Apprentice

About Syensqo

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.

At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

Role

We are looking for An apprentice who, under the supervision of the fund’s CFO and in connection with group experts (tax, treasury, accounting, legal), will support the fund’s administration, and finance, and participates actively in building investment cases

Responsibilities

We count on you for

Administration:

• Support/maintain/enforce investment process
• Support Investment structuring

Finance:

• Portfolio funds reporting
• Portfolio start-ups valuation and reporting

Investment:

• Valuation of start-up investment cases/ structuring and negotiation support
• Contract review
• Financial modelling and returns simulation
• Financial due diligence

What we offer

You can count on us for

• A mentor for the whole duration of the apprenticeship
• A dynamic organization

Qualifications

You will bring

• Master level in Finance - Leading Business or Engineering school with a specialization in Corporate Finance, accounting or audit
• Previous internship in a VC/PE fund or an Investment Bank is a strong plus
• You are well organized and structured
• Strong technical skills in the field of accounting and finance
• Fluency in English (spoken and written)
• Result driven
• Collaborative and able to work in a multicultural and multidisciplinary team

Benefits

You will get

• The reasonably expected monthly base salary for this position is between €1,100 and €2,000. Compensation will be determined based on factors such as contract type, age, and education level, and may ultimately be higher or lower than the stated salary.
• 16 weeks, or more, of maternity/paternity and co-parental leave, in line with local regulations
• Access to the company cafeteria
• Access to the gym
• Company Works Council (CSE)
• Training platform available to all employees

Additional Information

• Location: France (Paris, Lyon)
• Hybrid or remote working model is possible
• A two-years contract
• Preferable rhythm : 2/3 days at the company and 2/3 days at school