Corporate Development Associate

  • Full-time

Company Description

BlaBlaCar: the largest and fastest growing ridesharing company in the world

A successful and innovative start-up in a rapid global growth phase, our HQ are based in Paris and we have international teams in local offices in Madrid, Milan, Warsaw, Hamburg, Moscow, Kiev, Istanbul, Budapest, London and New Delhi. 

BlaBlaCar is creating an entirely new, people powered, transport network. With dedicated customer service, state of the art web and mobile platforms, and a highly engaged community of users. BlaBlaCar is making road travel fun, economical and more efficient. 

Being part of the BlaBlaCar team means:

  • you will have a positive social impact on the world, as we continue to make road travel smarter and more sustainable,
  • you will work in a fast-paced environment with a highly agile team of dynamic, highly-motivated and talented individuals,
  • you will join a global company, with a real international culture and vision; multi-lingual and highly mobile
  • you will be part of a supportive team that shares knowledge and empowers every single member to reach their full potential, and continue learning,
  • you will enter a high-growth structure which means that you will be constantly challenged and that your responsibilities will grow fast and change regularly.

Job Description

As a Corporate Development Associate you will join the newly created Corporate Development Team in Paris. The goal of the team is to scout for companies that could help BlaBlaCar grow faster, and manage M&A deals and integrations.

As such, the role requires:

  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills
  • Strong work ethic
  • Basic financial modelling skills
  • Good knowledge of the internet and start-ups ecosystem

Responsibilities

 1) Identify, assess and analyze strategic opportunities:

  • Building relationships with emerging and established companies of our ecosystem
  • Leading industry & competitive landscape analysis
2) Execute M&A transactions, including:
  • Deal negotiation and financial modeling
  • Coordinating due diligence across different teams (internal and external)
  • Managing operational integration of newly acquired companies to maximize their impact at BlaBlaCar

Qualifications

  • 2-3 years’ experience in Venture Capital, Corporate Development, M&A Advisory for start-ups or Private Equity (small cap)
  • Ability to connect with entrepreneurs, investors and company executives
  • Ability to operate with a high degree of sensitivity and confidentiality
  • Creative and strategic thinking
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Goal driven, welcoming accountability
  • Fluent in English (French and/or another language a plus)

Additional Information

  • Start: ASAP
  • ​​Contract : Long-term contract
  • Salary: According to profile and experience
  • Position: Based in Paris
Please apply with your complete application documents:

1/ Upload your CV
2/ Upload your cover letter 

Please apply in English and note that without these 2 elements (CV and cover letter), your application won't be reviewed by our hiring team.