M&A & Strategy Intern

Safran

. Support the definition of the company’s strategy, with a focus on organic and inorganic growth .

Posted 11/9/2026internshipParis • FranceEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical and strategic skills to support market intelligence and growth initiatives, with a focus on financial analysis and project management. Proficient in preparing presentations and decision-support materials while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

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Project ManagementStrategic AnalysisMarket ResearchFinancial AnalysisPresentation Skills

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Hard Skills

Market IntelligenceData AnalysisBusiness PlanningM&A Target MappingThematic ResearchCase StudiesEnd-Market MappingCompetitive AnalysisModel DevelopmentDesk Research

Soft Skills

Analytical MindsetClear CommunicationSelf-RelianceAgilityCuriosity

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s Degree in StrategyMaster’s Degree in Finance

Industry Keywords

Defense SectorInvestment BankingConsultingOrganic GrowthInorganic Growth

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the definition of the company’s strategy, with a focus on organic and inorganic growth
Contribute to competitive and market intelligence
Provide strategic intelligence on key markets
Research and identify innovative industry trends
Update the end-market mapping
Analyze customer and competitive environments
Support the development of market models
Support thematic research through desk research, simple models, and summaries
Produce management decision-support materials
Participate in conferences, events, and external meetings as part of market scouting
Conduct research and prepare summaries to support specific decisions
Maintain and enhance the M&A target mapping
Update summaries by segment and geography
Prepare presentations
Conduct preliminary analyses and case studies for inorganic growth opportunities
Prepare and review business plans
Lead projects and manage timelines
Work closely with management and the Sales, Finance, Legal, and Tech teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ability to manage projects independently, including carrying out delegated tasks
Ability to formulate clear and concise recommendations
Strong analytical skills and ability to quickly understand complex topics
Strong writing and presentation skills
Finance background, with a strong interest in financial and strategic analysis
Interest in technology and defense
Self-reliant, agile, and curious, with an analytical mindset and a solution-oriented approach
Dual degree from an engineering school and a business school, or a Master’s degree in Strategy or Finance from a business school
Fluency in French and English, both written and spoken
Previous internship experience in investment banking or consulting is a plus
Experience in the defense sector is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

€11-per-working-day Swile meal card, 59.1% covered by SAFRAN AI
Up to 75% of transportation costs covered, or a sustainable mobility allowance
Well-being benefits: Moka Care, conferences, and sports access through Wellpass
Passionate, multidisciplinary teams
A culture where rigor and mutual support go hand in hand
Human-scale organization backed by a leading industrial group
Opportunity to work closely on critical, high-impact challenges
45-minute discussion with the future manager or a member of their team
45-minute discussion with a recruiter
Practical case study presented to a panel comprising the future manager and a peer