Job Application for 2026 Private Equity Summer Analyst at Careers at GTCR

Position: Private Equity Summer Analyst

Location: Chicago, IL

Eligibility: Current Sophomores (Class of 2027)

Duration: June to August (2026)

About GTCR

Founded in 1980, GTCR is a leading private equity firm that invests behind The Leaders Strategy™ – finding and partnering with management leaders in core domains to identify, acquire and build market-leading companies through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. GTCR is focused on investing in transformative growth in companies in the Business & Consumer Services, Financial Services & Technology, Healthcare and Technology, Media & Telecommunications sectors. Since its inception, GTCR has invested more than $25 billion in over 280 companies, and the firm currently manages $40 billion in equity capital. GTCR is based in Chicago with offices in New York and West Palm Beach. For more information, please visit www.gtcr.com. Follow us on LinkedIn.

Position Summary

Summer Analysts will have the opportunity to work on an investment team with one or more of our four industry sectors. As a Summer Analyst, you will be involved in various aspects of the investment lifestyle, including, but not limited to:

Financial and business analytics and modeling
The investment diligence process
Portfolio company monitoring

Key Responsibilities

Each Summer Analyst will work closely with a Senior Associate and will participate in the following types of activities:

Conduct proactive market research on various industry sub-sectors, identifying priority acquisition targets and investment rationale
Prepare public and private company profiles and other company and industry specific research with investment rationale and conclusions
Portfolio company monitoring includes collecting and interpreting key performance indicator data
Evaluate investment opportunities through company materials, detailed market analysis, business model analysis, competitive positioning, accounting review, financial modeling, LBO and valuation modeling, and other relevant investment due diligence
Transaction execution alongside deal team members with exposure to all aspects including financing and capital structure, tax structure, legal documentation and more

Our Investment Teams

As a leading private equity firm, GTCR pioneered The Leaders Strategy™—finding and partnering with management leaders in core domains to identify, acquire and build market-leading companies through transformational acquisitions and organic growth.

Business & Consumer Services (BCS): Business & Consumer Services pursues The Leaders Strategy™ across technology-based subscription services, facilities based & industrial services, insurance, risk & management services, packaging & special materials, distribution & logistics services, marketing & media services, people-based services, and educational services.
Financial Services & Technology (FinTech): Financial Services & Technology pursues The Leaders Strategy™ by investing in technology, services, data, and distribution businesses across financial service end markets including asset management, banking, capital markets, insurance, payments, real estate, and specialty finance.
Healthcare (HC): Healthcare pursues The Leaders Strategy™ across healthcare information technology, healthcare services, medical technology & services, life sciences, pharmaceutical & specialty chemicals, payors, and payor services.
Strategic Growth Fund (SGF): Strategic Growth Fund focuses on the middle market with a dedicated team working together with our existing industry groups.
Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT): Technology, Media & Telecommunications pursues The Leaders Strategy™ across software & online services, telecommunication & networks, data & information services, marketing technology & digital media, and government services, aerospace & defense.

Qualifications

Minimum GPA: 3.7
Prior experience interning with an investment bank or private equity firm is a plus
Strong analytical skills, with an understanding of business and finance
Superior judgment and intellectual curiosity
Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
Strong presence and interpersonal skills
Goal-oriented, demonstrating leadership attributes
Team player with a selfless work ethic and a well-rounded personality
Maturity, honesty, and integrity
US Citizen or Permanent Resident

To Apply

Please fill out the form below. We will reach out to applicants with decisions on first round interviews after the application deadline of January 12, 2025. Candidates invited to interview for a Summer Analyst opportunity will receive an email to coordinate the scheduling of first round interviews conducted virtually. This includes two interviews: Behavioral and Critical Thinking. Those advancing after the first round will be invited to the GTCR office in Chicago for Super Day around the February timeframe.

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2026 Private Equity Summer Analyst

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