Investment Banking Analyst, Paris

Selby Jennings; Paris; Sur place; EUR 13 000 - 20 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Selby Jennings is seeking an M&A Analyst for its Paris-based team. The role offers hands-on involvement in high-profile transactions across financial services, with direct exposure to senior bankers and partners from day one.

The ideal candidate has internship experience in M&A or corporate finance and a Master's degree from a top school, with strong technical skills in modelling, valuation, Excel and PowerPoint, plus fluent English and French. Paris, France.

Qualifications

• Internship experience in M&A, Corporate Finance or related field.
• Master's degree from a leading business school, engineering school or equivalent.

Responsabilités

• Conduct financial, strategic and sector analyses.
• Perform company valuation and financial modelling.
• Build and maintain detailed financial models and business plans.
• Prepare marketing and transaction documentation (pitch books, teasers, information memoranda, management presentations).
• Support client communications and transaction execution processes.
• Monitor market activity and industry developments in financial services.

Connaissances

Financial modelling

Company valuation

Excel & PowerPoint

Corporate finance knowl

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

English & French

Formation

Master's degree (business/engineering)

Outils

Excel

PowerPoint

Description du poste

A fast-growing independent advisory firm specialising in financial services is seeking to hire an M&A Analyst to join its Paris-based team.

Since its inception, the firm has established a strong reputation advising entrepreneurs, corporates, institutions and investment funds on a wide range of strategic and financial transactions. The team offers a highly entrepreneurial environment, significant transaction exposure and the opportunity to work alongside experienced senior professionals.

The Opportunity

M&A Analyst

Paris, France

As an M&A Analyst, you will play an active role in the execution of high-profile transactions across the financial services sector, including:

• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Capital raising mandates
• Strategic acquisitions
• Leveraged buyouts (LBOs)
• Corporate finance advisory projects

Working directly with senior bankers and partners, you will gain exposure to all aspects of the deal lifecycle and contribute meaningfully to client engagements from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct financial, strategic and sector-specific analysis
• Perform company valuation exercises and financial modelling
• Build and maintain detailed financial models and business plans
• Prepare marketing and transaction documentation, including:
• Pitch books
• Teasers
• Information Memoranda
• Management presentations
• Due diligence materials
• Research and identify potential investors, acquirers and transaction counterparties
• Support client communications and transaction execution processes
• Monitor market activity and industry developments within the financial services sector

Candidate Profile

• Internship experience in M&A, Corporate Finance or a related field
• Master's degree from a leading business school, engineering school or equivalent university programme
• Strong technicalskillset, including:
• Financial modelling
• Company valuation
• Excel and PowerPoint proficiency
• Corporate finance knowledge
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Fluent English and French required; additional European languages are advantageous
• Commercial mindset with a strong interest in financial services
• Self-starter with a proactive and collaborative approach

Why Join?

• Direct exposure to senior decision-makers and clients
• Opportunity to work on a high volume of live transactions
• Entrepreneurial culture with a flat team structure
• Accelerated learning and career progression
• Specialisation within a dynamic and rapidly evolving financial services sector
• Significant responsibility from an early stage in your career