Strategy and M&A Intern, Deezer
6 months
Audio streaming platform
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Audio streaming platform
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
1001+ employees
Company mission
Connecting fans with artists and creating ways for people to live the music.
Role
Who you are
- You are currently in a final year or gap year (“césure”) at a top tier business or engineering school
- A first experience with a well-known international consulting firm or in corporate finance (investment banking, private equity) would be highly appreciated
- You have strong analytical skills with excellent research and problem-solving abilities
- Able to work in a fast paced, collaborative and international environment
- You have excellent written and oral communication skills, both in English and in French
- You are attracted by the tech / start-up environment and a passion for the music and entertainment industry is a plus
- Proficiency in Powerpoint and Excel
- If you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications outlined above, tell us why you’d still be a great fit for this role in your application!
What the job involves
- This is a 6-month internship starting in January 2026
- We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical intern to join our Strategy and M&A team under the guidance of Deezer’s Chief Strategy Officer
- As an intern, you will have the unique opportunity to work closely with a team composed of 3 people coming from diverse backgrounds, including consulting and M&A, gaining hands-on experience in the dynamic and rapidly evolving music streaming industry
- This role offers exposure to critical strategic initiatives and the chance to contribute to the company's growth
- Market Research: Conduct in-depth market research and analysis to identify trends, competitive landscape, and emerging opportunities in the music streaming and entertainment industry
- Strategic Planning: Collaborate with the team to develop and refine corporate strategies, including market entry, growth, and expansion plans
- Presentations: Prepare and contribute to presentations for senior leadership, summarising findings, recommendations, and insights
- Due Diligence: Assist in conducting due diligence on potential M&A targets, including financial analysis, market positioning, and risk assessment
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with teams across the organization, including finance, legal, and product, to support the execution of strategic initiatives
Our take
Deezer is a global music-streaming platform built to help people connect with the music they love. Listeners can explore millions of tracks, discover new artists, and enjoy features like Flow, curated playlists, and interactive tools such as Music Quiz and Shaker.
The company operates in a crowded market dominated by giants like SPotify and Apple Music, but it's leaning into personalisation to stand out. Its latest update lets users customise themes, colors, icons and layouts, and gives instant access to their favourite artists, playlists and podcasts through the new Quick Access feature. So, with this approach, it wants to make the app feel more personal in the hopes of appealing to listeners looking for something a bit more tailored.
AI-generated music is another major factor shaping Deezer's direction (and it's a complicated one). Around 50,000 fully AI tracks are uploaded daily, and while many users may be curious, most want them clearly labelled and worry about their impact on real artists. Deezer already detects and labels AI content and keeps it out of recommendations and fraudulent payouts. If it can continue to handle this transparently, AI could become a trust-building advantage rather than a threat for the company.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
11% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
Aug 2018
$186.8m
LATE VC
Jan 2016
$116.8m
SERIES E
Total funding: $551.8m
Company HQ
Saint-Georges, Paris, France
Leadership
Alexis Lanternier
(CEO)Previously co-founded Essor where they served as the President for nearly 4 years. Prior to that, they were an EVP of eCommerce at Walmart Canada.
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