Job Title: Operations Intern

About the Firm

Dark Alpha Capital is an independent sponsor focused on lower-middle-market investments across Industrials, Industrial Services, Business Services, Healthcare, Aerospace & Defense, and IT. We move fast, operate with high standards, and measure outcomes against deal flow, LOIs, closings, and time-to-close.

Role Summary

The Operations Intern will support the core administrative and functional processes of the firm. This hands-on role offers broad exposure to the operational backbone of a modern investment company, focusing on improving process efficiency, managing critical data, and ensuring organizational standards are met.

Location: Remote (U.S.)
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: 0%
Compensation: Success-based (deal-close milestones)
Platforms: Handshake

Responsibilities (How You’ll Deliver)

Analyze existing operational workflows and propose/implement solutions to enhance speed and efficiency. Create and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Assist in managing, updating, and ensuring the accuracy of data across various internal systems, including the CRM, asset tracking logs, and compliance records.
Provide daily support for internal logistics, including scheduling, meeting preparation, supply chain management, and organizing firm-wide resources.
Assist in maintaining organized digital and physical filing systems, ensuring strict adherence to the firm’s record retention and regulatory compliance policies.
Support larger operational projects, such as system migration, platform rollouts, or organizational restructuring efforts.

Must-Have Qualifications

Currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Finance, or a related field.
Exceptional attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data manipulation, formulas) and the wider Microsoft Office or Google Workspace suite.
Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professional maturity.
Demonstrated initiative and eagerness to learn about financial operations and compliance standards.

What You’ll Gain

Gain hands-on experience in analyzing, designing, and documenting operational workflows.
Build a strong understanding of the operational side of compliance and regulation
Benefit from direct mentorship and build a professional network within the high-level financial industry.
Opportunity to move beyond task execution by engaging in strategic problem-solving.

Work Setup & Compliance

Remote-first; collaborate via Google Meet; files in Google Drive.
Strict adherence to MNPI, ethical walls, and record retention; training provided at onboarding.
All work products are firm-confidential; no external dissemination without approval.

Application Instructions

Submit resume, unofficial transcript, and availability window.
Indicate “Operations Intern” in the subject line and include any clinic/externship constraints.

Equal Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic.