MBA Intern, Portfolio Operations

Firm Overview

Providence Equity Partners L.L.C. is a leading middle-market private equity firm with deep sector expertise in media, communications and education focused on North America and Europe. Providence looks to invest in businesses that are benefiting from the long-term growth trends around experiences, learning, and connectivity by partnering with exceptional management teams to build enduring, scaled companies. Founded in 1989 in Providence, Rhode Island, the firm has invested over $40 billion across more than 180 portfolio companies with a transatlantic investment team based primarily in London, New York and Boston. Through disciplined portfolio construction, prudent risk management and a collaborative culture, the firm seeks to deliver strong results across market cycles. To learn more, please visit www.provequity.com.

Responsibilities:

The MBA Intern, Portfolio Operations will be responsible for the following:

• Partnering with portfolio company management teams to support value creation initiatives, including growth, transformation, and integration-related priorities

• Supporting the development and execution of the firm’s Responsible Investment strategy, including portfolio company and firmwide engagement, reporting, third-party management, and implementation of new initiatives

• Advancing the firm’s executive talent strategy, including maintaining tracking tools, databases, and dashboards related to executive networks, search processes, and assessments; evaluating emerging AI-enabled talent tools to drive productivity and insights; and managing third-party and advisor relationships

• Supporting the portfolio review process, including identifying opportunities to leverage AI tools to enhance performance monitoring and generate portfolio-wide insights

• Managing the portfolio-wide executive council network, including planning and coordinating recurring discussions among functional leaders

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with portfolio company executives and investment team members to support execution of key initiatives

In addition to the outlined responsibilities, you will be expected to handle ad hoc requests as they arise. This job description is not exhaustive and may not encompass all aspects of the role, as the needs of the business are continually evolving. Flexibility and adaptability are essential for success in this dynamic position.

Requirements
We are committed to creating a workplace that fosters a collegial, inclusive, and collaborative environment.  As part of the Providence team, it’s important that we hire candidates that align and exhibit our values:

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across teams, actively contribute ideas, and build strong, trust‑based relationships to achieve shared goals and drive collective success.

• Proven track record of taking accountability for outcomes, following through on commitments, and acting with honesty, transparency, and ethical judgment in all situations.

• Commitment to fostering a positive, engaging workplace culture by supporting colleagues, contributing to a sense of belonging, and modeling behaviors that reflect and strengthen our organizational values.

• Ability to work respectfully with individuals of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, demonstrating empathy, fairness, and a commitment to inclusive practices in everyday interactions and decision‑making.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of success, a positive professional reputation, and the ability to exercise sound judgment and accountability. In addition, the successful candidate should have::

• Current MBA candidate or recent MBA graduate

• Prior experience in management consulting and/or in an operating role at a high-growth company

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to structure ambiguous problems and drive to actionable insights

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders

• Interest in private equity and value creation, with a desire to work closely with portfolio company management teams

At Providence, we believe our people are our greatest asset.  We are committed to creating a workplace that fosters a collegial, inclusive, and collaborative environment.  When you join Providence, you become part of a dynamic and innovative community where your talents are supported, your dedication is nurtured, and your contributions are greatly valued.

Providence offers a total rewards program that supports our employees’ personal and professional well-being.  Our total rewards program includes an annual base salary, discretionary performance bonus, best-in-class health and wellness coverage, retirement savings programs, income protection, flexible time off, and more.  An employee’s total rewards eligibilities will depend on their employment status with the Firm, in accordance with Firm policies and plans, which the Firm may modify from time to time.

This is an hourly position with an annualized salary equivalent between $140,000 - 175,000. Consistent with applicable law, compensation may vary and will be determined based on factors that include but are not limited to, the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant, along with the requirements of the position.  Providence reserves the right to modify this salary range at any time. 

A member of Providence’s Talent Management team can provide more details about the Firm’s total rewards program and practices during the interview process. 

Providence Equity Partners L.L.C. (the “Firm”) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practice laws. The Firm strictly prohibits and will not tolerate, condone or allow discrimination, harassment or retaliation with respect to any Supervised Person or applicant for employment in matters of hiring (or failure or refusal to hire), promotion, transfer, disciplinary actions, assignments, working conditions, termination, compensation, fringe benefits or other terms and conditions of employment on the basis of characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law, as may be applicable, such as race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, actual or perceived sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), actual or perceived gender (including sex stereotyping, gender identity, gender expression, other gender-related characteristic, or transgender status), actual or perceived sexual orientation, disability (including physical disability or mental disability), medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, employment or unemployment status, credit history, familial status, partnership status, caregiver status, sexual and reproductive health decision-making, domestic victim status, or marital status, pay or other compensation history, or height and weight. All employees are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination, harassment, bullying, or retaliation.

Please note that Providence Equity Partners L.L.C., together with its subsidiaries and affiliated entities (collectively, the “Firm”), does not accept unsolicited resumes from any third-party recruiting agency that is not currently operating under a valid, fully executed agreement with the Firm. The Firm strictly prohibits agencies from contacting employees directly, including hiring managers, for the purpose of submitting candidates.

Any unsolicited resume or candidate information sent to the Firm or any of its employees—whether submitted via email, postal mail, online platforms, or through any other means—by a third-party recruiting agency lacking a current signed agreement will be deemed the property of the Firm. In such circumstances, no implied contract or obligation shall be created, and the Firm expressly reserves the right to contact, engage, or hire any such candidate without any financial or other obligation to the submitting agency.  The Firm reserves the right to reject or disregard any terms, conditions, or fee schedules that accompany or are included in unsolicited submissions.

Third-party recruiting agencies that wish to be considered for a formal engagement should contact a member of the Firm’s Human Capital Management Team to discuss entering into a signed agreement. The Firm reserves the sole discretion to determine whether to enter into any such agreement and may decline to do so.