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Financial Modeling Valuation (DCF, Trading Multiples) Excel Proficiency PowerPoint Presentations
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Ghent

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Sibrecht D.
Sibrecht D.
Junior Partner D****
Verified Investment Banking Firm
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Key skills Financial Modeling, Valuation (DCF, Trading Multiples), Excel Proficiency
Qualifications Master's degree in Business Engineering/Economics/Finance, Prior internship in corporate finance/banking/consulting/audit
Typical backgrounds Corporate Finance Internships, Banking Internships
Experience Internship level with prior relevant internship experience

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Role overview
Role brief

Full-time M&A internship at DCF M&A Partners in Ghent requiring Master's student with financial modeling skills, prior corporate finance/consulting experience, and Dutch/English fluency for hands-on transaction support.

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Master's students in Business Engineering/Finance with prior internship experience in corporate finance, banking, consulting, or audit who demonstrate strong Excel/PowerPoint skills and trilingual capabilities

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Competition

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Competition from Vlerick and Solvay students

Other Master's students from top Belgian business schools (Vlerick, Solvay) with similar corporate finance internship backgrounds, particularly those with Big 4 or banking experience and strong Dutch language skills.

Competition from Vlerick and Solvay students Big 4 alumni have structural advantage Local Belgian candidates preferred for language requirements

Risk

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Language barrier for non-Dutch speakers

High competition from local Belgian students with Big 4 backgrounds, language requirements may exclude international candidates, and firm may prioritize candidates with direct M&A coursework or transaction exposure.

Language barrier for non-Dutch speakers Local candidates have structural advantage Limited spots create intense competition

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Overview

Join the M&A team at this finance firm based in Ghent, Belgium, for a comprehensive internship experience in corporate finance. This full-time internship offers hands-on exposure to live transactions while developing essential skills in financial analysis, valuation, and strategic thinking in a high-paced M&A environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in preparation of client presentations, pitch books, and market materials for ongoing and prospective transactions
  • Support financial modeling, company benchmarking, and valuation exercises including DCF, trading multiples, and precedent transactions
  • Conduct industry and company research to support business development and deal origination efforts
  • Collaborate closely with experienced team members across various sectors and transaction types

Skills & Experience

  • Currently pursuing a Master\'s degree in Business Engineering, Economics, Finance, or related field
  • Prior internship experience in corporate finance, banking, consulting, or audit preferred
  • Strong analytical mindset with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
  • Interest in financial modeling and corporate strategy
  • Detail-oriented approach with eagerness to learn in a demanding environment
  • Fluent in English and Dutch required; French is advantageous
  • Proactive, team-oriented, and highly motivated to build a career in M&A

Why This Role Stands Out

  • Unique opportunity to explore a career in M&A with intensive on-the-job learning
  • Direct coaching and mentorship from experienced professionals
  • Exposure to live deal environments across various industry sectors
  • Collaborative and entrepreneurial firm culture