Export Finance Internship

Deutsche Bank; Paris; On-site; EUR 11,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6-month internship

Paris location

Job summary

Deutsche Bank is offering a 6-month internship in Paris to support the Structured Trade and Export Finance Front Office. You will assist in origination, structuring and execution of export credit facilities for corporate clients worldwide, under the guidance of senior bankers.

You will prepare client materials, perform due diligence, and liaise with legal and Middle/Back Office teams. Fluency in French and English is required; knowledge of AI tools is a plus.

Qualifications

• Fluent French and English required; strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail with a rigorous approach to tasks.
• Proactive team player able to collaborate with colleagues in Paris and globally.

Responsibilities

• Support the Paris Front Office in origination, structuring and execution of export credit facilities.
• Prepare client presentations, term sheets, and information memoranda; assist in due diligence.
• Coordinate with legal, Middle Office and Back Office to ensure smooth execution of transactions.
• Assist in portfolio management and monitoring loan utilizations and covenants.

Skills

Fluent French

Fluent English

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team player

Proactive

AI tools literacy

Tools

AI tools

Job description

• For more than 150 years, our commitment to being the Global Hausbank for our clients has been driven by our people—across around 60 countries and representing more than 150 nationalities
• Their deep understanding, insight, expertise and passion help our clients navigate an increasingly complex world, whether through our Corporate Bank, Private Bank, Investment Bank or Asset Management division
• If you are motivated to take initiative, collaborate with colleagues around the world and join a community where you can grow both professionally and personally, we invite you to become part of our team
• Together, we can make a meaningful impact for our clients at home and abroad, supporting their long-term success and financial security
• We are looking for an intern for 6 months starting in January 2027
• The Intern will strengthen the existing DB Structured Trade and Export Finance (STEF) Paris Front Office team that is responsible for the origination, structuring and execution of export credit facilities, with the support of Export Credit Agencies or private risk insurers, for the financing of the commercial contracts of Deutsche Bank’s exporting and importing clients worldwide (Corporates and Sovereigns). The main mission will be to assist and provide support to the Front Office team in their day-to-day tasks
• Support the team in its origination efforts, as well as in the execution phase and portfolio management of its lending book
• Assist in the preparation of client presentations, meeting materials and call reports, as well as commercial proposals, including mandate letters, term sheets, pitch books and information memoranda
• Support the completion of transaction due diligence processes, including credit, KYC, environmental and social, anti-financial crime and reputational risk assessments, as well as transaction profitability analysis and the preparation of credit memoranda
• Support the negotiation and execution of legal documentation by liaising with external legal counsel, borrowers, exporters and syndicate banking partners, while ensuring effective coordination and handover with Middle Office, Back Office and other internal support functions
• Coordinate with Middle Office teams on portfolio management activities in relation to loan utilizations, monitoring borrower compliance with reporting and financial covenants, and supporting internal reporting requirements

Proactive, self-motivated and capable of working independently while demonstrating strong initiativeMust be eligible to work in France with a valid convention de stageStrong team player with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail and a high level of rigorFluency in both French and English is mandatory, with excellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong interest in the banking and finance industry, with a solid understanding of financing products and market dynamicsFluency in Spanish would be a plusPrevious internship(s) experience in Structured Finance, Corporate Banking Products and / or Corporate Coverage would be highly valuedProven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, optimize workflows to solve business problems, while applying critical judgment to ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs