Associate Analyst

Associate Analyst (Intern)Application Deadline: 26 February 2026Department: ConsultingEmployment Type: InternshipLocation: ParisCompensation: €2,500 / monthDescriptionCIL is an international strategy consultancy that helps clients to grow their businesses, build value, and invest wisely.We have offices across the UK, US and Europe, and work across a wide range of sectors. Although we work in structured project teams, we are socially very equal, lively and inclusive – our ‘culture’ is the product of our people. Our values of excellence, integrity, and supportiveness guide how we work, both with clients and each other.Our Paris office opened in 2023, and has since grown to include 17 consultants. This internship, lasting 6 months, is an exciting opportunity to work alongside the founding team.The Associate Analyst roleThe Associate Analyst role is a highly demanding job – we will expect a lot from you, but you will receive first class training and gain valuable experience with which to build a successful career. CIL Associate Analysts are an integral part of our project teams, and over the course of their internship will get to:Grasp new business models quickly, typically working on a different project every 4-6 weeks.Independently test commercial hypotheses through data collection and analysis.Carry out rigorous quantitative and qualitative analysis of industry and internal company datasets.Play a key role in debating and refining hypotheses with the project manager and project leader, drafting clear & concise output for inclusion in the final report once agreed.Get in front of clients and help present our findings – we firmly believe that early client exposure is a great way to learn & develop.What we are looking forQualification criteria:Outstanding academic background from a leading French business school, engineering school or top European university.Looking for an end-of-studies internship (with the possibility of a permanent position afterwards).Prior experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, investment banking and/or private equity is preferred but not essential.Professional fluency in both French and English, spoken and written (minimum of C1 level). Any additional languages are a plus.Strong team player.Excellent analytical skills combined with critical thinking.Strong oral and written communication skills.Commercial acumen and an appetite for solving business problems.At the time of starting their internship, the successful candidate must have the right to work in France.BenefitsAt CIL, interns are fully integrated into projects and work daily alongside experienced professionals.Our Paris office provides an entrepreneurial environment where everyone can take initiative and make a real impact.Our projects provide genuine international exposure, with pan-European projects carried out in collaboration with our UK and Munich teams.Company events in Paris and London.Meal vouchers, paid holidays, and compensation among the most competitive in the sector.An incredible company culture, with encouragement to pursue activities & interests outside of work.TestimonialsLa vraie force du bureau de Paris chez CIL est la structure très horizontale qui permet d’être en contact direct avec n’importe quel consultant, que ce soit un analyste ou un partner.Chez CIL Paris, les Associate Analysts sont pleinement intégrés aux projets, depuis le kick-off meeting jusqu’au livrable final auprès du client. Cette immersion permet d’acquérir rapidement des responsabilités concrètes et une vision d’ensemble du travail de consultant. De plus, l’ambiance du bureau est très conviviale : chacun reste accessible et disponible pour donner un conseil ou partager son avis, tout en laissant aux stagiaires la place de gagner en autonomie. #J-18808-Ljbffr