Strategy Consultant Internship - Private Equity - Lyon - F/H (March 2027)

INDEFI; Lyon; Sur place; EUR 10 000 - 17 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Prime location

Modern offices in Lyon

Résumé du poste

Indefi in Lyon is seeking a Strategy Consultant Intern for our Private Equity practice. You will work under a senior consultant to support international projects spanning market analysis, strategic reviews, and business planning.

Ideal candidates are about to graduate from top business/engineering schools, with strong PowerPoint/Excel skills, fluency in French and English, and interest in Private Equity topics. Lyon-based internship starting March 2027.

Qualifications

• About to graduate or soon graduating in March 2027 from a top school.
• Experience in strategy consulting or M&A is preferred.
• Fluency in French and English is mandatory.

Responsabilités

• Assist in market and competitive analysis for international projects.
• Support senior consultants in delivering strategic recommendations.
• Attend client meetings and contribute to deliverables.

Connaissances

Strategic thinking

Communication

Data analysis

Fluent French

Fluent English

Formation

Top business/engineering school

Outils

PowerPoint

Excel

Description du poste

Who we are:

Indefi is a fast-growing strategy consulting firm that serves financial investors (private equity specialists, generalist asset managers, wealth managers, etc.). Established in 2007, we are a team of 80+ consultants with offices in Paris, Lyon, Madrid and London.

We operate through three business units:

• Sustainability Advisory: We help our clients define and deliver their Responsible Investment strategy and operating model. We work across the value chain to support investors and portfolio companies in defining and embedding their chosen approach to ESG and sustainability impact.
• Private Equity: We help private equity firms make better investment decisions at every stage of the deal life cycle and build greater returns. We also advise on investment firm strategy and development, creating value through improved performance.
• Corporate Strategy: We conduct strategic development projects for global asset managers, including business strategy, market entry, distribution strategy, new product development, non-organic growth, and investment process enhancement.

As part of our local and international development, we are looking for postgraduate students or recent graduates from top-tier business and engineering schools/universities to join us as Strategy Consultant Interns in Private Equity for our Lyon office in March.

Mission:

Driven by a senior consultant or manager, you’ll take part in several international projects covering a wide range of challenging topics: market and competitive analysis, strategic reviews, business planning, strategic and sustainability due diligences, business development strategies, etc.

Your main responsibilities as a Strategy Consultant Intern will be:

• Data collection and analysis;
• Field research and interviews with market experts;
• Support in delivering strategic recommendations at the senior executive level;
• Attending meetings with clients and partners. As such, you will be in contact with the main players in Asset Management and Private Equity in France and Europe;
• With seniority, you’ll be invited to participate in internal projects depending on your aspirations.

Your Profile:

• About to graduate from a top business or engineering school, looking for your end-of-studies internship in March 2027;
• Work experience at either strategy consulting firms, strategy divisions, or M&A departments of international groups, investment banks, asset management, or private equity firms;
• Strong skills and experience in Microsoft PowerPoint and good knowledge of Excel;
• Good knowledge of Private Equity topics;
• Full fluency in French and English is mandatory.
• A good working knowledge of other European languages would be a plus.

We are looking to strengthen our team with highly talented individuals showing a combination of exceptional intellectual ability, analytical skills, and business sense.

The preferred candidates should be motivated to take responsibility quickly, demonstrate an ownership mentality, and have the ability to seize opportunities and make a difference.

Why join us:

• Work with a talented, multicultural team that shares strong values: collaboration, curiosity, impact, and entrepreneurship;
• Career development through a structured onboarding program, individual mentoring and coaching, and tailored career paths;
• Direct exposure to clients and easy access to leadership;
• Possibility to get involved in mentoring initiatives;
• Social: regular team events, offsites, summer and winter parties, and more;
• Prime location: modern offices in the heart of Lyon;
• Attractive compensation package.