CONTRACT : INTERNSHIP 

Duration: 6 months (beginning January 2025)

Place :  Paris 10th (2 days of TT)

About Us

Supported by three major institutional shareholders (BPI, Crédit Mutuel Impact and Crédit Mutuel Arkéa), Agrilife Studio is the first impactful Startup studio dedicated to AgriTech and Agrotech, namely the agriculture of tomorrow and healthy and sustainable food. With a financing potential of several million euros, our goal is to co-create, with entrepreneurs, more than 10 startups with a high stake for the climate, meeting the new needs of consumers, manufacturers and farmers. 

We are committed to supporting high-impact, high-growth innovative business projects from their inception and at every stage of their development, providing both capital and strategic and operational advice.

If you are motivated, analytical and passionate about the impact field we encourage you to apply to join our team.

Job Description

As a CFO & Partners Right Hand within our team, you will play a crucial role in identifying and evaluating investment opportunities, managing the portfolio of co-created companies,  and strategic support to the companies in which we invest.

1. Market Analysis:

○ Contribution to market analyses linked to startup creation projects around the agriculture of tomorrow and healthy and sustainable food.

○ Conduct industry research to identify market trends and opportunities.

○ Identification of market needs to be met and constant monitoring of the creation of AgriFoodTech startups at the international level.

2. Financial modeling:

○ Participate with project leaders in defining the value proposition of the projects and their financial modeling.

3. Internal Committees:

○ Contribute to the writing of presentations for internal Committees (Investment, Impact, Strategic)

○ Participation in AgriLife Studio internal committees

4. Communication:

○ Handling of Communication (LinkedIn, Site, Newsletter), in direct contact with the founders

○ Proposal, Writing and Publication of posts/articles

○ Contribution to the formalization of our network of Mentors

Profile / Qualifications required:

Education:

• Currently pursuing a degree in finance, accounting, economics, business or agriculture from a top school or university.

Technical skills:

• Financial modeling skills
• Excellent command of Excel and presentation tools (PowerPoint)

Analytical skills

• Excellent analytical skills and ability to process complex information
• Ability to conduct in-depth research and synthesize data

Interpersonal skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work in a team and interact with various stakeholders

Organizational skills

• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Attention to detail and rigor in work

Language skills

• Fluency in French and English (written and oral). Knowledge of other languages is an asset

Other skills

• Strong motivation and interest in impact
• High professional ethics and discretion in the management of sensitive information.
• Experience or interest in the world of start-ups / business creation and/or investment / agritech / deeptech

What we offer

• A unique opportunity to work at the heart of innovation and impact entrepreneurship.
• A stimulating and collaborative work environment.
• Professional development opportunities
• A remuneration and attractive benefits.

Recruitment Process

At Agrilife Studio, we place great importance on integrating new talent into our team. Our recruitment process is designed to identify the most qualified and motivated candidates. Here are the detailed steps of our recruitment process:

1. Submission of the Application

Interested candidates should submit the following documents to the email address: anne-laure@agrilifestudio.com by indicating the reference INTERNSHIP – RIGHT HAND CFO & PARTNERS in the subject of their message.

• An up-to-date CV.
• A cover letter detailing their interest in the position and their relevant skills.

2. Telephone interview / Videoconference with the CFO

Duration: 45-60 minutes

The initial interview aims to assess:

• The candidate's motivation and interest in the position.
• His understanding of the responsibilities of the internship.
• His communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Candidates selected at this stage will be invited to complete a practical case.

3. Practical Case: 

• Technical and analytical questions to assess the candidate's skills.
• Practical exercises to test the candidate's ability to solve real problems.
• Prez PPT
• Validation of mastery of tools and technical skills

Candidates selected at this stage will be invited for an in-depth interview.

4. Face-to-Face Interview / Videoconference

Duration: 1 hour

This interview will be conducted by a panel consisting of a Partner and the CFO. Topics covered will include:

• A discussion about the candidate's expectations and development opportunities within the company.
• A restitution of the Practical Case

5. Reference Checks

We will contact references provided by candidates to obtain additional information about their professional experience and skills.

6. Integration and Training

Once the offer is accepted, we will prepare the integration of the successful candidate, including:

• An orientation session to present the company, the team, and current projects.
• Initial training on the tools and processes used by the team.
• The assignment of a mentor to support the intern throughout their internship

This recruitment process is designed to be both rigorous and caring, ensuring that we find the best candidate for the role while providing a positive experience for all participants.

We look forward to receiving your application and learning how you can contribute to the growth and success of Agrilife Studio.