Strategy and sustainability consultant - Internship H/F
Strategy and sustainability consultant - Internship H/F
Weastem is a finance & strategy firm operating at the intersection of finance and sustainability for the New Climate Era. We support financial institutions, asset managers, private equity firms, and corporates across Europe in navigating systemic risks, climate disruption, and emerging sustainability mandates. Founded in 2025 in Paris, we are a growing ecosystem of 20+ professionals dedicated to shifting finance from a lever of extraction to a force of transformation rooted in long‑term value, resilience and responsibility.
About Weastem
Our ambition is clear: help shift the economy from an extractive model to a regenerative one by positioning finance as a strategic accelerator of that transition. This translates into developing strategies that move beyond compliance, cultivating systemic thinking, and training the next generation of finance professionals.
Weastem is expanding ? and we are currently seeking our next intern, ready to play a key role in delivering and shaping missions that matter.
Your mission
As a Strategy & Sustainability consultant, you will be an integral part of our consulting teams, contributing to client engagements under the guidance of experienced consultants and managers. You will gain firsthand exposure to how finance, strategy and sustainability intersect through real client work.
- Contribute to client engagements under the supervision of consultants and managers
- Conduct research on ESG regulations, climate and biodiversity dynamics, and market trends
- Support the preparation of client deliverables such as benchmarks, analyses, interview guides and presentations
- Assist in structuring methodologies for sustainability assessments and impact measurement
- Participate in internal knowledge development and knowledge‑sharing initiatives
- Contribute to the internal development of the team, such as organising events or implementing new tools
Core types of missions you might support
- Strategic ESG / sustainability due diligence
- Portfolio risk & resilience analysis (climate, biodiversity, social dynamics)
- Design of adaptation, climate, and regenerative finance strategies
- Transformation roadmaps for financial and non‑financial institutions
- Development of investment methodologies that embed sustainability into value creation
- Direct support to portfolio companies through GHG emissions assessments, risk analyses, training and other customised missions
What we look for
We are looking for students or recent graduates with intellectual curiosity, strategic thinking and a desire to contribute to meaningful work. You are:
- Student or recent graduate with a background or clear interest in finance, economics, strategy, or sustainability
- Curiosity, analytical rigor, research skills and the ability to synthesize complex information
- A quick learner who enjoys problem‑solving and teamwork
- Passionate about sustainability
- Motivated to explore the role finance can play in shaping a sustainable, regenerative economy
- Willing to engage not just in project work, but also in building Weastem’s collective knowledge and internal culture
- Communicates clearly in English and ideally French (advanced level necessary); other European languages are a plus
What you'll find at Weastem
- A collective working environment where every voice matters, combining a core team and independent partners into a living ecosystem
- A structured and supportive onboarding and mentoring process
- Exposure to intellectually rich, cross‑sector challenges that require thoughtful rigor and courage to act
- Support for learning, growth and inquiry: regular internal reflections, training, mentorship
- A values‑driven culture anchored in collaboration, integrity, courage and systems thinking
- A central Paris office in the 9th arrondisement
- A paid internship (1800?/month), with access to all team activities and shared resources
Recruitment process
- Pre‑screening call to learn more about you and your availabilities
- Three interview rounds with senior consultants or managers
- A case study on sustainable finance / strategic thinking to assess your thinking, structure and motivation