About the job Investment Analyst MEA Internship (French Speakers only)
Description of Orange Ventures
Orange is a major mobile and internet player in Europe, Africa and the Middle
East. In order to consolidate its leading position and its ambition to be the
leading telecom operator in the digital age, Orange is accelerating its
commitment to the development of new technologies. This development focuses on
strategic sectors for the operator, ranging from the Internet of Things to
financial services through smart networks, and relies in particular on the
taking of stakes in startups.
In order to develop its ability to detect innovative companies and to drive
its stakes in the digital sphere, Orange has set up a dedicated structure:
Orange Ventures, Orange's investment fund which aims to take minority stakes
in startups that offer innovative solutions and disruptive technologies in the
Group's business areas. It focuses on the emergence of future world tech
champions, on the acceleration of innovation in the Middle East and Africa,
and the support to new sustainable and responsible activities. It is one of
the most active corporate funds in Europe and Middle-East with an office in
Paris and Cairo.
Main activities
The role of the investment analyst will include, alongside the Partner in
Cairo:
* Monitoring innovation and opportunities
* You are actively involved in monitoring the digital innovation market and innovation financing (incubators/ventures/peer or competitor strategic players).
As such, you may be asked to produce ad hoc studies, for example on
technological innovations, sectors, investment activity, etc...
* You identify investment opportunities based on Orange Ventures' selection criteria.
* Analysis of investment targets
* You identify, contact and meet startups relevant to the fund.
* You participate in the evaluation of investment opportunities, particularly on strategic issues.
* You contribute to the production of deliverables: presentation for investment committees, etc...
* You participate in the investment decision at opportunity review meetings.
Skills and qualities required
* 4/5 years of higher education in a business or engineering school (or equivalent).
* Passionate about innovation and the world of start-ups. Good knowledge of digital players / interest shown for new technologies and digital services.
* Ability to analyze, synthesize, and restitute.
* Taste for teamwork / good interpersonal skills.
* Autonomy, reactivity, rigour.
* Fluency in Office and fluent in English, French.
The added-value of the job
During this internship, you will have the opportunity to acquire a broad
vision of the field of new technologies and the startup ecosystem in Egypt and
the continent, to develop your ability to find and analyze innovative startups
and to participate in strategic projects of an international group, within an
experienced team passionate about innovation.