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Tania O.
Tania O.
Investment Banking Associate G****
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Key skills Financial modeling, Valuation analysis, Excel proficiency
Qualifications Current undergraduate enrollment, Strong academic performance
Typical backgrounds Finance students, Economics majors
Experience Undergraduate level (0-2 years relevant experience)

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Role overview
Role brief

Goldman Sachs Paris seeks undergraduate students for an off-cycle Investment Banking internship with flexible timing. Interns work on live M&A, IPO structuring, bond refinancing, and cross-border advisory deals while receiving comprehensive training and mentorship.

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Current undergraduate students in good academic standing with strong analytical skills and genuine interest in investment banking, M&A, and capital markets

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Competition

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European business school students

Competition includes top students from European business schools, those with previous bulge bracket internships, and candidates with strong academic credentials in finance, economics, or mathematics.

European business school students Previous bulge bracket interns Strong academic credentials Finance/economics/math backgrounds

Risk

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4-application limit constraint

Main risk is the 4-application limit across Goldman Sachs globally.

Cannot reapply if declined

Applying to this role uses one slot, so ensure Paris Investment Banking is your preferred choice over other Goldman opportunities.

4-application limit constraint Cannot reapply if declined Must prioritize location/division Single email address requirement

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Overview

This Off-Cycle Program offers undergraduate students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience within the Investment Banking division of a finance firm. The program length varies based on your university and specific program requirements, providing flexible timing to accommodate academic schedules.

As a participant, you will be fully integrated into daily operations, working alongside experienced professionals and fellow interns on real client responsibilities. The program is designed to provide meaningful exposure to investment banking while building foundational skills for your career.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work on live client transactions including mergers and acquisitions, financing solutions, and risk management deals
  • Support cross-border merger advisory work
  • Assist with initial public offering structuring for subsidiaries
  • Contribute to bond refinancing projects
  • Collaborate with investment banking teams on strategic client initiatives
  • Participate in client relationship building activities
  • Support the delivery of high-quality strategic advice and creative financing solutions

Skills & Experience

  • Current undergraduate student in good academic standing
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Interest in investment banking, mergers and acquisitions, and capital markets
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Collaborative mindset with ability to work effectively in teams

Why This Role Stands Out

  • Comprehensive training program designed to set you up for success
  • Direct exposure to real client work and transactions
  • Mentorship from experienced investment banking professionals
  • Opportunity to work within a meritocratic and diverse workplace
  • Flexible program timing to accommodate university schedules
  • Experience with world-class transaction execution across various deal types

Application Process

Each applicant may apply to up to 4 separate business and location combinations within a single recruiting year. Additional applications beyond this limit will be automatically withdrawn. To apply for additional opportunities, you must first withdraw a current application that has not been declined.

Please note that applicants should use only one email address for all applications. Creating multiple email addresses to circumvent application limits is not permitted.