M&A Analyst - Academic Work Placement/ Internship

About the role

About the Opportunity Important: This mandatory internship will start on September 1st and will last for 3 months. Valsoft is offering a structured internship within our European M&A team, with the role based in France, Germany, or another European country. This opportunity is open to students enrolled in a university degree programme in France, Germany, or another European country where an internship or work placement forms part of their academic curriculum (e.g. stage, Pflichtpraktikum, or equivalent). Valsoft acquires and grows vertical market software businesses globally. Since 2015, we have completed over 130 acquisitions and operate in 20+ countries with more than 4,000 employees. Our long-term investment model provides direct exposure to active, real-world M&A transactions. This placement offers supervised, hands-on experience across the M&A lifecycle in a fast-paced investment environment. Key Responsibilities Under supervision, you will: Conduct industry and market research Identify and evaluate acquisition targets Support preparation of internal investment materials Assist with financial analysis and valuation Contribute to due diligence activities Maintain acquisition pipeline tracking Participate in internal transaction discussions Eligibility (Mandatory) Applicants must: Be enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate degree programme at a university in France, Germany, or another European country Require a placement as a mandatory and assessed part of their course Provide written confirmation from their university Have the legal right to undertake an internship or work placement in France or Germany Applications not meeting these criteria cannot be considered Profile Degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field Strong analytical skills and attention to detail Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with financial modelling Excellent communication skills; proficiency in English is required, German and French is a strong advantage Entrepreneurial mindset and strong interest in M&A Prior experience in finance, consulting, corporate development, or investment analysis is advantageous but not required What You Will Gain Exposure to live M&A transactions Experience in valuation and financial analysis Mentorship from experienced investment professionals Insight into acquisition strategy and portfolio growth Development within an entrepreneurial, acquisition-driven organisation Important Information This is an internship aligned with academic programme requirements and is not a standard employment position. The internship will be structured in accordance with applicable French, German or another European internship regulations. Any future employment would be subject to a separate recruitment process. Application Please submit your CV and academic transcript in one PDF document. A short cover letter (in English, French, or German) is welcome but not required.