Analyste venture capital - Stage H/F
Crédit Agricole Centre-est · Champagne-au-Mont-d’Or, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
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- On site
- Full-time
- €20,000 / year
- Champagne-au-Mont-d’Or, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Job highlights
- Analyze investment opportunities and manage deal flow.
- Conduct in-depth due diligence on startups.
- Monitor portfolio companies and industry trends.
- Participate in ecosystem events and networking.
- Support innovation team with financial analysis.
About the role
About Crédit Agricole Centre-est
82% of students recommend Crédit Agricole for a first professional experience! Want to understand why?
Because we all started somewhere, we give you a real place. This is not just an internship, it's an opportunity to express yourself and build your career while being supported.
Everyone knows Crédit Agricole Centre-est! Really? As the leading financier of the French economy, we are also the Universal Bank of Proximity. Our 3000 employees in 258 branches work in the interest of our clients and society with proximity, responsibility, and solidarity. Developing territories and offering tailor-made solutions for our clients' life projects is what drives us!
Be Engaged With Us!
We are recruiting an intern to join our CA Création team in Champagne Au Mont d'Or as a Venture Capital Analyst starting October 2026 for a duration of 6 months!
During Your Internship, Your Missions Will Be:
- Deal flow management: selecting and analyzing investment opportunities and weekly presentations with the investment team.
- Investment process: meeting entrepreneurs, in-depth analysis of investment opportunities (technology, product, market study, business plan, team, etc.) with investment team members, supporting investment processes (due diligence, legal and financial negotiations).
- Portfolio and company monitoring: supporting the monitoring of portfolio companies, industry and sector analysis, managing relationships with portfolio entrepreneurs, etc.
- Ecosystem events: active participation in digital ecosystem events (demo days, startup pitches, etc.).
- Support for the rest of the team: occasional assistance to the back and middle office team on various missions (ESG analysis, support during investment committees, etc.).
Within the Innovation Domain Team
- Under the direct supervision of the Head of Innovation and in direct collaboration with the Innovation domain team, implementing profitability analyses and financial monitoring of projects.
- Participation in the analysis of financial statements, identifying discrepancies and proposing corrective actions if necessary.
- Contribution to the improvement of management control processes and the optimization of financial monitoring tools.
Together, Let's Act Every Day in the Interest of Our Clients and Society
Interpersonal skills, your adaptability, and your contribution to our collective are essential. Here, your differences are valuable assets, and we are committed to cultivating them in a supportive and stimulating environment.
Here, everyone counts!
Profile Sought
- Master's degree (M1 or M2) from a University, Business School, or Engineering School.
- Ideally, you have previous successful experience in finance, an audit firm, and/or an entrepreneurial environment (incubator, startup, etc.).
- You have a strong interest in entrepreneurship, finance, and innovation.
- Rigorous, analytical, and comfortable with Office Suite.
- Curious, attentive, empathetic, with good interpersonal skills.
- Open-minded and willing, with good critical thinking skills.
- Excellent writing and synthesis skills, and proficient in Excel & PowerPoint.
Source: Internal IER Survey (Engagement and Recommendation Index), 2024
Crédit Agricole Centre-est is a universal proximity bank, one of the 39 regional banks of the Crédit Agricole group. Located in the Rhône, Ain, Saône-et-Loire, northern Isère, Drôme, and Ardèche, we are a cooperative and mutualist bank. We are a major player in supporting ecological, societal, and human transitions.
Joining Crédit Agricole Centre-est means the opportunity to integrate a mutualist group and a network of 39 regional banks fully committed to the development of their territory.
For you, everything starts here!
Key skills/competency
- Venture Capital Analyst Intern
- Investment Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Due Diligence
- Portfolio Management
- Market Research
- Entrepreneurship
- Financial Statements
- Deal Flow
- Startup Ecosystem
Skills & topics
- Venture Capital Analyst Intern
- Investment Analysis
- Financial Due Diligence
- Startup Investment
- Internship
- Finance
- Entrepreneurship
- Innovation
- Crédit Agricole
- CA Création
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight finance, audit, or startup experience. Quantify achievements using numbers relevant to investment analysis.
- Craft a compelling cover letter: Express your passion for entrepreneurship, finance, and innovation. Connect your skills to Crédit Agricole Centre-est's mission.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your analytical skills, financial knowledge, and understanding of the startup ecosystem. Showcase your curiosity and critical thinking.
- Demonstrate collaboration: Emphasize your interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team. Show how you contribute to a collective goal.
Technical preparation
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the duration of the Venture Capital Analyst Intern role at Crédit Agricole Centre-est?
- The Venture Capital Analyst Intern role at Crédit Agricole Centre-est is for a duration of 6 months.
- What are the main responsibilities of a Venture Capital Analyst Intern at Crédit Agricole Centre-est?
- Key responsibilities include managing deal flow, conducting in-depth investment analysis, supporting due diligence, monitoring portfolio companies, and participating in ecosystem events.
- What qualifications are required for the Venture Capital Analyst Intern position?
- A Master's degree (M1 or M2) in a relevant field and ideally prior experience in finance, audit, or an entrepreneurial environment are required. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel/PPT are essential.
- What kind of experience is beneficial for this internship at Crédit Agricole Centre-est?
- Beneficial experience includes previous work in finance, audit firms, or entrepreneurial settings like incubators or startups. A strong interest in entrepreneurship, finance, and innovation is also highly valued.
- What soft skills are important for the Venture Capital Analyst Intern at Crédit Agricole Centre-est?
- Important soft skills include rigor, analytical thinking, curiosity, empathy, good interpersonal skills, openness, willingness, and strong critical thinking, alongside excellent writing and synthesis abilities.
- What is the application process for the Venture Capital Analyst Intern role at Crédit Agricole Centre-est?
- While specific details are not provided, typically the process involves submitting an application (resume and cover letter), followed by interviews to assess qualifications, skills, and cultural fit.
- What is the work arrangement for the Venture Capital Analyst Intern position?
- The internship is based in Champagne Au Mont d'Or, suggesting an on-site or potentially hybrid work arrangement, typical for such roles within a regional bank.
- Does Crédit Agricole Centre-est offer opportunities for growth after the internship?
- Crédit Agricole Centre-est emphasizes building careers and provides a supportive environment. While not guaranteed, successful internships can often lead to further opportunities within the group.