Company: Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA
Bertelsmann operates in about 50 countries around the world. It includes the broadcaster RTL Group, the trade book publisher Penguin Random House, the magazine publisher Gruner + Jahr, the music company BMG, the service provider Arvato, the Bertelsmann Printing Group, the Bertelsmann Education Group and Bertelsmann Investments, an international network of funds.
The Bertelsmann Education Group is part of Bertelsmann, Europe’s largest media company, and has the strategic objective to build a global education technology business with over a billion in sales for the Bertelsmann Group. Education represents a key growth platform for the organization, and is thereby expected to become the third strategic pillar in the Bertelsmann portfolio, next to media and business services. The implementation of this key component of the Bertelsmann strategy falls under the responsibility of the Bertelsmann Education Group, which concerns itself with the identification, economic and financial analysis, and execution of investments in the education sector, as well as the long-term management of portfolio companies. The group consist of a small team that is located in offices in Berlin and New York City.
Your tasks
As Intern Strategy and M&A (m/f/d) based in Berlin, you will be responsible for the following activities:
* Development of corporate growth and value creation strategies with a focus on M&A activities, from deal flow screening to post-merger integration
* Preparing financial models (DCF, Comparables) and conducting other data based quantitative / financial analyses
* Supporting strategic projects in collaboration with portfolio companies’ management, building and maintaining relationships with all key partners and stakeholders
* Facilitating the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for management and boards
Your profile
You completed your undergraduate studies in Business Administration, Economics or a comparable study program with very good grades. Your personal profile is rounded out with:
* Strong interest in M&A, PE, strategy or venture capital
* First work experience (through internships), ideally in management consulting, investment banking, or a comparable role in large organizations
* Excellent German and English language skills
* Outstanding analytical skills with a solution-oriented working method
* Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint)
* Solid understanding of finance and generally accepted accounting principles are a plus
* International experience is a plus
To ensure a good learning experience, you should be available for a minimum of three, preferably up to six months. The position is to be filled at the earliest possible date.
What we offer
Get to know our fast-paced working environment with challenges which let you grow day by day. We offer flat hierarchies with space for your own ideas in a dynamic, dedicated and motivating environment. You work at a modern and well-equipped office in the heart of Berlin, with a direct line to NYC.
Are you interested? Apply for the job! Please send your complete application documents via online-application form. We welcome applications from people who will contribute to the diversity of our Company.
Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA | Human Resources | Juliane Lemke | Postfach 111 | 33311 Gütersloh | www.createyourowncareer.de
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