2026 Private Equity Summer Analyst Internship

Vista Equity Partners is hiring 2026 Private Equity Summer Analysts for a 10-week paid internship based in Chicago. The program begins with two weeks of intensive training led by deal team members on software investing, financial modeling, and private equity best practices, followed by eight weeks of on-the-desk experience embedded with a private equity team working on live investments. Interns gain exposure to Vista's disciplined investment approach and portfolio company management playbook in enterprise software. Successful interns receive full-time offers in Austin, San Francisco, or Chicago. Applications closed January 22, 2026. Candidates should be rising juniors or seniors with strong quantitative and communication skills.