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Investment Analyst [Internship] (f/m/d)

Villeneuve-d'Ascq, Nord, France

Location: Decathlon Campus, Villeneuve d’Asq (in person/full time position)

Duration: 6 months 

Start Date: ASAP

 

About DECATHLON

A global multi-specialist sports brand catering for everyone from beginners to top athletes, Decathlon is an innovative designer, manufacturer and retailer of sporting goods for all skill levels. With 101,000 teammates and 1,750 stores in 60 countries, Decathlon and its teams have been working ever since 1976 to fulfill an ongoing ambition: Move people through the wonders of sport while promoting a healthy and active lifestyle in a sustainable future.

About DECATHLON PULSE

DECATHLON PULSE is the investment arm and start up studio of DECATHLON, dedicated to building, investing in and acquiring forward-thinking companies that complement DECATHLON Group’s strategic ambitions and are shaping the future of the global sports ecosystem. For the better.

Decathlon PULSE covers M&A, VC & New Business activities with teams including Vertical strategy leaders, investment professionals and supporting experts (digital, sustainability, legal, …).

 

INTERNSHIP MISSION

As an intern, you will report to the Vertical Strategy Leader. 

Your primary role will be to assist him/her throughout the entire investment process, from the ideation phase to the management of the deal flow. You will develop an in-depth understanding of the dynamics of the sports market and other relevant markets and actively contribute to the investment decision-making.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

I Development the Investment Theses:

  • Contribute to the research and analysis for the organisation and drafting of the investment theses.
  • Participate in the analysis of market trends, growth drivers, and potential risks.
  • Assist in the logical structuring and clear presentation of analytical conclusions.

II Target Identification:

  • Conduct thorough research to identify potential investment targets and opportunities in the relevant markets.
  • Analyze key players, their strategic positioning, and financial performance.
  • Contribute to the creation of "long lists" and the prioritization of targets.

III Understanding Market Dynamics:

  • Collect, analyze, and interpret macroeconomic, sector-specific, and company-specific data within the sports industry.
  • Monitor and analyze regulatory developments, technological innovations, and consumer trends impacting the markets.
  • Participate in competitive intelligence and the analysis of business models.

IV Deal Flow Management Support:

  • Assist in tracking and organizing investment opportunities (deal flow).
  • Participate in the collection and documentation of information related to potential transactions.
  • Contribute to the preparation of presentations and reports for the investment team.

WHO YOU ARE

Beyond your passion for sport:

Soft skills

  • Full of vitality and sociable with strong team spirit;
  • Your agility & mindset enables you to work transversally with different teams, leaders and cultures on several projects at the same time, in a fast changing environment; 
  • Developed analytical and synthesis skills, detail-oriented, very rigorous;
  • Ability to work independently, take initiative and meet deadlines

Hard skills

  • Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business;
  • Fluent in French and in English;
  • Strong interest in the sport industry and in the circular economy; 
  • Strong inclination for data analysis, market intelligence, and quantitative and qualitative research;
  • Proficiency Excel preferred and control google docs and slides and comfortable handling large databases.

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