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Notch Partners LLC Intern is offering an opportunity for business-oriented MKA alums to spend2-12 weeks learning more about the world of private equity. Established by two Harvard BusinessSchool graduates (MKA parents) in 2002, Notch is a boutique consulting firm that provides leadershipand management-led buyout strategies to private equity deals and their portfolio companies. Interns willwork with firm Founders and staff, get involved in private equity deals and interact with industryleadingCEO’s across a range of industries on a global basis. This PAID internship has been designed tointegrate learning through exposure and interaction with hands-on/roll-up-the-sleeves diverse work,which includes research, analysis, reporting and writing. There may be opportunities to attend meetingsin NYC with private equity clients and operating executives (CEO’s).56 Main Street, Millburn, NJ www.notchpartners.com “I worked at Notch Partners, Inc. for 3 weeks during my winter break. I was introduced to a truly unique business model that this company embodies, and learned a great deal about how a start-­‐up functions and achieves success. I was exposed to the world of private equity investing, and sat in on conferences with CEOs where I received firsthand accounts of the ins and outs of their businesses. I was able to research different industries and specific companies from an investment angle approach.. Furthermore, I was able to develop close relationships with everyone at the company. Conversations with each individual provided me with new knowledge and insights that I found to be invaluable as I pursued my own career goals. Zara Mannan, 2011 Intern, Princeton '13 (not an MKA student) Signal Hill Capital Group: John MacDonald, Managing Director and MKA parent, is offering a2 week internship during the summer of 2012. Signal Hill is a leading middle market Investment Bankserving the M&A and capital funding needs of high-growth “TMT” (Technology, Media, andTelecommunications) and Business Services companies. The New York City office works closely withentrepreneur-led and private equity-backed clients in the software, IT Services and Internet markets.The boutique environment encourages direct interaction with Senior Partners and Investment Bankingprofessionals. This unpaid internship is an opportunity to work alongside seasoned dealmakers to seehow deals are created, valued and negotiated with participation in live transactions. A travel stipend willbe provided.Located in Lower Manhattanwww.signalhill.com“At Signal Hill Capital I gained both a high level understanding and appreciation of the Mergersand Acquisition field along with an opportunity for hands on experience gathering and analyzingdata for existing deals. I appreciated the insight into the subtle qualities that an analyst isexpected to know about research, technology, and the expectations of their managers. Animportant part of the experience required being resourceful when completing a task and knowinghow to concisely present the findings. The internship was further confirmation of my goal topursue a career in the financial markets.”Michael D’Andrea, 2011 Intern, MKA ‘09, Boston College ‘13