Private Equity Analyst Intern
TOBIN CAPITAL GROUP
Perpetual Growth, Unbounded Excellence
Position: Private Equity Analyst Intern (Acquisitions) – 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 Financial Modeling Exposure: You will assist with sourcing potential deals and support the build-out of acquisition models and key diligence workflows.
- Broad Exposure: You will contribute to acquisitions work across both of TCG's business lines, self-storage and manufactured housing, alongside a world-class team.
- Mentorship: You will be paired with a dedicated Associate mentor who will own your day-to-day project assignment and 1:1 feedback, with additional support and exposure from Analysts and the executive team.
- A Path to Full-Time: Strong performers will be considered for a full-time Analyst offer following graduation.
- Culture of Care: You will join a team deeply committed to a Culture of Care, where we celebrate each other and find joy in the work.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Modeling & Quantitative Analysis
- Support acquisition modeling work (levered/unlevered IRR, equity multiples, sensitivity analysis) under Analyst/Associate guidance
- Assist in analyzing rent rolls, historical financials, and occupancy trends
Initial Screening
- Assist in deal screening on inbound self-storage and MHP opportunities and help prepare investment summaries for Analyst/Associate review
- Support market analysis for target assets
- Assist with on-site tours of acquisition targets and nearby competitors
Due Diligence Coordination
- Support due diligence workstreams, including organizing physical inspection, title, and environmental documentation
- Help track third-party vendor deliverables and timelines
Investment Committee & Closing Support
- Assist in preparing Investment Committee memoranda and presentation materials
- Support closing checklist tracking and coordination across transaction parties
Qualifications
- Education: Actively pursuing a Bachelor's Degree; rising juniors/seniors preferred. Major Agnostic, Emphasis on Demonstrated Excellence.
- Experience: No professional experience required. Prior internship in real estate, finance, or a related field preferred but not required.
Skills
- Proven ability to work on teams
- Superb communication skills (written, verbal, public speaking) and emotional intelligence
- High integrity, strong work ethic, and meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and solve dynamic problems
- Willingness to work with, integrate, and leverage the most recent technological tools, such as Claude
- Hunger to learn, bias to action, and a humble “can do” attitude
- Outstanding analytical, quantitative, and technical skills (incl. Excel, PowerPoint, Word)