Corporate Development Intern

Our mission? Creating the freedom for SMEs to succeed in business and beyond, by delivering Europe’s leading finance workspace. We combine business-class tools (seamless invoicing, spend management, and pre-accounting) with unwaveringly attentive 24/7 support, designed to help businesses breeze through all things finance. Our journey: Founded by Alexandre and Steve in July 2017, Qonto has rapidly gained trust, serving over 600,000 customers. Thanks to our wonderful team of 1,600+ Qontoers, we also made it to the LinkedIn Top Companies French ranking! Our values: Customer focus | Prioritize customers in everything you do Ownership | Own your part, get things done Teamwork | Make (team)work easy Mastery | Continuously raise the bar Integrity | Always do what’s right, and respect people Our beliefs: At Qonto, we're committed to fostering a welcoming environment where everyone can thrive. We prioritize evaluating applicants based solely on skills and potential, ensuring diversity with 55% international team members, 44% women, and 20% parents. Join us in building a workplace that celebrates diversity and individuality. Discover the steps we took to create a discrimination-free hiring process. ⭐ Mission  Support our Corporate Development team in scaling Qonto's strategic activities across M&A, investor relations, and global partnerships while pioneering the use of AI tools to enhance our efficiency. You will report to Philippe, our Corporate Development Principal, who will help you gain a unique window into how major strategic decisions are made at one of France's leading startups. 👩‍💻🧑‍💻 As a Corporate Development Intern at Qonto, you will • Efficiently map ecosystems & screen targets: You will conduct strategic market research to map specific sectors (e.g., Invoice Financing) and identify potential M&A targets using databases like Crunchbase. • Support Investor Relations & Deal Valuation: You will assist in corporate financial analysis, including modeling and valuation work, to support our investor relations and deal execution efforts. • Modernize Corp Dev workflows: You will leverage Generative AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude) to automate research processes and improve the team's operational efficiency. • Synthesize findings for senior stakeholders: You will produce executive-level summaries and analyses to support decision-making at the highest level of the company. 🤔 What you can expect • Real M&A Exposure: Unlike theoretical internships, you will witness actual deal execution. Qonto has already completed acquisitions like Regate and Penta and is actively evaluating new targets. • Innovation at the Core: You will be at the forefront of integrating emerging technologies into business strategy, with a specific mandate to explore and implement AI tools for corporate development. • Mentorship from Experts: You will work alongside Baptiste and Philippe, senior team members with deep institutional and private equity knowledge. • High-Impact Work: You will join a small, high-performing team where your work on market mapping and investor reporting will directly feed into Qonto's strategic roadmap. • Tools we use: We rely heavily on Notion for knowledge management, Crunchbase for market intelligence, and Generative AI tools to accelerate our research. 🤝 About your future manager You will report to Philippe, our Corporate Development Principal. Philippe is part of the team responsible for M&A, investor relations, and strategic partnerships at Qonto. With 8 years of experience bridging banking and private equity across Europe, Philippe brings deep expertise from his work in major financial hubs including his native Zurich and other European markets. Philippe brings an international perspective and a proven track record in complex transactions to support the Qonto’s growth strategy. As a hands-on member of the Corporate Development team, he will provide you with direct involvement in deal execution and strategic analysis, while ensuring you develop a comprehensive understanding of how M&A drives fintech expansion. 🏅 About You • Education & Background: You are a student at a top-tier business or engineering school with a specialization in Finance. You have previous internship experience in modeling, audit, or investment banking. •Corporate Financial Analysis: You have strong coursework in Corporate Finance and proficiency in Excel/modeling, with a solid understanding of the three financial statements. •Strategic Market Research: You have experience conducting market studies and are comfortable using databases like Crunchbase to map ecosystems. •Tech & Tools Proficiency: You are proficient with Generative AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude) for professional tasks and have advanced Notion skills (databases, templates) to structure knowledge. •Communication & Mindset: You possess excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (French is preferred) and can navigate a high-velocity environment with autonomy. At Qonto we understand that true diversity isn't just about ticking boxes on a hiring checklist. Apply regardless of the boxes you tick! Who knows? You may have the missing piece of the puzzle we've been searching for all along.