Cevian Capital and Sustainability Value Creation, Investment Analysis & Active Ownership Intern (6-12 months)
Cevian is seeking an intern for 6-12 months in its London office to support investment research in sustainability value creation.
Working with the dedicated Sustainability Value Creation Lead and the broader investment team, the intern will assess how energy efficiency, renewables, circularity and related developments can improve operational performance, drive growth, and reduce business risks across Cevian’s portfolio of large European public companies.
The role is suited to recent graduates with a strong analytical background in finance, engineering, or a related quantitative discipline, and a keen interest in sustainability and investing. Prior sustainability-related work experience is preferred but not required.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct in-depth company and sector research to identify and assess financially material sustainability opportunities and risks.
- Assist in building quantitative analyses and models to assess implications for revenues, costs, investment requirements and competitive positioning.
- Evaluate company disclosures, industry data and expert insights; translate findings into conclusions to support investment decisions and engagement with portfolio companies on value-creation initiatives.
- Contribute to monitoring and reporting on sustainability initiatives across Cevian’s portfolio.
- Gain exposure to investor relations and internal fund operations.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Completed a Bachelor’s degree in finance, engineering, or another quantitative discipline; Master’s degree preferred.
- Relevant internship experience, e.g., in investment banking, investment research, management consulting, asset management, engineering / industrial consulting.
- Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills, including the ability to structure unfamiliar problems, critically assess evidence and draw reasoned conclusions.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Diligent, well-organized and proactive, with ownership of deadlines and deliverables.
- A keen interest in investing, company analysis and the financial implications of sustainability.
- Candidates must:
- Be based in London, or able to be based in London for the internship.
- Be available from June 2027 for a minimum of six months.
- Have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the internship. Cevian will not provide visa sponsorship for this role
Application deadline
30/11/2026
Location
London (Hybrid)