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La Caisse (Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec)

Intern, Real Estate Investment - Europe

Hybrid

Paris, France

Fresher

Internship

25-09-2025

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Skills

Databases Analytical Thinking Proactivity

Job Specifications

Become invested in the community!

Join a global investment group and take pride in helping build a sustainable future.

At La Caisse:

We value your unique contribution to a world-class team.
We give you work that allows you to flourish and excel.
We offer opportunities to learn from experts who generously share their knowledge.
We are fully invested so that you can fulfil our mission every day.

Over the years, we have built a strong culture based on four pillars: ambition to push ourselves further, accountability to bring our convictions to life, openness to grow through creative ideas, and collaboration to drive us toward the best outcomes.

Job Description

All candidates must be able to work full-time and provide an Internship Agreement

Internship start: January 2026

Length: 6 months

Internship location: CDPQ Paris, 28-32 avenue Victor Hugo, 75116 PARIS

You will join La Caisse's pan-European real estate investment team. You will take part in the analysis, due diligence, and execution of acquisitions as well as disposals, in collaboration with the financial, legal, tax, and technical teams.

What You Will Do

Conduct preliminary investment analyses: location, accessibility, asset quality, investment thesis, etc.;
Build investment cash flow models (real estate and private equity/corporate);
Prepare memos for the team's investment committees;
Participate in coordinating external advisors (brokers, lawyers, banks, notaries, etc.) assisting with acquisitions and disposals;
Collaborate on other tasks related to the activity such as the budgeting process, reviewing market values of portfolio assets, and quality control.

What Makes You Unique

Energy and proactivity;
Critical and analytical thinking;
Humility and commitment;
Excellent team player.

What You Bring

Ability to provide an Internship Agreement
Currently pursuing a degree in business school, engineering, or any other relevant field (midway or final year);
Demonstrated interest in finance, investment funds, and international commercial real estate, ideally with experience in one of these areas;
Mastery of French and English, both spoken and written;
Knowledge of German is an asset;
Good command of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) and document databases.

Feeling that my role is important. Having fun every day. Growing in step with my ambitions. Earning compensation that reflects my contribution. That's the professional experience La Caisse offers!

We carefully review each application and directly contact those selected for an interview.

La Caisse offers equal employment opportunities to everyone. Women, visible/ethnic minorities, Indigenous people and individuals with disabilities are all encouraged to apply. La Caisse is also committed to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion as key values and sees them as a source of enrichment and pride for all its employees.* Please let us know if you require adopted measures for the recruiting process.

Studies show that women and individuals from groups that are traditionally underrepresented are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements. If you're interested in this job but you don't meet all the criteria, apply anyway!

About the Company

At La Caisse, formerly CDPQ, we have invested for 60 years with a dual mandate: generate optimal long term returns for our 48 depositors, who represent over 6 million Quebecers, and contribute to Quebec's economic development. As a global investment group, we are active in the major financial markets, private equity, infrastructure, real estate and private credit. As at June 30, 2025, La Caisse's net assets totalled CAD 496 billion. Know more