M&A Trainee

Who We Are:

Haitong Bank, S.A. is part of Haitong Securities Co. Ltd., one of the leading investment banks and securities firms in China. Haitong Group operates in 14 countries across Asia, Europe, North America, and South America, providing services such as securities brokerage, wealth management, investment banking, asset management, private equity, and financial leasing.

Haitong Bank offers expertise in financial products such as corporate and project financing, capital markets, M&A advisory, corporate derivatives, fixed income, and asset management, through its operations in Portugal, Spain, the UK, Poland, Brazil, Macau, and Paris.

The Paris Representative Office strengthens the bank's presence in France, the second-largest economy in the EU, contributing to the expansion of Sino-EU deal flow and fostering business with local French clients as well as within the EU.

M&A Intern – Job Description:

We are looking for a candidate who is available to start as soon as possible. The internship will be a full-time position for a duration of 6 months, based in Paris, France. Compensation will be discussed during the interview process.

Below is the detailed job description for this position:

Job Responsibilities:

•  Assist in the execution of live mandates (both buy-side and sell-side), providing strong client exposure. Responsibilities include preparing information memorandums, management presentations, financial analysis, financial modeling, valuations, and managing the data room.
• Deal sourcing: Preparation of market, strategic and competitive analysis, as well as industry screening for the identification of potential targets/buyers, financial valuations, etc.
  

Key Qualifications:

• Fluency in English, Chinese, and French is required.
  
• Previous experience(s) in deal-oriented working environments such as investment banking, strategy consulting, private equity or transaction services at reputable firms.
  
• Effective writing and organizational skills are critical, attention to detail, flexibility and positive thinking.
  
• Capable of working autonomously, with a combination of analytical skills and a solution-oriented mindset.
  
• Ability to work under pressure where you are held accountable for the quality and time management of your work.