M&A Internship

If you’ve worn a pair of glasses, we’ve already met.

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products (such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions), iconic brands that consumers love (such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol, Oliver Peoples, Vogue Eyewear and Costa), as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences (such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Salmoiraghi & Viganò and the GrandVision network), and leading e-commerce platforms.

Join our global community of over 190,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry.

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Your #FutureInSight with EssilorLuxottica

Are you willing to pioneer new frontiers, foster inclusivity and collaboration, embrace agility, ignite passion, and make a positive impact on the world? Join us in redefining the boundaries of what’s possible.

Your role 

As an M&A intern in the Global M&A and Corporate Development Team, you will gain a unique perspective on the Group’s strategy and external growth plans. The internship provides a privileged learning experience with exposure to top-level management and strategic decision-making, with a holistic view on how transactions are originated and executed. The position will challenge your technical, financial, presentation and communication skills as well as develop your work ethic to perform in a fast-paced environment.

This is a 6-month paid internship which requires full-time commitment. Hybrid work environment.

Main responsibilities:

• Financial analysis: Collect and review business and financial information about potential acquisition targets, discussing key findings with other team members.
• Presentations: Prepare PowerPoint presentation decks for top management aimed at assessing acquisition opportunities and recurring team updates.
• Valuation: Build and maintain financial models to perform valuation analyses and calculate transaction economics.
• Collaboration: Interact with other with team members from other company divisions (i.e. product, procurement, marketing, tax, legal, treasury, etc.).
• Process support: Join ongoing acquisition / divestiture processes and support the rest of the team throughout all process stages.
• Market monitoring: Analyse market developments and trends. 

Main requirements:

• At least one previous full-time (more than 3-months) internship in M&A, investment banking, private equity, venture capital, strategy consulting, financial accounting / audit, or similar fields at a large company.
• Strong academic track record, currently enrolled or recently graduated from a top-tier master’s degree program in economics, finance, management, mathematics, engineering, or similar fields.
• Strong financial modelling skills and advanced experience with Excel & Powerpoint
• Experience with financial databases (Bloomberg, Capital IQ, LSEG Workspace, FactSet, Mergermarket, Cerved, etc.) is preferred.
• Strong grasp of accounting, corporate finance, and investment banking subjects.
• General business acumen and interest on EssilorLuxottica Group operations and history.
• Capable of performing under pressure, managing multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritizing tasks efficiently.

What’s in it for you

In EssilorLuxottica, you are not defined just by your job title. Each career adventure is unique; have a glimpse of some of the benefits you will enjoy as a successful candidate:

• Access to our cutting-edge learning platform, Leonardo, and personalized development programs to help you grow professionally and personally.
• Access special offers for employees on a vast range of eyewear, eye care products, and fashion apparel, so you can enjoy our world-class brands firsthand.
• Enjoy our “Disconnect Program” a holistic approach to work-life balance, including initiatives for mental health, yoga, jogging sessions in Sempione Park, and more, designed to help you recharge and stay healthy.

Recruiting process

Our recruitment process may vary; If you are selected, you will be contacted by our recruiters to guide you through the specific steps for your application.

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitment​

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities to all, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes us unique.