M&A Analyst Intern

qima· M & A
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📍 Paris, IDF, FranceIntern

About this role

Company Description

At QIMA, we are on a mission to offer our clients smart solutions to make products you can trust. 

Operating in over 100 countries, we serve the consumer products, food, and life sciences industries and help more than 30,000 brands, retailers, manufacturers, and growers achieve quality excellence. 

We combine on-the-ground expertise with digital solutions that bring accuracy, transparency and intelligence for quality and compliance data. 

What sets us apart is our unique culture. Our 6,000 Qimates live and make decisions every day by our QIMA Values. With client passion, integrity, and a commitment to making things simple, we disrupted the Testing, Inspection, and Certification industry. Are you ready to hop on this exciting ride with us and help us achieve our mission? 

Our Global Support Services ensure smooth global operations by providing essential support in IT, Finance, Marketing, HR, Admin, Legal and M&A. We centralize these functions to boost efficiency, maintain consistency, and drive growth across all regions. 

Job Description

You will join us as M&A Origination Analyst Intern, reporting directly to the M&A Director, who is based in Europe.

Main responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for:

  • Sourcing and screening potential acquisition targets across all continents, working with our appointed sourcing consultants and local business managers and using industry databases, networking, and other channels.
  • Taking part in introductory meetings and pitching QIMA's projects to prospective sellers.
  • Helping draft the business and financial memo on each potential target for presentation to senior management.
  • Performing financial analysis and taking part in Q&A sessions with financial advisers and target management teams.
  • Valuing targets and drafting letters of intent.
  • Maintaining and updating our target and pipeline database throughout the sourcing and deal-execution stages.

Qualifications

You are in your final year or on a gap year ("césure") at a top-tier business or engineering school and available for four to six months. Successful candidates will also be:

  • Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work under limited supervision.
  • Able to multi-task and run several acquisition projects in parallel.
  • Enthusiastic and personable, with a positive attitude and a genuine team-player mindset.
  • Comfortable working in an international environment, with excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong listening skills.
  • Fluent in English.

Additional Information

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the M&A Analyst Intern position at qima?
The salary for this M&A Analyst Intern role at qima is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the M&A Analyst Intern position at qima located?
This M&A Analyst Intern role at qima is based in Paris, IDF, France. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the M&A Analyst Intern role at qima full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Intern position. It is posted as a M&A Analyst Intern role in the M & A department at qima.
Which team or department does the M&A Analyst Intern at qima belong to?
This M&A Analyst Intern position is part of the M & A department at qima. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the M&A Analyst Intern position at qima?
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When was the M&A Analyst Intern job at qima posted?
This M&A Analyst Intern position at qima was posted on Oct 9, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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