Internship in International Sales - Paris, France - Degroof Petercam

Description

Locatie:

DPAM Succursale France
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France

• Paris

Our company is quite a fascinating environment to work in, especially if you want to move forward.

In fact, there are plenty of opportunities to seize for those who challenge the obvious and who want to make a difference.

Degroof Petercam is a unique blend in many ways:
we have different métiers under one roof. We have Belgian roots and we operate internationally. We're independent and we have decision power. On top of that, we're continuously in motion to deliver our clients the best possible services. You'll be part of a company of experts who aim for nothing less than excellence. Our expertise is based on highly skilled & talented people who are passionate about what they do. At Degroof Petercam, you can do what you love, put your skills into practice and develop your talent.

We value proximity, which allows you to collaborate closely with your team and to reap the rewards of your work.

Context

Degroof Petercam is a unique blend in many ways: we bring together different expertise under one roof. We have Belgian roots, and we operate internationally.

For more than 150 years, we have been an independent financial partner for institutional investors, companies and private clients and we have our own decision-making powers.

In addition, we are constantly on the move to serve our clients in the best possible way.

DPAM (Degroof Petercam Asset Management) is an independent active asset management firm and manages investment funds as well as discretionary mandates on behalf of institutional clients, for a total amount of € 42.2 billion, as of December 2022.

DPAM is a sustainable investor, pioneer and innovative in responsible and sustainable investing. The firm integrates ESG across asset classes and themes and it is also an active owner.

DPAM has a strong focus on research with a proprietary in-house fundamental and quantitative analyst team, supporting the firm's asset management activities.

We are looking for an International Sales Support Intern for our office in Paris to start as soon as possible for a period of 6 months.

Your Position

Within DPAM France branch, you will join the Sales team on an operational mission and actively contribute to the team's projects.

Your tasks will be as follows:

Client Relationship Management:

• Support the Sales team in client relationship management.
• Assist the sales team in maintaining the CRM (Customer Relationship Management system).
• Provide operational support to the sales team.
• Understand the KYC (Know Your Customer) concepts.

Business Management:

• Assist the sales team in responding to information requests and tender submissions (RFP/RFI/DDQ...).
• Support the team in their interactions with other departments.
• Provide assistance with the administrative and accounting tasks of the French branch.

Marketing & Communication:

• Assist in coordinating local logistics for planned events with the international marketing team.

This internship will require a high level of commitment on your part and will provide you with an excellent overall understanding of the operations of an asset management company by working closely with all DPAM teams.

Your Profile

• You are currently currently enrolled in a Business School or University, with a focus ;
• You are fluent in English and French;
• You have a genuine passion for the Asset Management field, and can demonstrate qualities such as discipline, energy, selfreliance, and a proactive attitude;
• You have excellent knowledge and use of the MS Office suite and digital media/tools;
• You are a fast learner with good organizational skills, and enjoy working in a fastpaced environment;
• You have excellent communication skills in order to engage with different stakeholders;
• You are clientoriented with strong motivation and negotiation skills;
• Team spirit is in your DNA, and you like to work in a challenging environment with a dynamic team.

Offer:

Our company offers a stimulating environment for those who want to be challenged intellectually.

You'll be stretched, because we count on you to share our ambitions and to come up with solutions for complex matters.

The impact of our work goes beyond profit.

Looking at our business from a broader perspective, we influence our entrepreneurial networks to invest in the economy and, ultimately, in society as a whole.

In other words, working at Degroof Petercam also means contributing to economic development, today and for generations to come.