Intern Corporate Development

Internship Corporate Development

Are you entrepreneurial, ambitious, and a true team player? Do you have an interest in Corporate Finance, Business Development, and Strategic Management, and are you eager to continuously challenge and develop yourself? Then join the Corporate Development team at FDI as an intern!

About the Company

FDI is a unique valorisation and investment platform that bridges world-class research and entrepreneurship. By combining cutting-edge technical expertise with strong entrepreneurial drive, FDI transforms breakthrough innovations in healthcare and technology into thriving companies that create impact and jobs in the Netherlands.

We support startups in valorising their ideas and help accelerate established companies by stimulating organic and acquisitive growth. Today, FDI consists of 8 innovative companies employing more than 300 people. Leading examples of our portfolio include AdJane, InnoGI, and Prime Vision.

Job Description

Our team consists of young and ambitious Corporate Finance professionals with diverse backgrounds, who take pride in driving the growth of our innovation platform. We support FDI portfolio companies in strategy development, investment decisions, financial modelling, and operational improvement projects.

From day one, you will be part of various project teams and take on as much responsibility as you can handle. Your tasks, among others, will include:

• Contributing to strategic plans and participating in strategic brainstorming sessions;
• Supporting the development of financial models and valuations (such as liquidity models, business cases, acquisition models, and valuation analyses);
• Preparing company profiles and information memoranda;
• Conducting market and sector research to support strategic and financial decision-making.

Requirements

• Master’s student or final-year Bachelor’s student (WO), preferably with a specialization in Finance, Accounting, or Economics;
• Strong academic results are an advantage;
• Excellent analytical skills;
• Ambitious, with a sense of responsibility;
• Strong communication skills, both internally and externally;
• Proficiency in Dutch and English, both written and spoken;
• Strong command of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

What does FDI offer you?

We distinguish ourselves by training interns to become fully-fledged Young Professionals. Throughout your internship, you will be involved in a variety of challenging projects. Your personal development opportunities are central, and we are committed to equipping you with specific knowledge and skills in the field of Corporate Development.

We consider an internship successful if, by the end of the period, you have developed yourself to such an extent that we can offer you a permanent position. For this reason, we see it as a shared interest to actively invest in your growth!