Strategy and M&A Intern - 6 months (m/f/d)
We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical intern to join our Strategy and M&A team under the guidance of Deezer’s Chief Strategy Officer.
As an intern, you will have the unique opportunity to work closely with a team composed of 3 people coming from diverse backgrounds, including consulting and M&A, gaining hands-on experience in the dynamic and rapidly evolving music streaming industry.
This role offers exposure to critical strategic initiatives and the chance to contribute to the company's growth.
This is a 6-month internship starting in July 2026.
What you will do:
- Market Research: Conduct in-depth market research and analysis to identify trends, competitive landscape, and emerging opportunities in the music streaming and entertainment industry
- Strategic Planning: Collaborate with the team to develop and refine corporate strategies, including market entry, growth, and expansion plans
- Presentations: Prepare and contribute to presentations for senior leadership, summarising findings, recommendations, and insights
- Due Diligence: Assist in conducting due diligence on potential M&A targets, including financial analysis, market positioning, and risk assessment
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with teams across the organization, including finance, legal, and product, to support the execution of strategic initiatives
Qualifications
This role is excellent for a person with:
- You are currently in a final year or gap year (“césure”) at a top tier business or engineering school
- A first experience with a well-known international consulting firm or in corporate finance (investment banking, private equity) would be highly appreciated
- You have strong analytical skills with excellent research and problem-solving abilities
- Able to work in a fast paced, collaborative and international environment
- You have excellent written and oral communication skills, both in English and in French
- You are attracted by the tech / start-up environment and a passion for the music and entertainment industry is a plus
- Proficiency in Powerpoint and Excel
At Deezer, diversity drives innovation. Whatever makes you uniquely you, your experiences, your way of thinking, your journey, might be exactly what we need.
If this role speaks to you and aligns with your interests and capabilities, even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications listed, please give it a try and tell us more! #BeYou
Additional Information
At Deezer, you can be your true self as we believe that #everyvoicematters. We strive to build an inclusive culture and foster a diverse environment. Because we care and want to ensure each employee feels welcome and safe at work, we continuously focus on fighting biases and helping diverse teams work well together through multiple learning opportunities, e-learnings and workshops right from the onboarding :
- Regular Diversity & Inclusion internal and external talks
- Dedicated employee work streams on Gender equity, Ethnicity & Culture, Disability and LGBTQ+
- Multiple e-learnings and mandatory training sessions for all managers
- English and French courses for all, so that everyone can connect and feel included
Beyond benefits like health insurance, transportation, we offer you extra perks like:
- A Deezer premium family account for free
- Access to gym classes
- Join over 70 Deezer Communities to connect beyond your day-to-day work, share passions, learn from each other and #Belong.
- Deezer parties several times a year and drinks every thursday
- Allowance for sports, travelling and culture
- Mental health and well-being support from Moka.Care
- Meal vouchers
- Great offices always located in dynamic and attractive districts, whether in Paris, London or Sao Paulo!
- Hybrid remote work policy
If you want to learn more about life and culture at Deezer, please visit our Welcome to the Jungle page here!