Strategy Consultant Corporate Strategy - Intern H/F

INDEFI is a fast-growing strategy consulting firm that serves financial investors (private equity specialists, generalist asset managers, wealth managers, etc.). Established in 2007, we are a team of 80+ consultants headquartered in Paris, Lyon and Madrid!

We operate through three business units:

• Sustainability: We help our clients define and deliver their Responsible Investment strategy and operating model. We work across the value chain to support investors and portfolio companies to define and embed their chosen approach to ESG and sustainability impact.
• Private Equity: We help private equity firms make better investment decisions at every stage of the deal life cycle and build greater returns. We also advise on investment firm strategy and development, creating value through improved performance.
• Corporate Strategy: Conducting strategic development projects for global asset managers including business strategy, market entry, distribution strategy, new product development, non-organic growth and investment process enhancement.

As part of our local and international development, we are looking for postgraduate students or recent graduates from top-tier business and engineering schools/universities to join us as Strategy Consultant Intern - Corporate Strategy for our Paris office.

You will take part in international strategy projects covering a wide range of growth topics in the asset management industry such as:

• Inorganic and organic growth strategies (i.e. expansion to new geographies, products, or investor channels).
• New product development (i.e. defining the fund strategy, fund raising strategies).
• Market research about industry shifts (i.e. the impact of technology, Gen Z investors, private assets, etc.).

Each project lasts from three to six weeks where a dedicated team of up to five people collaborates from start to finish. As an intern/consultant, you will have the opportunity to attend meetings with clients and INDEFI partners, putting you in contact with highly experienced professionals in the industry.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Data collection and analysis.
• Field research and interviews with market experts.
• Support in the delivery of strategic recommendations to client C-suites.

We are looking to strengthen our team with highly talented individuals showing a combination of exceptional intellectual ability, analytical skills, and business sense. The preferred candidates should be motivated to take responsibility quickly, demonstrate an ownership mentality and an ability to seize opportunities and make a difference:

• Graduated from a top business or engineering school.
• Work experience at either strategy consulting firms, strategy division or M&A department of international groups, investment banks, asset management or private equity firms. Strong skills and experience in Microsoft PowerPoint and good knowledge of Excel.
• Good knowledge of Private Equity topics.
• Full fluency in French, Spanish, and English is mandatory. A good working knowledge of other European languages would be a plus.
• Available for a duration of 6 months from January.

• Passionate teams, with great cultural and linguistic diversity, who share strong values: team spirit, taste for intellectual challenge, and entrepreneurship.
• Personal development policy through an onboarding program, individual mentoring & coaching, and tailor-made career path across business lines.
• Proximity with the leadership teams with easy access to partners and direct exposure to clients.
• Convivial moments all year long: monthly events, summer & winter parties, team buildings, etc.
• Offices in the heart of Paris with a flexible home office policy.
• An attractive package (fixed salary & annual bonus, employee savings scheme, generous health insurance, day care program, etc.).