ESG internship | Paris | 6-months | Starting January 2027

• PAI Partners is a pre-eminent private equity firm investing in market-leading companies across the globe. With a strong track record of leveraged buyouts to acquire majority stakes in mid- to large-sized companies (European and North American) across 4 core industry sectors, PAI partners with ambitious management teams where its unique perspective, unrivalled sector experience, and long-term vision enable companies to pursue their full potential. Currently with €28bn+ in assets under management, our investors include international institutions, pension funds, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, insurance, banks, fund of funds, family offices, and high net worth individuals.

• As one of the first private equity houses to develop an integrated approach to ESG (Environmental Social Governance) and sustainability management, PAI has experimented and applied the entrepreneurial mindset that is brought to its investments. PAI’s purpose is to create value for all stakeholders, including investors, portfolio companies, employees and the communities in which we operate. We use our deep sector expertise to accelerate growth, integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations into our investment process and actively work with our portfolio companies to become more sustainable.

• We wish to support the development of the next generation of ESG leaders and want to attract talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds.

• We especially welcome applications from diverse backgrounds to apply to our ESG Internship Programme. As a participant, you will meet peers, develop practical skills, and learn about the private equity industry providing you with the skills to enable your next career step.

  For more information please refer to our public ESG reports and Policy:

https://www.paipartners.com/responsibility/our-commitments/ 

https://www.paipartners.com/responsibility/esg-reports/ 

Responsibilities will include

• Opportunity to play a lead role to PAI’s annual ESG data collection and reporting analysis

• Contribute to the preparation of internal and external communication materials related to ESG (e.g. Sustainability Report, investor presentations, external ESG questionnaires, etc.)

• Exposure to ESG due diligence processes and to support the establishment of sustainability value creation initiatives for PAI’s portfolio companies

We are looking for a motivated and driven intern, able to quickly adapt to a very competitive and fast changing environment.

• Masters / Equivalent from an engineering or business school (degree preferably related to Sustainability)

• Student seeking a full-time internship, 2nd part of a gap-year internship or an end-of-studies internship (6 months). You must be able to provide a "convention de stage" (letter from your university confirming right / support of an internship)

• Fluency in English is a prerequisite, other European languages are beneficial in addition

• Ability to work autonomously with a hands-on approach

• Strong analytical, reporting, and editing skills, with stringent attention to detail

• Previous experience in ESG / CSR / sustainability consulting or corporate environments is beneficial

• Authorised to live and work in the European Union