Sustainability, MBA Intern
KSL Capital Partners, Denver, CO, United States
KSL Capital Partners MBA Intern, Sustainability
KSL Capital Partners, LLC ("KSL") is a leading global private equity firm specializing in travel and leisure enterprises. KSL specializes in investments across five primary sectors: hospitality, recreation, clubs, real estate, and travel services. KSL has approximately $25 billion of assets under management across its equity, debt, and tactical opportunities funds and has completed over 185 investments since 2005. These investments include some of the premier businesses and properties in travel and leisure globally. Today, KSL has offices in Denver, Colorado; Stamford, Connecticut; New York City, New York; and London, England.
KSL is seeking a highly motivated MBA candidate to join the KSL team for 10-12 weeks during Summer 2026. This role will provide hands-on experience at the intersection of sustainability, finance, and real estate. The intern will support sustainability initiatives across data analytics, program management, and communications, contributing to firm-wide strategy and investor reporting. The role will report to the Senior Sustainability Manager, who is part of the Legal and Compliance team.
Responsibilities
Clean, validate, and standardize sustainability data across investments, using quantitative and AI tools
Translate sustainability data into insights to inform value creation, investor reporting, and portfolio company engagement
Contribute to climate- and energy-related data analysis, including emissions and operational performance metrics
Standardize data inputs to enable consistent, comparable reporting across the portfolio
Improve data visualization and reporting outputs to enhance usability and clarity for internal teams and portfolio companies
Support tracking of key initiatives, deliverables, and follow-ups across portfolio companies
Assist in developing trackers and tools to improve visibility into progress
Coordinate execution of cross-portfolio sustainability initiatives, including dashboard implementation and vendor engagement
Build playbooks and templates for recurring initiatives to improve efficiency and scalability
Create structured materials to support portfolio company engagement, including guidance documents, training content, and FAQs
Prepare clear, structured materials and summaries for internal and investor-facing use
Desired Skills & Experience
Prior experience in investment banking, private equity, real estate investment, management consulting, or corporate finance
Exposure to sustainability strategy or operational value creation frameworksespecially in real assets a plus
Familiarity with environmental data (e.g., GHG emissions, energy intensity) or sustainability reporting frameworks (e.g., SASB, EDCI, etc.) is beneficial but not required
Qualifications
MBA candidate (Class of 2026) with a strong interest in private equity, real assets, and sustainability integration
MBA candidates pursuing dual environmental, policy or data degrees to be strongly considered
Demonstrated analytical and quantitative skills; comfortable working with data sets and drawing business-relevant insights
Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to operate effectively across teams
KSL Capital Partners, LLC ("KSL") is a leading global private equity firm specializing in travel and leisure enterprises. KSL specializes in investments across five primary sectors: hospitality, recreation, clubs, real estate, and travel services. KSL has approximately $25 billion of assets under management across its equity, debt, and tactical opportunities funds and has completed over 185 investments since 2005. These investments include some of the premier businesses and properties in travel and leisure globally. Today, KSL has offices in Denver, Colorado; Stamford, Connecticut; New York City, New York; and London, England.
KSL is seeking a highly motivated MBA candidate to join the KSL team for 10-12 weeks during Summer 2026. This role will provide hands-on experience at the intersection of sustainability, finance, and real estate. The intern will support sustainability initiatives across data analytics, program management, and communications, contributing to firm-wide strategy and investor reporting. The role will report to the Senior Sustainability Manager, who is part of the Legal and Compliance team.
Responsibilities
Clean, validate, and standardize sustainability data across investments, using quantitative and AI tools
Translate sustainability data into insights to inform value creation, investor reporting, and portfolio company engagement
Contribute to climate- and energy-related data analysis, including emissions and operational performance metrics
Standardize data inputs to enable consistent, comparable reporting across the portfolio
Improve data visualization and reporting outputs to enhance usability and clarity for internal teams and portfolio companies
Support tracking of key initiatives, deliverables, and follow-ups across portfolio companies
Assist in developing trackers and tools to improve visibility into progress
Coordinate execution of cross-portfolio sustainability initiatives, including dashboard implementation and vendor engagement
Build playbooks and templates for recurring initiatives to improve efficiency and scalability
Create structured materials to support portfolio company engagement, including guidance documents, training content, and FAQs
Prepare clear, structured materials and summaries for internal and investor-facing use
Desired Skills & Experience
Prior experience in investment banking, private equity, real estate investment, management consulting, or corporate finance
Exposure to sustainability strategy or operational value creation frameworksespecially in real assets a plus
Familiarity with environmental data (e.g., GHG emissions, energy intensity) or sustainability reporting frameworks (e.g., SASB, EDCI, etc.) is beneficial but not required
Qualifications
MBA candidate (Class of 2026) with a strong interest in private equity, real assets, and sustainability integration
MBA candidates pursuing dual environmental, policy or data degrees to be strongly considered
Demonstrated analytical and quantitative skills; comfortable working with data sets and drawing business-relevant insights
Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to operate effectively across teams