Stage - M&a (F/H)

Job Description
- Stage - M&A (F/H)

**M&A Analyst & Corporate Development Intern**

Worldline, a company listed on the SBF 120, is a leading player in Europe’s payments and transactional services industry, ranking among the top #5 worldwide. With its global reach and its commitment to innovation, Worldline is the technology partner of choice for merchants, banks and third-party acquirers as well as public transport operators, government agencies and industrial companies in all sectors. Powered by over 18,000 employees worldwide, Worldline provides its clients with sustainable, trusted and secure solutions across the payment value chain, fostering their business growth wherever they are. Services offered by Worldline in the areas of Merchant Services; Financial Services and Mobility & e-Transactional Services include domestic and cross-border commercial acquiring, both in-store and online, highly-secure payment transaction processing, a broad portfolio of payment terminals as well as e-ticketing and digital services in the industrial environment. In 2024 Worldline generated a revenue of €4.6 billion.

The intern will be part of the Strategy, M&A and Public & Regulatory Affairs team (11 professionals in total) and will participate in M&A deal executions, and Corporate Development strategic analyses.

This internship is a great opportunity to experience the buoyant payment sector, at the cross road of financial services and digital commerce, not to mention the tech aspect. Worldline’s M&A is at the heart of its strategy. The intern will gain comprehensive exposure to the entire M&A process, from origination to closing, working closely under the guidance of former investment bankers, transaction services consultants, and capital markets experienced professionals from highly-regarded institutions.

Join a very ambitious, hard-working and fun team for a very rewarding experience.

**Objectives of the internship**:

- Deepen the M&A experience in an international listed group with ambitious (and active) external growth policy
- Coordinate with external advisors (bankers, lawyers, auditors, external advisors)
- Interact with the Group's other functions (operational and support functions such as Finance, Legal, IT, HR, PMI, etc.) and at different levels

**Main missions**:

- Consider and assess the potential of existing portfolio assets from an M&A perspective, identifying opportunities to enhance value creation
- Contribute to the creation of high-quality project deliverables, including materials for the investment committee or top management, acquisition rationale documentation, and decision-making support tools
- Participate in the complete lifecycle of M&A execution, including monitoring due diligence, managing processes, and ensuring adherence to deadlines. This involves liaising with various external advisors and collaborating with internal divisions such as the Legal M&A, the PMI team and the Strategy team
- Assist in the financial analysis and valuation of prospective acquisition targets, ensuring accuracy and relevance in evaluations
- Engage in the identification of emerging key markets and trends for Worldline, while assessing potential future acquisitions
- Conduct competitive analyses to evaluate the relative strengths and weaknesses of key competitors, providing valuable insights for strategic decision-making

**Required skills**:

- Financial analysis, modelling, business valuation and understanding of M&A process management
- Collaboration, proactive mindset, and exceptional communication skills
- Demonstrate ability to perform effectively under pressure, showcase resilience and adaptability in challenging situations
- Excellent organization and ability to juggle with multiple workflows simultaneously
- Eagerness and aptitude for quickly understanding the complexities of the payments sector
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Powerpoint, Word)
- Positive spirit and sense of humor required

**Languages**:

- Fluent French and English speaking, analysis, and writing skill
- Other languages will be an advantage (German, Spanish, or other)

**Profile**:

- Bac+4/5 (Business Schools, Engineering Schools, Top Universities, etc.)
- Specialization in Corporate Finance / M&A will be an advantage
- Prior experience in investment banking / M&A, transaction services, audit, private equity, or any relevant finance background will be considered an advantage
- 6-month internship from September 2025, based in Paris La Défense
- Information at a Glance

**Request ID**:299643

**Posting Start Date**:5/6/25

**Job Area**:Business Enablement

**Work Site**:On-site

**Contract Type**:Internship

**Brand**:Worldline

**Job Location**:France - Puteaux