together to deliver exceptional service to our clients. Below is a glimpse of the key elements of our total rewards package:

Health, dental, and vision insurance – day 1!

401(k) savings and investment plan options with 4% match

Flexible PTO policy

Parental Leave

Financial assistance for advanced education and professional designations

Opportunity to give back time to local communities

Commuter benefits

Cerity Partners is committed to providing an environment where all individuals can be their authentic selves. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who respects each individual and supports the diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences of our colleagues. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

Cerity Partners is committed to working with and providing accommodations to applicants with disabilities or special needs. For those needing accommodations, please reach out to careers@ceritypartners.com. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

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MBA Venture Capital Intern