M&A/Strategy Intern

Posted:
9/5/2024, 7:19:33 PM

Location(s):
Paris, Ile-de-France, France ⋅ Ile-de-France, France

Experience Level(s):
Internship

Field(s):
Business & Strategy

About Euronext

Euronext is the leading pan-European market infrastructure, connecting European economies to global capital markets, to accelerate innovation and sustainable growth. It operates regulated exchanges in Belgium, France, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway and Portugal. With nearly 1,900 listed issuers and around €6.5 trillion in market capitalisation as of end June 2024, it has an unmatched blue-chip franchise and a strong diverse domestic and international client base. Euronext operates regulated and transparent equity and derivatives markets, one of Europe’s leading electronic fixed income trading markets and is the largest centre for debt and funds listings in the world. Its total product offering includes Equities, FX, Exchange Traded Funds, Warrants & Certificates, Bonds, Derivatives, Commodities and Indices. The Group provides a multi-asset clearing house through Euronext Clearing, and custody and settlement services through Euronext Securities central securities depositories in Denmark, Italy, Norway and Portugal. Euronext also leverages its expertise in running markets by providing technology and managed services to third parties. In addition to its main regulated market, it also operates a number of junior markets, simplifying access to listing for SMEs. 

The opportunity

The position is opened within the Euronext M&A team. The team has a strong track-record of executing value-accretive acquisitions, with a broad range in terms of size, geography and deal structure, as well as successful divestments. It is a unique opportunity to join a well-experienced team in an ambitious group and in a very dynamic sector.

Day-to-day responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive company and industry research
  • Sector watch and screening in order to identify acquisition targets in line with Group strategy
  • Preparation of memos / presentations for the top management and the board / strategic committees
  • Perform and maintain financial models
  • Participate in due diligence organization / management and post-closing processes

Who are we looking for

Profile

  • Final or penultimate year student from a Tier 1 business or engineering school, with strong academic credentials
  • Successful internship experience in Corporate Finance, preferably in M&A, Investment Banking, Strategy Consulting or equivalent experience within a financial institution or corporate
  • Fluent in French and English. A third language (“fluent” level) would be a plus

Desired skills

  • Good understanding and curiosity for the financial and technology industry
  • Strong command of Office tools (Excel, Powerpoint, Word)
  • Strong organizational, analytical and problem solving skills
  • Fast learner, proactive behavior and entrepreneurial mindset
  • Attention to detail, reliable and precise
  • Team player

Euronext Values

Unity

•        We respect and value the people we work with

•        We are unified through a common purpose

•        We embrace diversity and strive for inclusion

Integrity

•        We value transparency, communicate honestly and share information openly

•        We act with integrity in everything we do

•        We don’t hide our mistakes, and we learn from them

Agility

•        We act with a sense of urgency and decisiveness

•        We are adaptable, responsive and embrace change

•        We take smart risks

Energy

•        We are positively driven to make a difference and challenge the status quo

•        We focus on and encourage personal leadership

•        We motivate each other with our ambition

Accountability

•           We deliver maximum value to our customers and stakeholders

•           We take ownership and are accountable for the outcome

•           We reward and celebrate performance

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, age, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other legally protected factor. We value the unique talents of all our people, who come from diverse backgrounds with different personal experiences and points of view and we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect.

Additional Information

This job description is only describing the main activities within a certain role and is not exhaustive. It does not prevent to add more tasks, projects.