At EPL Group, we are a distinguished family office that specializes in making direct investments in rapidly expanding enterprises led by visionary founders and family proprietors. What sets us apart as an investment collaborator is our exceptional approach, which distinguishes us in the industry. We firmly believe that nurturing exceptional companies is, fundamentally, a human endeavor.
Investment Strategy Intern
Location
United States
Posted
2 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Entry Level
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Investment Strategy Intern
EPL Group
Role Description xPL Ventures Studio is the venture-building division of EPL. We build B2B AI/SaaS companies from zero across North America. This is not a general business internship. You will work directly with the CEO on the investment logic that decides which ventures xPL builds, how they are capitalized, and how they are positioned to institutional investors. The Investment Strategy Intern supports the CEO in designing and refining xPL's venture selection criteria, capital structure decisions, and investor-facing strategy. You will work at the intersection of venture studio economics, market analysis, and capital markets, producing analysis that directly informs decisions on new venture launches and fundraising structure. Responsibilities - Research and score candidate industries and verticals against xPL's studio-fit criteria (fragmentation, regulatory complexity, moat depth, buyer concentration) - Build and maintain venture screening models: market sizing, competitive landscape, unit economics benchmarks - Support design and refinement of studio-level capital structures, including equity retention models, carry pool mechanics, and fund structuring logic - Assist in preparing investor-facing materials: fundraise decks, capital layer documentation, and return scenario models (conservative, base, optimistic cases) - Track and synthesize comparable data from venture studio peers, fund-of-funds structures, and relevant public benchmarks - Maintain source discipline on all figures used in strategy work: every number must be tagged by origin (confirmed input, industry-standard benchmark, or external reference data) and unsourced figures must be flagged, not assumed - Draft internal memos and decision briefs that surface open strategic questions requiring CEO or IC decision, rather than resolving ambiguity by assumption Qualifications - Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in finance, economics, business, or a related quantitative field - Strong analytical and financial modeling skills (Excel/Google Sheets required; exposure to cap tables, waterfall models, or fund structures a plus) - Demonstrated interest in venture capital, private equity, or venture studio models, evidenced by coursework, prior internships, or independent research - Excellent written communication; able to produce precise, well-sourced analysis without embellishment - Comfortable working with ambiguity and bringing structure to open-ended strategic questions - High attention to detail and intellectual honesty: willing to flag inconsistencies or gaps in analysis rather than smooth over them Benefits - Direct, sustained exposure to CEO-level strategic and investment decision-making at an operating venture studio - Hands-on experience with the full venture studio capital stack, from operating-layer validation vehicles through institutional fund structures - Exposure to real fundraising materials and investor relations processes at the SFO/institutional level - Mentorship from a CEO who expects rigor, direct communication, and independent judgment, not agreement for its own sake - An unpaid, non-credit internship Company Description At EPL Group, we are a distinguished family office that specializes in making direct investments in rapidly expanding enterprises led by visionary founders and family proprietors. What sets us apart as an investment collaborator is our exceptional approach, which distinguishes us in the industry. We firmly believe that nurturing exceptional companies is, fundamentally, a human endeavor.
Related Guides
Related Categories
Related Job Pages
More Financial Planning and Analysis Jobs
Director of Finance
Chartwell LawChartwell Law, founded in 2002 by four attorneys, has since expanded dramatically, from a one‑office workers’ compensation boutique to a national civil liti
• The Director of Finance serves as both an operational finance leader and the firm's primary subject matter expert for financial systems, workflows, and accounting processes. • Ensure that financial operations, technology, and internal controls work together effectively to support the firm's continued growth and operational excellence. • Accounting Operations – Act as the primary resource for accounting workflows, system functionality, financial data, transaction processing. • Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, expense reimbursements, trust accounting, cash application, and account reconciliations. • Manage the monthly close process and maintain accounting policies, procedures, internal controls. • Oversee accounts payable function, ensuring compliance with firm policies, and review escalated reimbursement issues. • Manage the corporate credit card program. • Review semi-monthly payroll and oversee client trust accounting activities. • Manage annual renewal requirements for business licenses, registrations, and other filings. • Serve as administrator for the firm’s online banking platforms and manage treasury functions. • Evaluate and improve accounting workflows, implement new technologies, create standard operating procedures and training materials. • Directly manage team members, establish performance expectations, and promote accountability.
CFO – Manufacturing
All In One AccountingMeet the strategic accounting team for mission-driven nonprofits and growth-minded entrepreneurs.
• Serve as a member of clients' executive management teams • Develop and implement strategic financial plans aligned with manufacturing business objectives • Lead high-level financial decisions and strategic initiatives • Provide financial coaching to client leadership teams • Support internal delivery teams with technical expertise and industry-specific guidance • Create sophisticated financial models to evaluate business decisions, including capital equipment purchases and facility expansions • Develop long-range cash forecasts and capital planning specifically addressing the cyclical nature of manufacturing • Analyze business performance and identify optimization opportunities for production efficiency • Design and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) relevant to the needs of the client's business operations • Prepare annual operating plans with variance analysis • Oversee and optimize production/job costing systems • Implement effective inventory management and valuation processes • Design cost accounting structures that provide actionable insights • Develop pricing models that ensure profitability while remaining competitive • Lead month-end closing meetings with clients and internal teams to present financials • Oversee preparation and review of monthly financial statements and key reports • Analyze budget variances and communicate significant issues and opportunities • Prepare cash flow forecasting and strategic recommendations • Serve as proactive liaison with client's professional advisors (CPAs, bankers, attorneys) • Lead and oversee new client onboarding • Lead and mentor accountants on your delivery team • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients' stakeholders • Serve as liaison with external partners (bankers, attorneys, investors, suppliers, CPA) • Foster collaborative relationships across all levels • Support business development activities as an industry expert • Ensure compliance with manufacturing industry-specific regulations and reporting requirements • Implement robust controls for production facilities • Develop and maintain systems for tracking production progress and profitability • Optimize working capital management for cyclical business operations • Provide strategic insights on supply chain and materials management
Regional Finance Manager
DLLGrow with asset financing solutions tailored for businesses, manufacturers, and suppliers.
• Develop and execute territory sales plans aligned with AGCO Finance's business objectives. • Identify, pursue, and close financing opportunities with dealers and end-user customers. • Expand market penetration by developing new dealer relationships and growing existing accounts. • Promote AGCO Finance products and programs to increase loan and lease volume while improving profitability. • Become the trusted financing partner for AGCO dealers throughout the territory. • Strengthen relationships with key dealer principals, sales teams, and major customers. • Provide product expertise, training, and financing support to dealer organizations. • Introduce new products and financing solutions that help dealers increase equipment sales. • Structure complex financing transactions involving multiple stakeholders and unique customer requirements. • Develop competitive financing proposals consistent with pricing and risk guidelines. • Collaborate across internal teams to ensure seamless execution and customer experience. • Identify opportunities to improve dealer program performance and customer satisfaction. • Create and execute strategic dealer account plans. • Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and growth opportunities. • Maintain regular in-person engagement with dealers and customers across the territory. • Travel extensively throughout Western Canada to support business objectives.
Senior Director, FP&A
OnPoint Group, LLCContinually investing in our people, our technology, our services & your success.
• Leads projects and initiatives and partners with others across OPG Sales/Ops/Corporate to drive problems to resolution • Works with the CFO on design of future Corporate FP&A function and contributes to overall Finance team employee engagement initiatives. • Responsible for delivering overall OPG financial reporting and analysis to management, in partnership with the Corporate Controller. • Collaborates with Finance leadership to gather and interpret bottoms up BU and departmental information. • Manages stakeholder requests across OPG Senior Leadership and Board members. • Remains current on economic and business conditions, industry and market trends. • Organizes and drives the OPG reporting, forecasting and planning process and identifies opportunities for improvement. • Teams up with Accounting on the overall deliverables calendar. • Evaluates key levers of performance and profitability with the Finance team including, but not limited to, all OPG incentives, sales productivity and contract/customer/product profitability. • Drives business case and ROI development for investments in areas like IT and Fleet management and partners with Accounting on tracking and evaluation of all capital expenditures. • Evaluates and delivers on needs for more enhanced reporting including, but not limited to, executive dashboards, headcount reporting, and centralized KPI reporting. • Partners with Accounting and Sales/Operations on these deliverables. • Analyzes company monthly financial results, comparing current and year-to-date performance with prior year, forecast and plan; evaluates performance of BU’s and departments. • Provides narrative and variance analysis. • With the Corporate Controller, prepares regular monthly reporting – financial results meeting with team, month end reporting package, month end and Board presentations, and others as needed. • Assists with streamlining and improving all reporting with an emphasis on more timely and more accurate projections and reporting. • Partners with the Assistant Controller on Corporate department projections and expenses, including deeper dive reporting on T&E. • Develops and prepares ad hoc reporting and management presentations for senior leaders. • Partners with the CFO and Controller to identify opportunities to further strengthen the financial health of OPG. • Partners with the CFO and Finance Leadership to embrace new technology and AI that improves processes and productivity. • Redefines how we track and measure acquisition performance and teams up with our integration resources to solidify our M&A playbook and increase our ROI. • Assists with evaluation of acquisition targets, including diligence, financial modeling and integration.


