Strategy Consultant Intern

Before you Apply

Add these Keywords to Your CV

These are the role signals most likely to be picked up by ATS and recruiter screens. Add them only where they are genuinely evidenced in your experience.

Due diligence Strategic consulting Market analysis PowerPoint proficiency

Unlock all keywords

Top-tier business or engineering school graduation French and English fluency Previous strategy consulting or PE experience Strong analytical capabilities

Paris

How to Reach Out and Get Noticed

Juliette B.

Talent Acquisition Specialist I****

Verified Indefi

View Jobs j****[email protected] LinkedIn

What to message Juliette

Email example Private Equity Mandate | Indefi fit

Hi Juliette,

Astorg’s Strategy Consultant Intern brief looks especially focused on Due Diligence and clear early evidence that the candidate can speak to Private Equity credibly.

That is the part of the seat I would lean into first, and I would be happy to send a concise CV version tailored around Due Diligence if useful.

If you are the right person to ask, I would value a quick steer on whether that is the kind of signal your team looks for early on in Strategy Consultant Intern hires.

Best,
Candidate

Join to unlock the recruiter outreach example for this role.

Join to View

How to Position Yourself for this Role

Lead with fit Open with Due Diligence and Strategic consulting in the first third of your CV.

Bridge your story Frame your background around Strategy consulting firms instead of generic finance interest.

Mirror the brief Repeat the brief’s language around Finance Degree before your achievements.

Prove it fast Add one quantified example that makes Top-tier business or engineering school graduation easy to screen.

See where your background lines up with the brief, how visible your strongest role signals are, and which gaps make the profile feel weaker on first pass.

Still to surface

This comparison highlights where your CV already reads close to the role, where recruiter-facing language is still missing, and what to emphasise before applying.

Fit commentary Missing signals Positioning guidance

Key skills Due diligence, Strategic consulting, Market analysis

Qualifications Top-tier business or engineering school graduation, French and English fluency

Typical backgrounds Strategy consulting firms, M&A departments

Experience Internship level with relevant prior experience

Salary Trend by Experience

Average salary

Median salary

Tax rate

Annual salary Equivalent (USD) Unlock full salary insights

Join to view the full salary trajectory and market compensation path for this role.

Role overview

Role brief

Strategy Consultant Intern role at Indefi's Private Equity division in Paris, focusing on due diligence, market analysis, and strategic reviews for financial investors across European markets.

Profile rewarded

Top-tier business/engineering school graduates with prior strategy consulting or private equity experience, seeking gap-year or end-of-studies internship with strong analytical skills and bilingual French-English fluency.

Quick Improvements and Fixes For Your CV

Lead with fit Open with your strongest role signal and clear role proof in the first third of your CV.

Bridge your story Frame your background around the seat they are actually rewarding instead of generic finance interest.

Mirror the brief Repeat the brief’s language around the strongest requirement before your achievements.

Prove it fast Add one quantified example that makes your best fit signal easy to screen.

Keyword upgrades

Generic wording

Role-specific keywords

Broad finance bullet

Quantified deal evidence

Fastest fixes

Surface stronger role keywords in the first half of the CV.
Reword generic bullets into evidence the recruiter can screen quickly.
Make the most relevant experience impossible to miss on first pass.

Join to view the full CV audit, keyword fixes, and rewrite suggestions for this role.

Join to View

Successful Hires

What backgrounds usually get interviews?

Candidates from prestigious business schools with internships at MBB firms, bulge bracket investment banks, or established PE houses who can demonstrate analytical rigor and client-facing experience.

Top-tier school graduates Prior MBB or investment banking experience Demonstrated client exposure Strong analytical track record

Join to view how your profile compares to the job requirements.

Join to View

Competition

How hard is it to get an interview for this role?

French Grande École graduates

Competing against graduates from HEC, ESSEC, ESCP, Polytechnique, and international candidates from LSE, INSEAD with similar consulting or finance backgrounds seeking Paris-based opportunities.

French Grande École graduates International business school candidates Consulting and finance background holders Paris market competitors

Risk

Who usually gets rejected for this role?

Insufficient relevant experience

Main risk is appearing too junior without relevant experience, lacking sufficient French language skills, or competing against candidates with stronger consulting firm or PE backgrounds from more prestigious institutions.

Insufficient relevant experience Weak French language skills Competition from stronger backgrounds Less prestigious educational credentials

Tailored Materials

Use tailored application materials for this role

PE-focused CV restructuring

Customize your CV to lead with PE-relevant experience, create a cover letter emphasizing your analytical skills and European market interest, and prepare specific examples of strategic analysis or due diligence work for interviews.

PE-focused CV restructuring Analytical skills emphasis in cover letter European market interest articulation Strategic analysis examples preparation

Is it worth Applying for Jobs in Paris

Candidates usually do better in Paris when they position around visible deal exposure, clearer skill proof, and stronger market-specific narrative.

Cost of living **

Taxes **

Economy **

Outlook **

** ** **

Join to see whether Paris is worth targeting for your background, salary upside, and market positioning.

Join to View

Overview

This global finance firm is seeking a Strategy Consultant Intern to join their Private Equity division in Paris, starting in September. As part of a fast-growing strategy consulting firm serving financial investors including private equity specialists, asset managers, and wealth managers, you will work on international projects covering market analysis, strategic reviews, and due diligence across the investment lifecycle.

The firm operates through three specialized business units: Sustainability Advisory, Private Equity, and Corporate Strategy, with a team of 80+ consultants across offices in Paris, Lyon, Madrid, and London.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct data collection and analysis for strategic consulting projects
Perform field research and interviews with market experts
Support delivery of strategic recommendations to senior executive level clients
Attend client meetings and partner discussions with key players in Asset Management and Private Equity across France and Europe
Participate in market and competitive analysis projects
Contribute to strategic reviews and business planning initiatives
Support strategic and sustainability due diligence processes
Assist with business development strategy projects
With experience, participate in internal firm development projects

Skills & Experience

About to graduate from a top-tier business or engineering school, seeking gap-year or end-of-studies internship
Previous work experience in strategy consulting firms, strategy divisions, or M&A departments of international groups, investment banks, asset management, or private equity firms
Strong proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and good knowledge of Excel
Solid understanding of Private Equity topics and investment processes
Full fluency in French and English (mandatory)
Working knowledge of other European languages preferred
Exceptional intellectual ability and analytical skills
Strong business acumen and commercial awareness
Motivation to take responsibility quickly with ownership mentality
Ability to identify and seize opportunities

Why This Role Stands Out

Work with a talented, multicultural team sharing values of collaboration, curiosity, impact, and entrepreneurship
Structured career development through comprehensive onboarding program, individual mentoring and coaching, and tailored career paths
Direct client exposure and easy access to senior leadership
Prime location in modern offices in central Paris (8th arrondissement)
Active social calendar including regular team events, offsites, and seasonal parties
Attractive compensation package
International project exposure across European markets

Full Analysis: How to Land the Role

Application Materials

Add these Keywords to Your CV

How to Reach Out and Get Noticed

What to message Juliette

How to Position Yourself for this Role

Salary Trend by Experience

Role overview

Quick Improvements and Fixes For Your CV

What backgrounds usually get interviews?

How hard is it to get an interview for this role?

Who usually gets rejected for this role?

Use tailored application materials for this role

Is it worth Applying for Jobs in Paris

What the live job description actually says

Overview

Key Responsibilities

Skills & Experience

Why This Role Stands Out

Application Report

Use role-specific assets without reading the full report

See who to contact and how to approach them

What is missing and what is already working

Missing from Your CV

Matched Requirements

Subscribe to view full report

What Senna would improve before you apply

Recommendations

How your CV improves for this role

Tailored CV Preview

Section-by-Section Improvements

A stronger letter for this role and company

Tailored Cover Letter

Key Points to Emphasize

Keywords, language, and screening terms

ATS Keywords

Missing Keywords - Add to CV

Matched Keywords - Already in CV

Likely questions and answer angles for this role

Interview Preparation