Air Liquide Venture Capital (ALIAD) was established in 2013 as the Air Liquide Group's venture capital arm.

ALIAD supports, as a sparring partner, the emergence and the growth of technology startups by taking minority stakes. ALIAD focuses on future technologies by supporting the development of startups through its industrial and technological know-how, its understanding of the market and its customers.

Through these minority investments, ALIAD provides Air Liquide with a unique access to innovative ecosystems by:

• supporting strategic partnerships between technology companies, the Air Liquide Group and its industrial ecosystem;

• funding startups and driving operating value creation (from early-stage to commercial scale-up) through board representation.

Its commitment is illustrated by technological and business partnerships between the startups and other entities within the Group.

Since its creation, ALIAD has invested in more than 40 companies and funds.

Missions and Responsibilities

Venture Capital

• Deallflow scouting and shortlisting

• Work jointly with the analysts on (i) valuation of the prospect companies (understand and challenge the assumptions of the Business plan, value the start-ups using DCF and multiple methods) and (ii) exit scenarii (waterfall, captable analysis)

• Market study on a case by case basis

• Work jointly with the analysts on Investment Notes redaction to support Investment Directors

Operations Control

• Assist the analysts in Flash monthly Reports and reforecasts (including major KPIs progress versus Target, financial updates)

• Financial reporting regarding AUM

Treasury and Accounting Back Office

• Treasury Management (cash overviews, transfer management, pooling discussions with Head Office)

Education

Currently enrolled in a Master in a Business School, Engineering Schools or University; with a background in corporate finance.

Experience

A first experience in M&A, VC, Audit or finance is a plus.

Skills required

• Sharing our purpose: leverage on innovation to open new frontiers for Air Liquide and support the Group moto: "invent the future"

• Sharing our values: respect & integrity

• Sharing our spirit: curious, dynamic, open minded, enthusiastic, friendly

• Having a strong interest in finance and Air Liquide business activities

• Ready to go outside of your comfort zone: ready to question your beliefs & open to challenge the status-quo

• Bringing the skills to learn: analytical capabilities, very comfortable with figures

Language

English mandatory

French is a plus

Complementary Information

Air Liquide has been awarded the Happy Trainees label.

Duration: 6 months

Location : France / Ile de France / Paris (91 avenue Ledru-Rollin and 75 Quai d'Orsay)