Deadline:
As soon as possible
Location(s)
France
Paris
Overview
Comgest is seeking motivated students studying corporate finance and financial markets to work as interns within our 5 equity investment teams. Internships begin in early January or July for a duration of 6 months.
Details
The company’s investment philosophy combines a fundamental "stock picking" approach. Inspired by the traditional “GARP” investment style (growth at a reasonable price), Comgest is defined by our “quality growth” approach, uncorrelated nature of the markets, the search for lower volatility than benchmarks and high absolute returns over the long term.
General overview of responsibilities:
The aim of this internship is to experience the work of a Financial Analyst. You will work closely with our Analysts/Portfolio Managers from one of our 5 relevant teams and strategies: Europe, Global, Emerging Markets, Asia, or ESG to help optimize the performance of our pooled investment vehicles.
Within each team, in conjunction with the Analysts/Portfolio Managers, you will be in charge of various assignments such as:
- Financial analysis of companies in the covered area (Europe, Global, Emerging Markets, Asia)
- Valuation and financial modeling
- Monitoring portfolios
- Searching for investment opportunities
- Participation in roadshows and creation of reports
- Specific sector studies, updating portfolio monitoring tools, etc.
To apply:
Send CV + cover letter to: recruitment@comgest.com. Please specify your availability dates.
About us
Since inception in 1985, Comgest has pursued a long-term ‘Quality Growth’ and responsible investment style with the objective of selecting quality companies with solid prospects for sustainable growth. With headquarters in Paris and 12 offices around the world, Comgest employs more than 200 people from 30 different nationalities. As of June 2022, Comgest had over €29 billion in assets under management.
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Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Profile
- Student in final year of university (Master’s degree) or on a gap year
- Prior experience in asset management considered a plus
- Strong interest in financial markets, especially in economic and financial news
- Advanced knowledge of Excel, and if possible, some experience with Bloomberg and/or FactSet
- Responsive, serious, adaptable, good interpersonal skills and a strong team spirit
- Detail-oriented, capable of analysis and writing
- Strong ability to work in a team, in an international environment
- Fluent English is essential, both written and spoken
- French and/or other language is a plus
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Cost/funding for participants
Comgest encourages autonomy and initiative in our employees. This plays a motivating role for every employee regardless of their position and reflects one of our partnership values. Employee input and a collaborative approach are also key principles, which we put to practice in regular, full office, staff meetings. We encourage continued professional development via employee training that is tailored to needs and potential.
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