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Middleground Capital

Summer Analyst

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Recruitment began on October 6, 2026
and the job listing Expires on November 6, 2026
Featured Jobs, Full-Time Job, Internship
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Summer Analyst Intern, Investment (2027)

Lexington, KY; New York, NY; Sarasota, FL (In-Person)

The Firm
MiddleGround Capital (“MiddleGround”) is a private equity firm headquartered in Lexington, KY, that invests in B2B companies in the industrial and specialty distribution sectors in the middle market. We are differentiated as true operators who have experience working in and managing businesses that range from the lower middle market to Fortune 500 companies.

Program Overview

Summer Analysts work in person in our Lexington, KY, New York, NY, or Sarasota, FL office and report directly to members of our Investment Team. The program runs June 7 through August 20, 2027.

Our goal is to prepare students for careers in investment banking and private equity through real deal experience. Each Summer Analyst builds their own investment committee (IC) memo and presents it to MiddleGround’s investment professionals. We want to help you land a strong investment banking role, excel in it, and ultimately move into private equity. We look forward to seeing your application!

Key Traits and Responsibilities

  • Collaborates and communicates with internal stakeholders, including the broader Investment and management teams
  • Maintains a “can do,” excited attitude, and a willingness to learn and be a sponge
  • Offers insights on live projects based on coursework in finance, business, or related areas
  • Supports Investment Team projects such as IC memos, third-party diligence, and DealCloud organization
  • Takes initiative on projects delegated by the Investment Team
  • Takes feedback seriously and strives to constantly be improving

Qualifications

  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.6
  • Undergraduate student graduating in 2029, pursuing a degree in finance, business, management, or a related field
  • Familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Excel or exposure to accounting platforms is a plus
  • Naturally curious, eager to learn, and unafraid to ask questions
  • Able to work independently and collaborate across teams
  • Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Compensation

  • $32 per hour (New York, NY)
  • $27 per hour (Lexington, KY; Sarasota, FL)

How to Apply

  • Apply through Handshake with your resume attached
  • Selected candidates will be invited to virtual interviews

MiddleGround Capital is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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Location

Phone
(859) 257-2001
Email
gattoncareer@uky.edu
Address

550 South Limestone Street
Lexington, Kentucky, 40506

Service Hours

Day of the week
Office Hours Drop-In Hours (Undergrads)
M Monday 8am - 4:30pm 2:00pm - 4:00pm
T Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm 2:00pm - 4:00pm
W Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm 2:00pm - 4:00pm
TH Thursday 8am - 4:30pm 2:00pm - 4:00pm
F Friday 8am - 4:30pm 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Don't have the time to make an appointment? Visit our drop-in hours for a quick 15-minute chat with one of our Career Coaching Interns! These operate on a first-come, first-serve basis.  

Gatton College of Business and Economics
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The Graham Office of Career Management, Gatton College of Business and Economics, Suite 132
550 South Limestone
Lexington, KY 40506
(859) 257-2001
gattoncareer@uky.edu
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