Intern, Investment, Real Estate, Europe

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At CDPQ:

• We value your unique contribution to a world-class team.
• We give you work that allows you to flourish and excel.
• We offer opportunities to learn from experts who generously share their knowledge.
• We are fully invested so that you can fulfil our mission every day.

Job Description

You will join the European investment team based in Paris, responsible for the analysis, due diligence and implementation of acquisitions, as well as disposals, in cooperation with the financial, legal, tax and technical teams.

Six-month internship in Investment, Real Estate, starting January 2025 in Paris

Stipend: €2,000 gross monthly

All candidates must be able to provide an Internship Agreement

What you will do

• Participate in site visits in Paris, Berlin and London;
• Conduct preliminary investment analyses: location, accessibility, asset quality, investment thesis, etc.
• Create investment cash flow models (real estate as well as private equity/corporate);
• Prepare memos for Ivanhoé Cambridge Investment Committees;
• Participate in coordinating external consultants (brokers, lawyers, banks, notaries, etc.) who assist in acquisitions and disposals.

What you are

You stand out thanks to your:

• Ambition
• Accountability
• Openness
• Collaboration
• Dynamic and proactive personality, with a genuine talent for teamwork in an international context.

What you bring

• You are looking for a midterm internship or you are in the final year of school for business or engineering;
• You have a keen interest in finance, investment funds and international commercial real estate, ideally with experience in one of these fields;
• You have written and spoken proficiency in English and French; German is a plus;
• You are proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint, as well as document databases.

Feeling that my role is important. Having fun every day. Growing in step with my ambitions. Earning compensation that reflects my contribution. That's the professional experience CDPQ offers!

We carefully review each application and directly contact those selected for an interview.

CDPQ offers equal employment opportunities to everyone. Women, visible/ethnic minorities, Indigenous people and individuals with disabilities are all encouraged to apply. If you're interested in this job and even if your application does not meet all the criteria, do not hesitate to apply or contact us!

CDPQ is also committed to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion as key values and sees them as a source of enrichment and pride for all its employees. Please let us know if you require adopted measures for the recruiting process.

CDPQ represents la Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec and its subsidiaries.