Strategy Consulting Intern – Financial Services

Alvarez & Marsal; Paris; Sur place; EUR 13 392 - 17 856; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Alvarez & Marsal is seeking a Strategy Consulting Intern in Paris for a 6-month internship starting January 2027 within the Financial Services Industry. You will contribute to market sizing, benchmarking, and financial modeling as part of client-facing teams, while preparing insights and strategic documents for C-level executives.

The role emphasizes teamwork, advanced Excel/PowerPoint skills, and fluency in French and English, with exposure to deals and market analysis.

Qualifications

• Fluent in French and English, both written and spoken.
• At least 6-month internship experience, preferably in financial services or related fields.
• Pursuing or recently graduated from a Master's degree at a top Business or Engineering school.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Available for a 6-month internship in France.
• Data analytics is a plus (e.g., Python).

Responsabilités

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses (market sizing, benchmarking, financial modeling).
• Synthesize findings into clear client documents and strategic recommendations.
• Be embedded in client-facing teams, preparing analyses and modeling.
• Support senior management with research and market analysis.
• Assist in targeting Financial Institutions and deals.

Connaissances

French (fluent)

English (fluent)

Analytical thinking

Formation

Master's degree in Business or Engineering

Outils

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Python

Description du poste

Strategy Consulting Intern - Financial Services

Start date: January 2027 (6 months)
Location: Paris

Description

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 12,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work - guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity - are why our people love working at A&M.

The Financial Services Industry group advises the C-level of large European and French Financial Institutions (banks, insurance companies, wealth-and asset managers, payment and financial infrastructure operators, fintech, etc.) as well as Private Equity sponsors by proposing integrated advisory services along the whole value creation transformation. These services include growth strategies, performance improvement, large-scale transformation, cost optimization, strategic and value creation plans, portfolio advisory and M&A, due-diligence, and strategic transformation. We are now expanding our French Financial Services Industry team, and we are looking for ambitious Interns to be based in Paris and bound to work across the European team.

How You Will Contribute

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses to solve complex business problems and generate insights (market sizing, competitive benchmarking, financial modeling).
• Synthesize findings and insights in clear and compelling documents supporting client presentations and contribute to building strategic recommendations for C-level executives.
• Participate in projects and be embedded in client-facing teams: preparing analysis and modelling, writing client documents, participating in workshops, etc.
• Work very closely with our senior management and support the business growth and the commercial activity: structure and carry out essential research and market analysis and help to prepare points of view documents.
• Assist in managing intelligence on forthcoming deals, and work on targeting Financial Institutions.

Qualifications

• Fluent in French and English (both are mandatory) written and spoken.
• At least a 6-month previous internship experience, preferably in financial services (banks, insurance, fintech, etc.) or M&A, strategy consulting, auditing, transaction services.
• Pursuing or recently graduated from a Master's degree at a top Business or Engineering school.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, sound business sense.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Available and eligible for an internship of 6 months in France.
• Data analytics is a plus (e.g., Python).

Your journey at A&M

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person's unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career. We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.