Sustainable Finance ESG Analyst Intern

Natixis

Paris

Hybrid

EUR 10,000 - 15,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Internship allowance

60% transport reimbursement

One paid leave per month

Restaurant access

Works council access

Job summary

Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking invites applications for two ESG Analysts internships in the Green & Sustainable Hub. The roles begin in January 2027 and June 2027, offering exposure to ESG policy analysis, KPI development, and client engagements within a multidisciplinary banking network.

You will analyze CSR policies, develop sustainability indicators, and contribute to research and pitches, while collaborating with teams across the Green Hub.

Qualifications

Pursuing BAC+4/5 in finance or sustainable development.
Experience in sustainable finance and/or CSR is a plus.
Fluent in English; strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
Rigorous with good synthesis and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

Analyze clients' CSR policies and commitments.
Identify material ESG challenges and propose indicators.
Research environmental and social characteristics of projects; compare benchmarks.
Develop PowerPoint materials and participate in client pitches and meetings.
Share knowledge and contribute to team training and activities.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

English fluency

Analytical thinking

Education

BAC+4/5 student

Tools

Office Suite

Job description

Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking is a leading global financial institution that provides advisory, investment banking, financing, corporate banking and capital markets services to corporations, financial institutions, financial sponsors and sovereign and supranational organizations worldwide.

Our teams of experts in close to 30 countries advise clients on their strategic development, helping them to grow and transform their businesses, and maximize their positive impact. Natixis CIB is committed to aligning its financing portfolio with a carbon neutrality path by 2050 while helping its clients reduce the environmental impact of their business.

As part of Groupe BPCE, the second largest banking group in France through the Banque Populaire and Caisse d’Epargne retail networks, Natixis CIB benefits from the Group’s financial strength and solid financial ratings (Standard & Poor's: A+, Moody's: A2, Fitch Ratings: A+,R&I: A+).

Job Description

You are joining our Sustainable Finance team, which is looking for two ESG Analysts for 6-month internships, to be filled in January 2027 and in June 2027.

Within the Green & Sustainable Hub (GSH), Natixis CIB’s sustainable finance team, join the GSH Réseaux entity dedicated to SMEs and mid-caps from Banque Populaire et Caisses d'Epargne banks in its main missions:

The origination and structuring of sustainable financing for banking network clients;
Engaging with strategic clients on their ESG issues and integrating sustainability into their business models;
Training and acculturation to ESG issues for banks' sales teams.

This internship will allow you to discover the world of sustainable finance on the banking side while deepening your understanding of ESG issues from a wide variety of economic sectors (real estate, distribution, agri-food...) and your ability to analyze corporate social responsibility policies. You will work in a dynamic team recognized for its expertise and innovation capacity, and will have the opportunity to interact with other teams of the Green & Sustainable Hub (Center of Expertise & Innovation, Syndication, Business Management).

In collaboration with your tutor, your main tasks will be:

Analysis of clients' CSR policies and commitments;

Identification of their material challenges and proposal for ESG performance indicators;
Analysis of the environmental and social characteristics of investment or infrastructure projects using references such as the European Taxonomy;
In-depth thematic research and achievement of comparative benchmarks;
Development of PowerPoint materials and participation in pitches and working meetings with clients;
The intern is also actively involved in knowledge sharing and continuous training within the team:
- Writing the weekly newsletter on sustainable finance news;
- Contribution to training activities (webinars, case study presentations, etc.) for the banking network;
- Animation of team life moments and the wider Green Hub community within the Caisses and Banks.

#Transformative finance

You operate in an international and inclusive environment, fostering collaboration with concrete missions and a real impact. We will accompany you throughout your experience with us so that you can learn and develop your skills working alongside experienced professionals.

You also have the opportunity to engage in favor of society and causes that are important to you through our corporate foundation.

In addition to an attractive internship allowance calculated according to your training and level of education, you benefit from a reimbursement of 60% of your transport ticket, one paid day of authorized leave for each month worked, and access to the company’s restaurant.

You will also have access to the works council.

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Company Description

Job Description

You are joining our Sustainable Finance team, which is looking for two ESG Analysts for 6-month internships, to be filled in January 2027 and in June 2027.

The origination and structuring of sustainable financing for banking network clients;

Engaging with strategic clients on their ESG issues and integrating sustainability into their business models;

Training and acculturation to ESG issues for banks' sales teams.

In collaboration with your tutor, your main tasks will be:

Analysis of clients' CSR policies and commitments;
Identification of their material challenges and proposal for ESG performance indicators;
Analysis of the environmental and social characteristics of investment or infrastructure projects using references such as the European Taxonomy;
In-depth thematic research and achievement of comparative benchmarks;
Development of PowerPoint materials and participation in pitches and working meetings with clients;
The intern is also actively involved in knowledge sharing and continuous training within the team:
- Writing the weekly newsletter on sustainable finance news;
- Contribution to training activities (webinars, case study presentations, etc.) for the banking network;
- Animation of team life moments and the wider Green Hub community within the Caisses and Banks.

#Transformative finance

You also have the opportunity to engage in favor of society and causes that are important to you through our corporate foundation.

You will also have access to the works council.

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Required Skills/Qualifications/Experience

As a BAC+4/5 student, you are preparing a degree (university, business school or engineering school), with a specialization in corporate finance and/or sustainable development.

Initial experience in sustainable finance and/or CSR will be appreciated.

Passionate about sustainability issues, you are informed of the dynamics and regulatory developments in this area. You demonstrate a marked interest in the challenges of sustainable transformation for French economic players, particularly mid-sized SMEs.

Rigorous, you know how to show critical thinking, ability to synthesize and analyze

You have a good command of the Office tools (Excel and PowerPoint).

And last but not least, you are perfectly fluent in English.

You will be contacted by one of our recruiters before meeting our business experts.

An ideal moment of exchange to highlight your personality and your project.

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