Private Equity Intern

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Grande École (business/engineering) Specialized Master's in Finance Perfect French/English fluency M&A

Paris

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Hi Saidhbh,

Astorg’s Private Equity Intern brief looks especially focused on Financial Modeling 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 Financial Modeling 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 Private Equity Intern hires.

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Lead with fit Open with Financial Modeling and Due Diligence in the first third of your CV.

Bridge your story Frame your background around M&A instead of generic finance interest.

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Prove it fast Add one quantified example that makes Grande École (business/engineering) easy to screen.

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Key skills Financial Modeling, Due Diligence, Market Research

Qualifications Grande École (business/engineering), Specialized Master's in Finance

Typical backgrounds M&A, Private Equity

Experience Minimum 6 months relevant experience

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Role overview

Role brief

Private equity intern role at GIMV Paris focusing on deal origination, financial modeling, due diligence, and portfolio monitoring across Consumer, Healthcare, Smart Industries, and Sustainable Cities sectors with €15-150M equity tickets.

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Final year Grande École students or gap year candidates with minimum 6 months M&A/PE/transaction services experience, strong financial modeling skills, and perfect French/English fluency.

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Successful Hires

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GIMV typically hires Grande École students with demonstrated M&A or PE internships, strong financial modeling portfolios, and bilingual capabilities. Successful candidates show hands-on transaction experience and sector knowledge in GIMV's four focus areas.

Grande École background required Proven M&A/PE internship experience Bilingual French/English fluency Sector specialization advantage

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Competition

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Top Grande École competition

You're competing against top-tier Grande École students from HEC, ESSEC, ESCP with bulge bracket M&A or tier-1 PE internships.

Bulge bracket M&A experience

Many will have Big 4 transaction services or MBB consulting experience with strong financial modeling track records.

Top Grande École competition Bulge bracket M&A experience Big 4 transaction services background MBB consulting credentials

Risk

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Grande École requirement is strict

High rejection risk if you lack Grande École background, can't demonstrate 6+ months relevant experience, or have weak financial modeling skills.

6-month experience minimum enforced

Perfect French fluency is non-negotiable for Paris office operations.

Grande École requirement is strict 6-month experience minimum enforced French fluency absolutely required Financial modeling skills tested

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Reference specific GIMV deals

Customize cover letter with specific GIMV portfolio companies and recent transactions.

Match deal size examples

Create a financial modeling portfolio showcasing deals in GIMV's €15-150M range.

Prepare sector analysis samples

Prepare sector analysis samples for Consumer, Healthcare, Smart Industries, or Sustainable Cities.

Reference specific GIMV deals Match deal size examples Prepare sector analysis samples Demonstrate transaction knowledge

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.

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Overview

This private equity firm is a leading European investment company with over 40 years of experience in private equity. Listed on Euronext Brussels, the firm manages over €2 billion in assets and supports approximately 60 portfolio companies through offices in Paris, Antwerp, The Hague, and Munich.

As a recognized player in the European lower midcap market, the firm invests equity tickets of €15-150 million in high-growth potential companies. Since 1997, the Paris office has completed numerous landmark investments in France and Switzerland across four sector specializations: Consumer, Healthcare, Smart Industries, and Sustainable Cities.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct prospecting and identification of new investment opportunities through sector analyses, market studies, competitive research, and target screening
Evaluate investment cases through financial modeling, business plan analysis, sensitivity analyses, and preparation of investment memoranda
Participate actively in ongoing transactions including strategic, financial, and legal due diligence processes
Monitor existing portfolio companies and support ad hoc portfolio-related projects
Collaborate with the investment team across all stages of the investment cycle from origination through execution to active portfolio management

Skills & Experience

Final year student or second part of gap year from a Grande École (business or engineering) or specialized Master\'s in finance
prior experience (minimum 6 months) in M&A, private equity, transaction services, or strategy consulting
Excellent analytical and writing capabilities with strong attention to detail and rigor
Solid knowledge of corporate finance and financial modeling
Perfect command of French and English, both written and spoken

Why This Role Stands Out

Interns are treated as full members of the investment team with direct exposure to deals and a stimulating environment working alongside investors and company executives. You will gain comprehensive experience across the entire investment lifecycle while benefiting from hands-on involvement in live transactions and portfolio management activities.

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