Consulting & Analytics Strategy 4-6 month Internship - French Speaking at Visa

Paris, Ile-de-France, France -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Fluency In French, Data Analysis, Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Proactive Attitude, Interest In Technology, Interest In Payments Industry

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Company Description Fluency in French is required for this role. Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid. Make an impact with a purpose-driven industry leader. Join us today and experience Life at Visa. Job Description Visa Consulting and Analytics (VCA) teams are focused in helping key clients that include global banks and retailers and other merchants, as well as local FinTech’s and governments. Our goal is to help clients solve strategic payment challenges and identify opportunities by supporting in benchmarking, ideation, definition, implementation and monitoring of recommendations. Resulting in our clients receiving end-to-end support that help them achieve scale, competitive advantage, and speed to market in the digital age. Exemplary projects: How can a retail bank drive activation and usage of payment solutions (e.g., cards) in specific customer segments? How can an airline build and enhance its payment value proposition for consumers and/or small businesses? How can a credit card issuer use emerging technologies like open banking to acquire new customers? How can an acquirer or merchant better understand customer loyalty? VCA engages clients throughout Europe and is organised in teams within, UK & Ireland, South Europe, FBL, Nordics & Baltics, Central Eastern Europe, and Central Europe Day to day responsibilities of an Intern Consultant: Help drive business insights with data gathering and market trend analysis thanks to our superb data analytics powered by Visa data. Support the VCA team in the delivery of projects for Internal Visa projects and clients across various domains, from payments, digital, products to strategy. Develop, with assistance from your manager, VCA project deliverables (based in PowerPoint, excel, etc.) for assigned clients. Visa Paris' Gap Year Internship Programme: Our Paris Internship is 4-6 months long providing you the opportunity to experience all that Visa has to offer alongside completing challenging work, building your skillset, and networking with fellow interns and Visa employees. This 4-6 month Gap Year Internship will be starting in January or Spring 2026 Throughout the internship you will work on BAU work within your team, be given an end-to-end project to complete and take part in a variety of trainings to increase your learning. You will also get the opportunity to take part in a global social impact case challenge as well as hearing from senior leaders through our Visa Executive Speaker Series. The internship is just the beginning of what we hope will be a lasting career at Visa! If you are successful throughout your internship, you could even secure a graduate role with us when you finish university. By joining VCA as a Summer Intern you will: Work alongside an experienced and dynamic team, as well as top clients, expanding your knowledge in the payments sector and our consulting practices. Gain access to ad hoc training resources such as Buddy, Mentor, your own learning path, project coaching and more to accelerate your career plan, such as Visa University. Develop your management consulting skills in a market leader consulting organization, with top-notch practices Qualifications Visa Europe is home to a talented team of 15,000 individuals with unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Our campaign YOUniqueness, Accepted Everywhere is all about allowing our team to unleash the talent and potential that is uniquely their own. We’re looking for the next generation of change agents – dreamers and creatives - who are fascinated by new technology and want to be empowered to change the way business is done. Therefore, our requirements are few: Be in your penultimate year of university, including any further master's degrees or courses. Meaning your education will be complete in 2026. Full, permanent, right to work for the location you applying to. Visa will not provide sponsorship for this role. Fluent in both English and local language Interest in technology and the payments industry Desired Skills Strong communication skills – Oral and written fluency in local language and English is required. Curious mindset with an interest in solving problems alongside strong analytical and quantitative skills, driving insight from data analysis. Proactive attitude with experience of being a self-starter, a willingness to learn and to think creatively and identify new ways to innovate. Additional Information Work Authorization: Permanent Authorization to work in the U.K is a precondition of employment for this position. Visa will not sponsor applicants for work visas in connection with this position. Future sponsorship will not be considered. Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager. Travel Requirements: This position requires travel 5-10% of the time. Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers. Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law. Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.

Responsibilities

Intern Consultants will help drive business insights through data gathering and market trend analysis, supporting the VCA team in project delivery. They will develop project deliverables with assistance from their manager for assigned clients.