Front Office Export Finance Intern - Paris

Deutsche Bank; Paris; On-site; EUR 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Deutsche Bank in Paris is offering a 6‑month internship starting January 2027 to support the Structured Trade and Export Finance Front Office team. You will assist in origination, structuring and execution of export credit facilities, coordinating with agencies, insurers, and internal teams to help finance commercial contracts for clients worldwide.

The role emphasizes preparation of client materials, due diligence, and collaboration with Middle Office and Back Office.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in France with a valid convention de stage.
• Fluency in both French and English is mandatory, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive, self-motivated and capable of working independently while demonstrating strong initiative.
• Strong team player with excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, attention to detail and a high level of rigor.
• Strong interest in the banking and finance industry, with a solid understanding of financing products and market dynamics.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Fluency in French

Fluency in English

Independent working

Proactive attitude

Team player

Analytical skills

Interest in banking/finance

Job description

Deutsche Bank in Paris is offering a 6‑month internship starting January 2027 to support the Structured Trade and Export Finance Front Office team. You will assist in origination, structuring and execution of export credit facilities, coordinating with agencies, insurers, and internal teams to help finance commercial contracts for clients worldwide.

The role emphasizes preparation of client materials, due diligence, and collaboration with Middle Office and Back Office.