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    Demystifying Private Equity

    Tasks in this program

    Intro & Scenario
    Meet your team members and learn about your project goals.
    Your role

    You are a Private Equity Summer Analyst on the Private Equity team at Vista Equity Partners. Your job is to support preliminary investment diligence by analyzing company financials, identifying key business trends, and clearly communicating insights to your deal team.

    Your goal

    Your objective is to assess whether Workday, a publicly traded company, is a promising investment candidate. You'll do this by:

    • Translating raw financial statements into usable insights
    • Identifying patterns in growth, profitability, and market positioning
    • Communicating your analysis clearly to senior team members

    If your work is thorough and insightful, it will inform the team’s decision on whether to pursue full due diligence — and maybe even a deal.

    Demystifying Private Equity

    Why complete our Job Simulation

    A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at Vista Equity Partners. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.
    Self-paced2-3 hoursNo gradesNo assessmentsintroductory

    Welcome to the Demystifying Private Equity Program! We are thrilled to have you here.

    Vista Equity Partners is a leading global investment firm focused exclusively on enterprise software, data, and technology-enabled businesses. With a disciplined approach to value creation and a commitment to operational excellence, Vista partners with visionary founders and management teams to accelerate growth and build enduring companies.

    During this program, you will get the opportunity to step into the shoes of a Private Equity Summer Analyst and complete tasks that replicate the work that our Growth Equity team does every day. You’ll learn key skills in financial statement analysis, investment risk evaluation, business communication, and strategic thinking.

    We hope this program provides a great resource for you to upskill and strengthen your resume as you explore career options and a potential career at Vista Equity Partners.

    Skills you will learn and practice:
    Financial Statement Analysis
    Excel Modeling
    Data Interpretation
    Revenue and Cost Trend Analysis
    SaaS Financial Metrics
    Attention to Detail
    Analytical Thinking
    Investment Risk Assessment
    Market & Competitive Analysis
    Business Communication

    How it works

    Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at Vista Equity Partners. No live sessions, all self-paced.
    Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extracurricular activity.
    Stand out in applications. Confidently answer interview questions and explain why you’re a good fit for our team.
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    Demystifying Private Equity

    Step into the role of a PE analyst and learn how to evaluate deals, analyze financials, and communicate investment insights

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    Get Career Ready

    Complete work that simulates life on the job. 2-3 hours and self-paced.
    Stand out in your application to Vista Equity Partners. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

    Get Career Ready

    Complete work that simulates life on the job. 2-3 hours and self-paced.
    Stand out in your application to Vista Equity Partners. Show us you're a motivated candidate.