This is Worldline

We are the innovators at the heart of the payments technology industry, shaping how the world pays and gets paid. The solutions our people build today power the growth of millions of businesses tomorrow. From your local coffee shop to unicorns and international banks. From San Francisco to Auckland. We are in every corner of the world, in every part of commerce.  And just as we help our customers accelerate their business, we are committed to helping our people accelerate their careers. Together, we shape the evolution.

The Opportunity

The intern will be part of the M&A and Corporate Development team (9 professionals) and will participate in M&A deals 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. Worldline has a stated ambition by for external development with large M&A pipeline at the heart of its strategy. The trainee will enjoy exposure from end-to-end M&A process, from origination to closing.

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

Day-to-Day Responsibilities​

• Participation in the identification future key markets and trends for Worldline and potential acquisitions in line with the overall strategic roadmap

• Conduct competitive analysis by developing a perspective on key competitors’ relative strengths and weaknesses

• Participation in the financial analysis and valuation of potential targets

• Participation in the drafting of high-quality project deliverables including transaction summaries and approval documents for senior management

• Participation in M&A processes: monitoring due diligence, liaising with various external advisors, preparing legal documentation in conjunction with lawyers, etc.

Perks & Benefits

At Worldline you’ll get the chance to be at the heart of the global payments technology industry and shape how the world pays and gets paid. On top of that, you will also:

• Be part of a company guided by a strong purpose to do good and recognized as top 1% of the most sustainable companies in all sectors worldwide.

• Work with inspiring colleagues and be empowered to learn, grow and accelerate your career.

You will also benefit from a wide range of advantages, including :

• Annual bonuses (end of year, holidays, profit-sharing)

• 32 days paid holiday

• 50% of public transport costs covered

• Very active works council (evenings, trips, cultural and leisure subsidies, etc.)

• Participation in sports events (Corporate Games, races, etc.)

• Teleworking agreement

• Subsidised company restaurant

• Mutual insurance and provident fund

• Wellbeing@Worldline approach

Shape the evolution

We are on an exciting journey towards the next frontiers of payments technology, and we look for big thinkers, people with passion, can-do attitude and a hunger to learn and grow. Here you’ll work with ambitious colleagues from around the world, take on unique challenges as a team, and make a real impact on the society. With an empowering culture, strong technology and extensive training opportunities, we help you accelerate your career - wherever you decide to go. Join our global team of 18,000 innovators and shape a tomorrow that is yours to own.

Learn more about life at Worldline atcareers.worldline.com

Who Are We Looking For

We look for big thinkers. People who can drive positive change, step up and show what’s next – people with passion, can-do attitude and a hunger to learn and grow. In practice this means:

• You’ve got substantial knowledge in financial analysis, modelling and business valuation

• Ability to teamwork and initiative skills

• Ability to adapt to the Group’s universe (proactivity, respect for confidentiality, numbers of interlocutors)

• You have an excellent knowledge of Office tools (Excel and Powerpoint)

• You master organization and ability to manage multiple workflows simultaneously

• You have a good spirit and sense of humor

• You have a Bac+4/5 (Business School, University, etc.) with a specialization in corporate finance

• You have a previous experience in investment banking (M&A), transaction services or private equity

• You are fluent in French and in English (speaking and writing). Other languages will be an advantage (German, Spanish, or other)