M&A Internship: Telecom, Media & Entertainment in Paris

Lazard Ltd; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 13,392 - 22,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Career development support

Job summary

Lazard Ltd is offering a 6-month M&A Internship from January 2027 in their Telecom, Media & Entertainment team based in Paris. Ideal candidates will have a strong academic background in finance from a leading university, fluent in both French and English, and possess robust analytical and investment banking skills.

The role includes conducting industry research, preparing presentations, and assisting in financial modelling, with a commitment to developing the skills of interns through competitive benefits and support.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background from a top class degree(s) in finance from a leading university/school.
• Required experience in investment banking.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed sector and company research.
• Prepare presentation and business cases on specific situations.
• Assist the team in company valuations and financial modelling.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Financial modelling

Investment banking skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork skills

Fluency in French

Fluency in English

Education

Master's Degree in Finance

Job description

January 2027 - M&A Internship - Telecom, Media & Entertainment team - Paris

France (On-site)

Job Description

Lazard is one of the world’s preeminent financial advisory and asset management firms.Our people and culture make the difference. While global in presence and reach, ours is a close, collaborativecommunity of just over 3,000 professionals. Lazard is a place of continuous knowledge sharing, skill development and relationship building, where professionals grow and succeed together. Our entrepreneurial culture, flat structure and embrace of individual differences, allow creative ideas, original concepts, and unique perspectives to drive our business forward — and for careers to take flight.

Through our financial advisory business, Lazard advises clients around the world on strategic and financial matters including mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, capital structure and capital raising. Our client relationships are built on trust and discretion. As the world’s largest advisory-focused firm, we have exceptional depth of expertise across industry sectors and geographies. We value the rich diversity that comes from blending local perspective with our global network.

The Telecom, Media & Entertainment team benefits from an unparalleled track-record in its industry and works on M&A deals across the whole EMEA region and beyond, based in Paris. Recent transactions include the sale of Iliad’s tower assets in France and Italy to Cellnex (€2.6bn EV),the spin-off of Altice USA ($40bn EV) and the acquisition of Irish incumbent Eir by Xavier Niel’s holding ($4.1bn EV).

We are seeking an intern from January 2027, for a period of 6 months. This position is based in Paris.

We’ll trust you to:

• Perform detailed sector and company research
• Prepare presentation and business cases on specific situation
• Conduct strategic and financial analysis
• Assist the team in company valuations and financial modeling

You’ll need to have:

• Strong academic background from a top class degree(s) in finance from a leading university/school;
• Required experience in investment banking;
• Hard skills: Strong analytical and modelling skills, strong investment banking skills (process management notably);
• Soft skills: Excellent communication and teamwork skills, autonomy, customer-focused;
• Fluent in French and English.

What we offer:

We strive to enhance the total health and well-being of our employees through comprehensive, competitive benefits. Our goal is to offer a highly individualized employee experience that enables you to balance your commitments to career, family, and community. When you work for Lazard, you are working for an organization that cares about your unique talents and passions, and will continue to invest in the development of your career.

Does this sound like you?

Apply! We’ll get in touch on the next steps.

Representation at Lazard

Lazard is an intellectual capital business committed to delivering the best advice and solutions to clients. To achieve these objectives, we focus on attracting, developing and retaining the best talent. We believe that a workforce comprised of people who represent a wide array of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives creates a rich variety of thought that empowers us to challenge conventional wisdom, solve problems creatively and make better decisions.

Lazard was built on the premise that a multicultural firm can best serve a global clientele. As a global firm that has grown organically from local roots in different countries, we have a deep tradition of respecting and appreciating individual differences. Doing so has been core to our success for over 175 years. We are committed to sustaining an environment where every colleague is supported in their professional pursuits, can maximize their individual potential and contribute to our collective success.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 6233
• Degree Level Master's Degree