General Secretary Associate intern
Alan · Paris, Île-de-France, France
- On site
- Full-time
- $40,000 / year
- Paris, ÃŽle-de-France, France
Job highlights
- Support General Secretary on key business priorities.
- Manage projects in sales, governance, and communication.
- Improve internal processes and cross-team coordination.
- Organize internal and external events.
- Develop hiring processes for future interns.
About the role
General Secretary Associate Internship
Alan is building a vertically integrated health partner that unites insurance and smart healthcare delivery into one seamless system. Our vision is to make prevention the new norm of care for all. Our mission: Help people live in good health to 100 while helping employers feel proud, turning health benefits from a cost centre into their most valuable investment. By connecting all aspects of care (private, public, and direct to consumer) we create the most member-centric healthcare experience, reducing claims costs while generating new monetization opportunities. We partner with tens of thousands of companies across France 🇫🇷, Spain 🇪🇸, Belgium 🇧🇪, and Canada 🇨🇦, serving over a million members.
How we work: our Leadership Principles
- Mission is the Boss — We think long-term and are methodical optimists who take risks, seeking our mission's success above all else.
- Distributed Ownership — Accountable enlightened despots: everyone owns their decisions and results.
- Radical Transparency — All information is accessible and written-first, so everyone can make the best decisions asynchronously.
- Always Growing — Direct, positive, and caring feedback, combined with self-growth ownership.
General Secretary Associate Internship
The position is open for gap year or end-of-study interns with a starting date in September 2026, for a six-month internship. It is not open to MBA students.
The Associate supports the General Secretary on top business priorities, such as building new processes internally and externally. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects in a dynamic and innovative environment.
Detailed missions
The list below is not exhaustive as it will depend on the company priorities during your internship. However, it gives a good overview of the range of topics and tasks.
Regular missions and recent projects
- Sales & Business - Prepare meetings with external stakeholders, support in following up post meetings, track actions to conversion and maintain stakeholder momentum. Help in the organization of events with investors and customers.
- Corporate & Governance - Support research and projects related to regulatory stakeholders, fundraisings and governance matters. Contribution to board pack preparation and management (content, timelines, Q&A); conduct targeted legal and market research.
- Internal missions - Work on highly structural topics (salary grids, internal frameworks). Improve internal processes and cross-team coordination to ensure Alan can scale without compromising its core values. Harmonization of the weekly internal communication.
- Brand & Communication - Strengthen the HR & Corporate presence at major events and on social channels, organize internal and external events to build the Alan network and systematize outreach and leverage connections globally. End-to-end organization of events with top schools in our offices.
- Product & Technical topics - Support cross-functional projects through research, synthesis, and stakeholder coordination, turn insights into actionable recommendations for product and operations.
- Talent - Sourcing and recruiting the next GS Associate. Development of the hiring process for the next GS Associate.
Profile & Competencies
Skills
- Proactive & curious - You will be expected to deliver quickly and well on the tasks assigned to you, while also going the extra-mile and showing proactive thinking.
- Analytical judgment and critical thinking - GS Associate produces a lot of research and analysis. This requires the ability to frame the right questions, evaluate and problem-solve including possible outcomes.
- Versatility and stellar execution - You are comfortable with context switching while maintaining impact.
- Organization and autonomy - You are well-served in missions requiring precision and reliability.
- Crisp thinking and clear communication - You communicate effectively and concisely.
- Step back - You have the ability to take a step back and understand the business needs related to any mission.
- Technical appetite - Having an aptitude in or appetite for automation, AI and/or data analysis is a plus.
Languages
- Fluency in spoken and written English.
- Fluency in spoken and written French.
Background
We welcome applications from (at least M1 graduated) candidates with diverse educational backgrounds, including but not limited to:
- Business schools (HEC, ESSEC, ESCP, LSE …)
- Engineering schools (Polytechnique, Mines Paris, Ecole des Ponts, CentraleSupelec, Imperial … )
- Law schools or political sciences/communication/HR masters in various schools (Science Po, Assas, La Sorbonne, Dauphine…)
- Data science or mathematics programs
- Other relevant fields or schools (Bocconi, Politecnico, TU Delft, UCL, Oxford, Cambridge)
Diplomas matter to an extent but if you don’t have one and have built a project or a company, we’d love to hear from you so please send your application!
Perks & Benefits
At Alan, we believe that being in good health is a basic need, and it starts with our employees. This is why Alaners are provided with a stimulating environment and perks ensuring they are happy, efficient and spend only high-quality time with co-workers. Therefore, We Offer:
- All the tools you need. Top of the range equipment: Macbook Air, keyboard, laptop stand, monitor, and Bose noise-canceling headphones.
- Flexible vacation policy and flexible working hours. Organize your time as you wish.
- Transport. Generous transit benefit.
- Learning & Training opportunities. A highly flexible Training policy free books and budget to attend and speak at conferences if the opportunity arises.
- Personal growth through coaching. At Alan, coaching isn't just a perk - it's core to who we are. Every Alaner is paired with a dedicated coach from day one, who helps maximize their impact, nurture engagement, and navigate Alan's values to develop their full potential. Learn more about our coaching culture.
Important note: we hire people, not roles. If you're excited about this opportunity but don't check every box, we'd love to hear from you. Everyone, no matter how underrepresented, should feel free to apply as it can only bring learnings or success. If you identify yourself as a woman: Did you know that research shows women often apply only when meeting 100% of requirements? Remember, this is just a guide, not a checklist. We'll be thrilled to receive your application!
Check out our About Alan and Career pages, as well as our Medium, blog and Glassdoor page for more info.
Key skills/competency
- Proactive and curious
- Analytical judgment and critical thinking
- Versatility and execution
- Organization and autonomy
- Clear communication
- Business acumen
- Technical aptitude
- Research and analysis
- Stakeholder management
- Process improvement
Skills & topics
- General Secretary Associate Intern
- Internship
- Business Administration
- Project Management
- Event Organization
- Process Improvement
- Communication
- Research
- Analysis
- Regulatory Affairs
- Governance
- Talent Acquisition
- Marketing
- Sales Support
- HR
- Corporate Affairs
- Startup
- HealthTech
- Paris
- France
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight relevant internships, projects, and analytical skills, especially in research and process improvement.
- Showcase proactivity: Emphasize examples of going the extra mile and demonstrating initiative in your applications and interviews.
- Demonstrate analytical skills: Prepare to discuss how you frame questions, problem-solve, and conduct research effectively.
- Highlight communication: Be ready to showcase your ability to communicate concisely and clearly, both in writing and verbally.
- Research Alan's values: Understand their mission, leadership principles, and commitment to employee well-being and growth.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the start date for the General Secretary Associate Intern role at Alan?
- The General Secretary Associate Intern position at Alan has a starting date in September 2026.
- Is the General Secretary Associate Intern role at Alan open to MBA students?
- No, the General Secretary Associate Intern role at Alan is not open to MBA students.
- What educational backgrounds are welcome for the General Secretary Associate Intern at Alan?
- Alan welcomes applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including Business schools, Engineering schools, Law schools, political sciences, communication, HR, Data science, and mathematics programs. Candidates with at least M1 graduation are encouraged to apply.
- What are the primary responsibilities of the General Secretary Associate Intern at Alan?
- The General Secretary Associate Intern supports the General Secretary on top business priorities, including building internal and external processes, managing projects in sales, governance, communication, and talent acquisition, and organizing events.
- What languages are required for the General Secretary Associate Intern position at Alan?
- Fluency in both spoken and written English and French is required for the General Secretary Associate Intern position at Alan.
- What kind of technical skills or appetite is beneficial for an Alan intern?
- An aptitude or appetite for automation, AI, and/or data analysis is considered a plus for the General Secretary Associate Intern role at Alan.
- What equipment can I expect as an intern at Alan?
- As an intern at Alan, you can expect top-of-the-range equipment including a Macbook Air, keyboard, laptop stand, monitor, and Bose noise-canceling headphones.
- How does Alan support personal growth for its interns?
- Alan provides personal growth through dedicated coaching. Every Alaner is paired with a coach from day one to help maximize impact, nurture engagement, and navigate Alan's values.
- What is Alan's approach to hiring for the General Secretary Associate Intern role?
- Alan hires people, not roles. They encourage individuals who are excited about the opportunity but don't meet every single requirement to apply, believing that diverse perspectives bring value.