Strategic Operations - Corporate Development Associate

Description:

• At Mistral AI, our mission is to make AI ubiquitous and open.
• We are passionate about bridging the gap between technology and businesses of all sizes.
• We are a leading innovator in the field of open-source large language models.
• Our advanced LLM solutions can be seamlessly deployed on any cloud, allowing for optimized integration and robust performance.
• Developers are using our API via la Plateforme to build incredible AI-first applications powered by our models that can understand and generate natural language text and code.
• We are multilingual at our core.
• We released le Chat, as a demonstrator of our models.
• We are a tight-knit, nimble team dedicated to bringing our cutting-edge AI technology to the world.
• Our teams are distributed between France, UK and USA.
• We are creative, low-ego, team-spirited, and have been passionate about AI for years.
• We hire people who thrive in competitive environments, because they find them more fun to work in.
• We hire passionate women and men from all over the world.
• The Strategic Operations & Corporate Development Associate will play a crucial role in Mistral AI’s scale, ensuring our strategic initiatives are effectively executed and aligned with our company’s vision, mission, and values.

Requirements:

• A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, Operations, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in M&A, Venture Capital or a related field, with a focus on technology, AI, or a related industry. Proven track record of developing and executing successful M&A deals.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to craft strategic recommendations based on data insights.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong business acumen, with the ability to see the big picture and understand how different elements of a business / market / industry interact and influence each other
• Strong Tech savviness, with the ability to understand Engineering matters (roles, jobs, ecosystems, organisations, tech stacks, etc)
• A self-starter who is result-oriented, resourceful, innovative, autonomous, intellectually curious, and who takes initiative and risks.
• Fluent in English

Benefits:

• 💰 Competitive cash salary and equity
• 🥕 Daily lunch vouchers : Swile meal vouchers with 10,83€ per worked day, incl 60% offered by company
• 🥎 Sport : Enjoy discounted access to gyms and fitness studios through our Wellpass partnership
• 🚴 Transportation : Monthly contribution to a mobility pass via Betterway
• 🧑‍⚕️ Health : Full health insurance for you and your family
• 🍼 Parental : Generous parental leave policy
• 🌎 Visa sponsorship
• 🤝 Coaching: we offer BetterUp coaching on a voluntary basis