IMPROVED is the premier Technology & Infrastructure investment banking boutique specialised in the global mid-market Transport and Energy sectors, with offices in Amsterdam and London.

IMPROVED’s cross-border deal-making capabilities have seen the company execute transactions in 20+ countries across Europe, the US and Asia, with ~90% of its transactions being cross-border. The team comprises 20+ corporate finance and M&A professionals and is complemented by a team of industry experts with executive and board-level experience in businesses across the Transport and Energy sectors.

Our mission is to empower the pioneers who are changing the world with Transport and Energy innovations through delivering creative, entrepreneurial and tailored advisory services.

The team has advised entrepreneurs and industry leaders on landmark deals, including the merger agreement between, and NYSE listing of, Wallbox and Kensington II; the sale of ubitricity to Shell; the sale of United Wardrobe to Vinted; the sale of Viggo to Bolt; the sale of One Fit to Urban Sport Club; and the sale of Heliox to Siemens.

IMPROVED is expanding rapidly and is always on the hunt for the team's next, entrepreneurial, talented addition to join us. We have a highly collaborative culture, where we advance our clients’ interests through creative, entrepreneurial and out-of-the-box strategies. Our core values drive us:

• Deal Mentality
• Speed & Sharpness
• Integrity
• Teamwork & Coaching
• Quality & Creativity

Our organisation consists of a young and dynamic team, partnered with seasoned industry experts with an extensive track record in and outside corporate finance. As a result, there is a vast opportunity to learn on the job and gain unrivalled experience across our core sectors of Transport and Energy.

Requirements

For this position, we are looking for a master's student in finance, economics, (technical) business, econometrics or another financial-based beta study, who is available for a period of five to six months, with;

• A strong passion for and interest in Transport and Energy sectors, and a curious, communicative attitude.
• A highly analytical, team-playing mindset while being sincere, persistent, proactive and stress-resistant with no 9-to-5 mentality.
• Excellent numerical reasoning skills and a clear understanding of how data drives strategy and execution.
• English fluency (Dutch preferred but not mandatory) and the ability to accelerate when called upon by our clients and wider team.

Benefits

As an Intern at IMPROVED you will enjoy the following benefits:

• You will be treated as a full-time member of the team, where you will work closely with our expert dealmakers, partners and senior advisors;
• You will get a high level of responsibility, and you will be closely involved in our day-to-day processes. Your tasks will include developing pitch documents, investment memoranda, market analyses, and financial analyses;
• You will be paired with a dedicated buddy and receive regular monthly evaluations to support your development;
• You will have the opportunity to participate in monthly team outings, team-building activities, and half-yearly dinners;
• You will benefit from a structured onboarding program, including comprehensive training to ensure a smooth integration into the M&A world.

If you are interested in this internship, please apply by submitting your CV and motivation letter trough our website or contact Emma van Harten for more information at vanharten@improvedcf.com. We look forward to hearing from you!