Intern - Ingka Circular Investments

Internship Opportunity at Ingka Circular Investments

Who you are

We are looking for a working student to join our Circular Investments team for a period of a minimum of 3 months and a maximum of 6 months (full-time), starting March 2026.

To be a great fit for this role, our ideal candidate brings the following:

Essential:

• You are currently in the final stage of a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or MBA degree from a leading university in Finance, Business, Economics, Econometrics, Engineering, or a similar discipline.
• Self-starting, with the capacity to work independently and take responsibility, while simultaneously able to perform as a team-player.
• Persuasive communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Structured approach towards tasks and process management.
• Highly motivated individual with a sense of simplicity, entrepreneurship, and humility.
• Fluent in English (additional languages are a plus).

Desirable:

• Working experience in private equity, investment banking, M&A / corporate finance, or strategy consulting.
• Experience working in an international, cross-cultural environment.
• Demonstrable interest in sustainable technologies and/or recycling (plastics, mattresses, wood, textiles, food), or waste management through past work, academic projects or community involvement.
• Ability to work with information platforms such as FactSet, Capital IQ, CB Insights, Bloomberg and Pitchbook.

And, of course, you share and live the IKEA culture and values!

Your responsibilities

As part of IKEA’s People & Planet Positive strategy, Ingka aims to transform into a 100% circular business by 2030. When products’ life at home ends, Circular Investments begins. By investing in recycling and waste technology companies, the Circular Investments portfolio is a key enabler for this transition whilst delivering strong financial returns.

Today, the Circular Investments portfolio consists of five companies. We have a dedicated pool of capital and clear mandate: investing in businesses that can help us tackle embedded economic inefficiencies and reduce our carbon footprint.

To support our investment mandate and deal flow, we are looking to recruit a working student to our seven-person team. We consider this role as a fantastic learning opportunity and steppingstone into the private equity industry, with ample opportunity to receive personal mentorship from and establish long-lasting connections with seasoned investment professionals.

You will support the team in their day-to-day responsibilities and be actively involved in the development of our portfolio.

Research and Analysis:

• Conduct research on companies and industries within the circular economy space.
• Analyse market trends, competitors, and investment opportunities.
• Assist in the preparation of investment memos and presentations.

Deal Support:

• Provide support in the evaluation of potential investment opportunities.
• Assist with financial analysis, including modeling and valuation.
• Support due diligence efforts, including data gathering and analysis.

Portfolio Management:

• Assist in monitoring and tracking portfolio performance.
• Support the preparation of performance reports and presentations.

Administrative Support:

• Provide general administrative support to the investment team.
• Assist with scheduling meetings, organizing documents, and other tasks as needed.

Our team within IKEA

Ingka Investments manages over €27bn in assets across six portfolios. Within Circular Investments, we originate and execute private equity transactions across the globe. Our team is based in Leiden, while also working out of our Amsterdam office and will require working in our offices.

Ingka Investments is one of three core businesses of Ingka Group, the largest IKEA franchisee, operating over 400 IKEA stores in 31 countries. As Ingka Group’s investment arm, we invest with impact, generating lasting financial returns while demonstrating positive impact for customers and the environment. Ingka Investments invests for the generations to come, creating a better everyday life for the many.

Questions and support? Let's connect!

If you have questions about the role, connect with Burak at burak.coskun@ingka.com. If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact recruiter Sigrid Luxen at sigrid.luxen@ingka.com, People & Culture – Ingka Group.