Chief Operating Officer Assistant (COO) - Intern

Capza; Paris; Sur place; EUR 10 000 - 18 000; Plein temps

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Résumé du poste

A financial services firm in France is offering an internship that provides high exposure to strategic initiatives and operational topics. The intern will support the COO in cross-functional projects, enhance IT platforms, assist in integration with BNP Paribas, and contribute to analyses for leadership. Ideal candidates have a strong academic background in relevant fields, an interest in Alternative Investments, and fluency in English and French. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in operations, transformation, and project management.
• Understanding of investment-management processes.
• Ability to summarize complex information coherently.
• Analytical and structured mindset.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Team player in an international, fast-paced environment.
• Fluency in English and French.

Responsabilités

• Contribute to cross‑functional projects by supporting project management activities.
• Support enhancement of IT platforms based on business needs.
• Assist in integration processes with BNP Paribas Asset Management ALTS.
• Help strengthen and optimize internal processes.
• Participate in change management and internal communication efforts.
• Contribute to analyses and strategic reviews for leadership teams.
• Act as a junior PMO, maintaining tracking tools and reporting.

Connaissances

Analytical mindset

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Team spirit

Interest in Alternative Investments

Formation

Strong academic background in business administration, engineering, economics, data/tech

Description du poste

This internship offers high exposure to strategic and operational topics at the heart of CAPZA’s transformation and integration within BNP Paribas Asset Management ALTS.

The intern will act as a true right-hand support to the COO on cross-functional and high-impact initiatives. You will work closely with various internal teams to:

• Contribute to the delivery and coordination of cross‑functional projects (digital, IT, ESG, organizational or business‑driven), by supporting project management activities and assisting business owners in achieving successful outcomes,
• Support the enhancement of the IT platform based on identified business needs and upcoming priorities (e.g. portfolio monitoring tools, data workflows, AI‑related features).
• Assist in workstreams related to the integration of CAPZA into BNPParibas Asset Management ALTS processes, including alignment with sustainability, compliance, and operational frameworks,
• Help – based on the input of the Partners and Teams Head - strengthen and optimize internal processes, contribute to mapping exercises of workflows, and promoting efficient and scalable ways of working across teams,
• Participate in change‑management and internal communication efforts to facilitate the adoption of new tools, processes, and organizational initiatives,
• Contribute to business‑oriented analyses, operational deep‑dives, and strategic reviews, by preparing clear, structured and actionable materials for leadership teams,
• Act as a junior PMO, and support project governance by maintaining tracking tools, producing status reporting, coordinating meetings, and following up with stakeholders to secure timely updates and delivery of commitments.

• Strong academic background in business administration, engineering, economics, data/tech, or a related field.
• Strong interest in Alternative Investments, operations, transformation, project management, ideally with prior internship or academic exposure or a similar analytical role in finance/asset management is a plus.
• Good understanding of investment-management processes and how technology, data and regulation shape operational models, particularly in Alternatives.
• Analytical and structured mindset, able to summarize complex information into clear and concise outputs.
• Solid organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and contribute to cross-functional initiatives involving diverse and senior stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills
• Strong team spirit, with the ability to work in an international, fast‑paced and collaborative environment.
• Fluency in English and French (written and spoken).

This role requires:

• High level of integrity, discretion, and reliability when handling sensitive, confidential information
• Understanding of the importance of professional boundaries, information segregation, and appropriate communication channels.