INTERNSHIP - Portfolio Monitoring - OPERATION CAPITAL - PARIS - S1 2027

Eurazeo Group; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurazeo is seeking a junior financial analyst to join its Capital team in Paris. You will support portfolio monitoring, financial data validation, and performance commentary for quarterly reports, working closely with portfolio management and investors.

You will contribute to valuation processes using various methods and assist in due diligence, fundraising datarooms, and ad hoc analysis. Fluency in English is required, and a strong academic background in corporate finance or related fields is

Qualifications

• Solid academic record: pursuing a relevant Master's degree in a top ranking Business School.
• Engineering students with academic background in corporate finance will be considered.
• Strong analytical and modelling skills.
• Fluency in English mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support detailed financial analysis of portfolio companies based on monthly reporting and discussions with management or shareholders.
• Input and validate financial data, draft performance commentary for quarterly investor and internal finance reports.
• Contribute to the quarterly valuation process using various methods (latest transaction, comps, DCF).
• Analyze shareholders' agreements and model distribution waterfalls as part of valuation.
• Assist in due diligence and marketing materials related to the portfolio and fundraising datarooms.

Skills

Analytical skills

Modelling

Communication

Problem solving

Self-starter

Independent thinker

English fluency

Education

Master's degree (Business School)

Engineering background in corporate finance

Tools

Excel

iLevel

Job description

Team presentation

The Eurazeo Group's CAPITAL business, which specializes in investing in and supporting mature private equity companies, is recruiting a junior financial analyst to join its small team based in Paris. As part of the finance department, and under the responsibility of the Eurazeo Capital Finance team, in close coordination with the investment teams and corporate team leaders, you will contribute to the financial monitoring of the Capital activity.

Responsibilities

I. Portfolio monitoring & Performance Analysis

• Support detailed financial analysis of portfolio companies based on monthly reporting and regular discussions with company management or shareholders
• Assist in the analysis of recurring financial reports (vs. budget, prior year, business plan, and investment thesis)
• Input and validate financial data, draft performance commentary for quarterly investor and internal finance reports
• Contribute to the preparation and maintenance of performance indicators by portfolio company
• Help monitor the performance of acquired management companies (GPs), including integration and financial reporting
• Provide ad hoc accounting support to portfolio companies on specific technical matters
• Assist in the development and maintenance of internal monitoring tools (e.g. iLevel)

II. Valuation & Reporting

• Contribute to the quarterly valuation process of portfolio companies, applying various valuation methods (latest transaction, trading comparables, DCF)
• Analyze shareholders' agreements and model distribution waterfalls as part of the valuation process
• Support the preparation of materials for the Valuation Committee, addressed to senior management and external stakeholders (auditors, independent valuers)

III. Ad Hoc Support

• Assist in the preparation of due diligence and marketing materials related to the portfolio
• Help prepare datarooms in the context of fundraising processes
• Provide support to the investment team during live transactions

Key success factors

• Solid academic record: pursuing a relevant Master's degree in a top ranking Business School; Also engineering students with academic background in corporate finance will be considered;
• Strong analytical and modelling skills;
• Strong oral and written communication skills;
• Self-starter and independent thinker with strong problem solving skills;
• Some understanding of the Private Equity market would be useful;
• Fluency in English mandatory.

Eurazeo

Eurazeo is a leading global investment group with €39bn in diversified assets under management, including €30bn on behalf of institutional and private clients through its private equity, private debt, real estate and infrastructure strategies. The Group supports around 700 companies, leveraging the commitment of its over 450 employees, its sector expertise, its privileged access to global markets via 14 offices in Europe, Asia and the United States, and its responsible approach to value creation based on growth. The company's institutional and family shareholding structure, and its solid financial structure, ensure its long-term viability.

Eurazeo guarantees equal treatment for candidates and employees, regardless of their social and ethnic origin, age, place of birth, gender, religion, education, disability, etc. Our company is committed to ensuring equal opportunities in the recruitment of our future employees, their professional development, their compensation, etc.