About Comgest:
Comgest, a global asset management group with a single focus on equities, is 100%-owned by employees and founders. This broad partnership – of over 35 years – drives an unconstrained, quality growth and responsible investment approach that is applied to both developed and emerging markets. With headquarters in Paris and offices across Europe, Asia-Pacific and North America, Comgest serves investors around the world who share our long-term investment horizon. With more than 200 employees of 30 different nationalities, Comgest serves a diverse global client base and manages assets of over €19.2 billion in assets (unaudited, as of 31 January 2026).
General Overview of Responsibilities:
Comgest’s investment philosophy is based on fundamental, bottom-up stock picking, with ESG integrated at every step of the investment process, from research onwards. We consider stewardship and engagement to be an integral part of our fiduciary duty.
This internship will help you understand the work of an ESG Analyst. You will work closely with our ESG Analysts/Portfolio Managers from relevant teams (strategies: Europe, Global, Emerging Markets, Asia) to help better understand companies’ performances, risks, and opportunities.
Within the ESG team, and in conjunction with the ESG Analysts/Portfolio Managers, you will oversee various assignments such as:
- ESG analysis of companies in the covered area (predominantly Europe, Global, and Japan)
- Drafting of ESG memos and companies’ assessments
- Monitoring portfolios
- Participating in and preparing engagements
- Participation in company meetings
- Writing ESG reports
- Specific sector studies, updating portfolio monitoring tools, etc.
Profile
- Final-year master’s student, or student taking a gap year, with a background in management, sustainability or financial markets.
- Previous experience in asset management is a plus
- Strong interest in financial markets, and especially in economic and financial news
- Very good knowledge of Excel and, if possible, Bloomberg and/or FactSet
- Responsive, serious, adaptable, good interpersonal skills and a strong team spirit
- Detail-oriented, capable of analysis and writing
- Strong ability to work in a team, in an international environment
- Fluent English is essential, both written and spoken.
- French and/or other language is a plus
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Comgest is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting a talented and diverse workforce, and to fostering an open, collaborative culture of inclusivity because we believe multiple perspectives lead to more informed investment and business decisions. We welcome people with diverse life experiences, fresh ideas, and specialized subject-matter expertise.
