Sustainable Finance Internship: Impact & Green Innovation

Natixis; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Internship allowance

60% transport reimbursement

1 paid leave day per month

Company restaurant access

Works council access

Job summary

Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking is seeking two Experts in Sustainable Finance for 6-month internships in Paris, starting January 2027 and July 2027. You will support the Centre for Expertise and Innovation with content, literature reviews, and regulatory monitoring while contributing to the Green & Sustainable Hub offerings.

Responsibilities include client document creation, development of green financing methodologies, market watch with investors, and participation in public

Qualifications

• BAC +4/5 in sustainability, finance, or a related field.
• First experience in sustainable development, ESG or SRI is a plus.
• Proficient in Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Curious, methodical and able to synthesize complex topics.
• Fluent in English; strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Create client documents: research, market trends, and public reports.
• Develop innovations to support green/sustainable financing and KPIs.
• Maintain a market watch with investors and stakeholders.
• Contribute to public consultations and regulatory monitoring.

Skills

English fluency

Analytical thinking

Literature review

Research methods

Curiosity

Education

BAC +4/5 in sustainability/green finance

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Internship - 6 months - Expert in Sustainable Finance F/H

• Internship
• 21783
• Paris

Company 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 team, which is looking for two Experts in Sustainable Finance for 6-month internships, to be filled in January 2027 and July 2027.

The Expert in Sustainable Finance intern will support the senior team members in carrying out the various missions of the CoEI (Center for Expertise and Innovation), particularly those focused on content and methodologies. (development of criteria through literature reviews, methodological research, writing studies, surveys or consultations with investors, structuring/pitching of financing instruments). It will develop and/or support thematic expertise in order to feed the Green & Sustainable Hub (GSH) product and service offer, as well as its visibility and outreach. He will also be involved in monitoring and analyzing ESG regulations and/or policies.

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

• La creation of documents for clients (thematic research, analysis of market trends, regulatory monitoring, notably through the publication of reports accessible to the public, integrating for example case studies carried out with clients) ;
• La creation of innovations to support the GSH’s origination activities :
  • Development of methodologies defining projects, activities or companies eligible for green/sustainable financing (definition of eligibility criteria);
  • Creation of reporting and impact assessment tools;
  • Creation of new products or mechanisms (e.g. financing instruments indexed to climate performance, instruments linked to key performance indicators - KPIs);
  • Participation in sales pitches by suggesting possible innovations and assisting the team during structuring phases when Natixis is appointed as a green or social structurer. He/she can also help support clients in their impact reporting (see our report "The Art of Social Bond Impact Reporting").
• The maintaining a market watch, in particular with investors (regular dialogue, thematic surveys);
• La contribution to public consultations (e.g. EU sustainable finance agenda, content lobbying) , participation in market initiatives (e.g. ICMA’s Green Bond Principles) and dialogue with various stakeholders (research institutes, ESG agencies, think tanks).

#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

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 team, which is looking for two Experts in Sustainable Finance for 6-month internships, to be filled in January 2027 and July 2027.

The Expert in Sustainable Finance intern will support the senior team members in carrying out the various missions of the CoEI (Center for Expertise and Innovation), particularly those focused on content and methodologies. (development of criteria through literature reviews, methodological research, writing studies, surveys or consultations with investors, structuring/pitching of financing instruments). It will develop and/or support thematic expertise in order to feed the Green & Sustainable Hub (GSH) product and service offer, as well as its visibility and outreach. He will also be involved in monitoring and analyzing ESG regulations and/or policies.

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

• La creation of documents for clients (thematic research, analysis of market trends, regulatory monitoring, notably through the publication of reports accessible to the public, integrating for example case studies carried out with clients) ;
• La creation of innovations to support the GSH’s origination activities :
  • Development of methodologies defining projects, activities or companies eligible for green/sustainable financing (definition of eligibility criteria);
  • Creation of reporting and impact assessment tools;
  • Creation of new products or mechanisms (e.g. financing instruments indexed to climate performance, instruments linked to key performance indicators - KPIs);
  • Participation in sales pitches by suggesting possible innovations and assisting the team during structuring phases when Natixis is appointed as a green or social structurer. He/she can also help support clients in their impact reporting (see our report "The Art of Social Bond Impact Reporting").
• The maintaining a market watch, in particular with investors (regular dialogue, thematic surveys);
• La contribution to public consultations (e.g. EU sustainable finance agenda, content lobbying) , participation in market initiatives (e.g. ICMA’s Green Bond Principles) and dialogue with various stakeholders (research institutes, ESG agencies, think tanks).

#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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Required Skills/Qualifications/Experience

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

You ideally have a first experience in sustainable development, ESG or SRI.

You are familiar with basic office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

You are curious and able to delve into various topics without scattering yourself.

You have a methodical approach to conducting research.

You have a developed analytical and synthetic mind (ability to quickly understand and synthesize new topics).

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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