Private Equity Analyst Intern
TOBIN CAPITAL GROUP
Perpetual Growth, Unbounded Excellence
Position: Private Equity Analyst Intern (Operations) – San Francisco, CA. Summer 2027. Mandatory 5 Days in Office.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through Handshake and this Google Form: Application Link.
Compensation & Benefits
Annualized to approximately $71,000. This internship does not include health or other benefits but does include a firm-wide closure the week of the Fourth of July. Strong performers will be considered for a full-time Analyst offer following graduation.
Background
Tobin Capital Group (TCG) is a Stanford Graduate School of Business-founded, tech-enabled real estate operating company and private equity firm, with $715M of assets under management across 67 locations, six states, and two business lines, Self-Storage and Manufactured Housing. The firm is raising its second fund ($250M, acquiring $625M of real estate) and aims to 5x its real estate portfolio within 5 years, including expansion into new verticals.
TCG recognizes that our greatest asset is our people, and we pride ourselves on creating a positive, fun, supportive Culture of Care for all team members.
TCG is Committed to Providing the Intern
- Meaningful Operating Experience: You will support projects to help improve operational efficiency and property outcomes across both of TCG's business lines, self-storage and manufactured housing.
- Broad Exposure: You will toggle across self-storage and manufactured housing operations, contributing to a rapidly growing real estate portfolio and the operations of a world-class business.
- Learning and Development: You will build technical and interpersonal skills through hands-on project work alongside the front-line team.
- Mentorship: You will be paired with a dedicated Associate mentor who will own your project assignment and 1:1 feedback across both business lines, with additional support from our broader Operations team and the executive team.
Key Responsibilities
- Business Operations & Special Projects: Partner with the corporate operations team to manage critical day-to-day business needs across the portfolio, owning special projects end to end and using automation and data analysis to solve complex, ambiguous operational problems.
- Front-Line Team Support: Support the front-line management team with day-to-day operational needs, acting as a key bridge between the corporate office and our facilities, including front-line hiring processes, monthly team meetings, and feedback sessions.
- Project Management: Help manage projects across the portfolio from kickoff to completion, keeping stakeholders aligned and initiatives on schedule.
- Acquisitions Support: Support new self-storage and MHP acquisition onboarding and performance improvement initiatives, including deployment of TCG's operational playbook, partnering with the corporate operations team on ad hoc workstreams.
- Be a Culture Carrier: Bring joy and curiosity to everything you do.
Qualifications
- Education: Actively pursuing a Bachelor's Degree; rising juniors/seniors preferred. Major Agnostic, emphasis on Demonstrated Excellence.
- Experience: No professional experience required. Culture and character fit is valued above industry experience.
- GPA Requirement: 3.7+
Skills
Skills & Tools:
- Comfort using and learning: Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, with strong data analysis skills
- Comfort using and learning: Claude to automate workflows, analyze data, and support decision-making
- Interest in or familiarity with no-code/automation tools (e.g., Notion, Zapier, Google Apps Script) a plus
Attributes:
- Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, public speaking) and emotional intelligence
- Proven ability to work well on teams
- High integrity, strong work ethic, and meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and solve dynamic problems
- Hunger to learn, bias to action, and a humble "can do" attitude
Bonus Points:
- Leadership in clubs or athletics
- Customer service or hospitality experience
- Project management or mentorship roles
- Exposure to real estate or finance