2024 Legal & Compliance Intern

BDT & MSD Partners is a merchant bank with an advisory and investment platform built to serve the distinct needs of business owners and strategic, long-term investors. We are distinguished by our decades of experience advising at the intersection of founders, families, and businesses, as well as by our differentiated capital base and culture of aligned investing.

BDT & MSD Partners was established in 2023 through the combination of BDT & Company, the merchant bank to the closely held, founded in 2009 by Byron Trott, and MSD Partners, a premier investment firm that since 2009 has invested on behalf of Dell Technologies Founder Michael Dell, his family, and other like-minded investors.

Website: https://bdtmsd.com/

Location: Chicago, IL

Job Opportunity: Legal & Compliance Intern

The Legal/Compliance Intern will work closely with members of BDT & MSD’s Legal and Compliance team. The intern will primarily support the Legal and Compliance team on project work relating to implementation of controls relating to BDT & MSD’s compliance program. BDT & MSD is looking for an individual with an interest in learning all aspects of compliance and will demonstrate a high level of personal and intellectual integrity, curiosity, ability to build strong relationships, and proactively contribute to the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance of employee trading process
• Support team in KYC and other deal related tasks
• Support and assist in the maintenance, and implementation of policies, procedures, and trainings
• Assist with general compliance projects and matters as needed

Qualifications & Desired Attributes

• Current student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree (graduating in 2026 or 2025)
• Demonstrated interest in financial markets and securities market regulation
• Ability to think critically and solve challenges with innovative solutions
• High ethical standards
• Motivated team player with ability to work independently, take initiative, and deliver results
• Ability to perform at a high-level within a fast paced, entrepreneurial culture with a focus on excellence
• Ability to manage ad hoc projects proactively, independently and to completion
• Strong organizational and communication skills, as well as a demonstrated ability to write effectively