Deadline:
As soon as possible
Location(s)
Germany
Frankfurt
Overview
Details
Key responsibilities for the visiting associate will include:
- Collect and analyze information on target companies, their competitors and market sectors, as well as prepare materials for and participate in meetings with industry experts, managers, etc.
- Support the assessment of investment opportunities including business analysis, financial modelling, company valuation, identification of comparables, interviews with industry participants, etc.
- Participate in the investment process including drafting investment memoranda and reviewing due diligence work performed in various areas: commercial, financial, legal, etc.
- Support monitoring of and preparing potential exits for current ARDIAN portfolio companies
This list is not exhaustive and will vary depending on the capabilities of the intern and the needs of the team.
About the Team
The Ardian Expansion team spreads across Paris, Frankfurt, Milan and Luxembourg with the aim of investing in mid-cap companies. With assets of US$7bn managed or advised, their value creation is based on internationalization and digitalization of national or European champions as well as implementation of active buy-and-build strategies for growing geographically or in terms of expertise. Putting sustainability as well as digital transformation at the heart of their business, the pan-European investment team, composed of 35 investment professionals, has developed strong partnerships with leading players across multiple industries while acquiring a strong expertise, especially in IT & technologies, medtech & healthcare, business services as well as industrials sectors.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Required skills
- Broad set of quantitative, qualitative and interpersonal skills (strong team player)
- Intellectual rigor and discipline; self-starter mentality and ability to organize and perform work efficiently
- Excellent analytical skills, with high level of attention to detail
- Strong knowledge of financial statement analysis, financial modelling, valuation
- Proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Profile
- Currently enrolled as a bachelor or master’s student at a leading business school or university
- Excellent academic background
- At least one previous internship in one of the following areas is beneficial:
- Private Equity
- Investment Banking (M&A, Leveraged Finance)
- Strategy Consulting
- Transaction Services - German and English fluency
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Cost/funding for participants
Un-save Opportunity
Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.
